Economy
Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll
The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February.
Israel needs new leadership: Could covenantal politics be the answer? - opinion
Jobs, not just policing, are key to fighting crime in Israel’s Arab society - opinion
Indian rice exports climb 5% in first half of 2026 as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
By the centenary year, if the plan succeeds, Saudi Arabia will no longer be dependent on oil revenues, transforming instead into a modern, liberalized, thriving society
Iran war risks becoming America’s next Vietnam - opinion
Four months into the Iran campaign, the US risks repeating Vietnam by relying on gradual pressure over decisive victory.
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Western funding from the EU and World Bank has kept the Palestinian Authority afloat as Israeli tax transfers fell, while Arab states provided only a small share of the aid.
AI layoffs mount across Israeli tech companies amid software sector bloodbath
The development of AI in recent years has led to situations where human work is replaced by AI, or AI can do the same job faster or at a lower cost
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.
Lack of experience, mistakes cost private home builders billions in unnecessary expenses
Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.
Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows
Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.
Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts
Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.
The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion
Fluctuations in the price of oil between periods of negotiation have also declined, and bouts of violence have leveled. The routinization of war is working in favor of the Trump administration.