
Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands take to streets to protest dismissal.
Mon Mar 27 2023

Israeli PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win
Netanyahu's victory is set to end an unprecedented stalemate in Israel after five elections in less than four years.
Fri Nov 04 2022

Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds
The opening of the border crossings allowed fuel trucks in to supply Gaza's only power plant and increase the availability of electricity.
Tue Aug 09 2022

In 1st speech, Israeli interim PM warns Iran, extends hands to Palestinians
In his first televised speech as Israeli interim prime minister, Yair Lapid on Saturday reached out to Palestinians and warned Iran.
Sun Jul 03 2022

With Israel's Knesset set to dissolve, PM Bennett says he will not seek re-election
Bennett announced he would not run in the upcoming election but would retain his position as alternate prime minister.
Thu Jun 30 2022

From heart-throb to the hot seat: Lapid to become Israeli PM
Next week, Yair Lapid will take over from Naftali Bennett as PM when lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament and pave the way for election.
Tue Jun 21 2022

One year in, Israel's "salvation government" hangs by a thread
Netanyahu vows to make a comeback despite his legal troubles.
Mon Jun 13 2022

Israel says there is no change to status-quo at Jerusalem mosque compound
Israel said it was enforcing a long-standing ban on Jewish prayer at the compound of Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.
Fri Apr 22 2022

Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel's new leader?
Bennett has long positioned himself to the right of Netanyahu. But he will be severely constrained by his unwieldy coalition.
Mon Jun 14 2021

Israeli opposition announces new government, set to unseat Netanyahu
Israel's opposition announces an agreement with a coalition of diverse political allies to form a new government.
Thu Jun 03 2021

Netanyahu's grip on power loosens as rival moves to unseat him
A Bennett-Lapid agreement had already been reported to be close when violence broke out between Israel and Gaza.
Mon May 31 2021

Tough choices for Israel PM after Pyrrhic victory
Benjamin Netanyahu's Pyrrhic election victory and the shock strength of Yair Lapid's centrist Yesh Atid mean tough choices for Israel's premier.
Wed Jan 23 2013

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025