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Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b

The American payments giant is acquiring the Israeli AI firm, which protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide from financial fraud.

Gadi Mazor, BioCatch CEO
General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets

A woman using a laptop to shop online

AI-driven search surges: Consumers shift to buying in chat

Detail view of US Vice President JD Vance motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival on April 11, 2026 at Islamabad, Pakistan; Illustrative.

Pakistan aims to double US trade to $20 billion in five years


Tower jumps on $1.3b silicon photonics contracts

The Israeli chipmaker reported first quarter revenue of $414 million, up 15% from the corresponding quarter of 2025

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

Business debt consolidation loans: Features and benefits

“Consolidation can create a healthier financial foundation.”

How governments are becoming major market players

“Governments are getting directly involved, choosing which industries to support, steering investments, and using trade policy as a tool.”

Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade

Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.

US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.

'It started on October 7': How war reshaped Israel's defense-tech boom

From battlefield needs to global strategy, defense tech is accelerating, with Israel emerging at the center of a rapidly evolving sector

Against the backdrop of geopolitical instability and a booming defense ecosystem, Alon Lifshitz co-founded Aurelius Capital, one of the new players rising in a transformed landscape.

Inside Inspiraction, the Jerusalem incubator helping young Israelis turn ideas into start-ups

Jerusalem incubator connects young entrepreneurs with investors to refine early concepts.

Liam Ratner inspires builders at an Inspiraction event.

Real estate giant invests $200 million into Miami’s high-tech hub: What’s Flow Wynwood?

The Flow Wynwood project will raise the current $200 million valuation of the complex over the $300 million line, Flow said, citing market sources' estimates.

Renderings of the new Flow Wyndwood project.

Report: Smartphone giants OnePlus and Realme are merging

After months of rumors about scaling down operations, reports in China reveal that smartphone brands OnePlus and Realme will join forces under a shared product center.

OnePlus 13

Almost half of operational decisions will be done by AI in 2030, IBM reveals - poll

CEOs expect AI to handle 48% of operational decisions autonomously, primarily in areas with clear, established rules and procedures.

AI and computing, illustrative image.

The systems architect: Omer Menashe, Israeli-born innovator reshaping American venture building

“Omer Menashe builds AI-driven systems that streamline inefficient U.S. industries, especially construction, through scalable financial infrastructure.”