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Zhu Rongji, former Premier of China and architect of the bold economic reforms that propelled the country to global power status, passed away on Wednesday in Beijing at the age of 97. His death marks the end of an era of economic optimism for many in China who witnessed the nation's revolutionary transformation.

Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi with 145 people on board, experienced a frightening incident at cruising altitude. According to the aviation magazine One Mile at a Time, the aircraft suddenly lost 300 feet of altitude, exceeding its structural load limit. Because the seatbelt sign was not illuminated, 13 passengers and four crew members sustained injuries due to severe...

The Northern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against three residents of Kfar Misr, aged 26, 41, and 30, on suspicion of operating as a smuggling cell and transferring approximately 50 kg of hashish across the border into Jordan. The indictment was filed following a joint investigation by the Northern District Central Unit and the Shin Bet, and charges them with violating state...

A dream vacation in Mexico could end in the emergency room: UK health authorities are warning of a sharp rise in cases of infection with the Cyclospora parasite among tourists who have returned from the country. The parasite, which is transmitted through contaminated food or water, causes an acute intestinal infection accompanied by particularly severe symptoms. According to the latest data, in...

A senior Iranian source told Reuters today, Wednesday, that at this stage there are no contacts between Tehran and Washington regarding the extension of the ceasefire. The source claimed that the United States "violated the interim agreement just 48 hours after it was reached and subsequently withdrew from it within a few days."

A tweet by PR specialist Rany Rahav is causing confusion online after it appeared he completely missed a cynical joke by a user regarding the memorial to former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin – and responded to it, it seems, as if it were an act of vandalism committed by an unknown person.

Sarah Hartwell, a British Amazon customer, was stunned to discover that her account had been hacked and 26 different orders had been placed without her knowledge, totaling 1,418 pounds. It turned out that scammers were using compromised accounts to fulfill orders placed through their shops on TikTok Shop.

After revealing on Tuesday that she prays every day, actress Maya Wertheimer found herself at the center of an online storm. The matter arose after a follower asked if she believes in the Creator, to which she replied: "I believe with all my heart." The post drew criticism from left-wing activist Maggi Otzari, who suggested that if she prays, "then let your husband go run for mayor of Bnei Brak."

A senior Iranian official clarified today, Wednesday, ahead of the expiration of the 60-day ceasefire set in the memorandum of understanding, that no discussions are being held with the United States regarding its extension. The official, speaking to Reuters, placed the responsibility for the deadlock on Washington, claiming that the US violated previous agreements.

Can a lung transplant, a procedure that for years was hardly considered an option for patients with advanced lung cancer, become a treatment for a specific group of patients? A study published in the medical journal JAMA presents exceptional preliminary results among patients with stage 4 NSCLC lung cancer, whose disease was limited to the lungs and did not respond to medical treatment.

The Likud party announced on Wednesday that ahead of the upcoming election cycle, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Knesset member Avichai Boaron as the director of the movement's field headquarters. In his new role, Boaron will join the campaign management team and will be directly responsible for all field activities until election day.

The New York City Council has opened a new front against prediction markets, as Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent investigative letters to four companies operating in the field: Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. The companies were required to answer questions regarding how they market their services and the extent of their compliance with consumer protection laws.

Swedish AI startup Lovable has completed a $400 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $13.3 billion. This marks a significant increase from the $6.6 billion valuation recorded in December of last year.

Mount Ebal is the kind of site where one verse can turn into an archaeological question spanning decades. According to the Book of Joshua, after entering the Land of Israel, Joshua builds an altar on Mount Ebal. The event is presented as part of a significant change: a people who lived for forty years as nomads are now required to become a society of permanent settlements, families, agriculture...

A viral TikTok video has sparked a debate over tipping culture: a couple claimed prices at Shake Shack increased after they chose not to tip. The company insists the incident was caused by a technical glitch.

SanDisk, a giant in data storage and flash memory solutions, is experiencing an extraordinary boom in the era of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Since returning to the market as an independent public company in February 2025, the company's stock has surged by more than 3,400%, with a rise of over 400% since the beginning of 2026 alone. Now, enjoying an exceptionally strong cash flow, the...

The daily flood of messages often leads to forgotten tasks and time-consuming searches for files. The iOS 27 update introduces AI-powered tools that help organize tasks and simplify content management directly within the Messages app.

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories published on Wednesday on the unit's Arabic Facebook page an unusual message regarding the Yellow Line: "It is strictly forbidden to approach the Yellow Line deployed along the Strip in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."

Behad party chairman Naftali Bennett toughened his stance today, Wednesday, regarding Haredi conscription, citing comments by Yoram Cohen of Gadi Eisenkot's party. Bennett clarified that he would not accept any frameworks that include broad exemptions from service.

Hostage survivor Rom Breslavsky speaks out against the Mako website after the site's accounts posted a video of Tania Lauren in which she attacked his remarks following the storm surrounding a wedding ceremony. Breslavsky, who felt deeply hurt by the publication, personally contacted one of the site's editors and claimed that Mako systematically publishes negative headlines about him.

Leading Wall Street indices closed slightly lower on Tuesday as investors remain cautious ahead of July's inflation data. Despite market tension, the current earnings season continues to show strong results, driven by significant investments in artificial intelligence.

The Ministry of Health ordered today (Wednesday) the immediate closure of the "Oshi Oshi" restaurant at 10 Prof. Shechtman Street in Hadera, following a series of sanitary deficiencies found during inspections. Hadera District Physician, Dr. Marwa Matanes, determined that the continued operation of the business poses a danger to public health.

CoreWeave shares jumped 8% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the AI infrastructure provider reported revenue that beat Wall Street analyst forecasts. Quarterly revenue reached $2.58 billion, a 112% increase year-over-year, highlighting strong demand for generative AI hardware.

For the first time since the October 7 massacre, Zikim Beach is fully open to the public for the current bathing season. After being severely damaged during the Hamas attack, the site underwent extensive rehabilitation and is now welcoming visitors once again.

The tax on sugary drinks was canceled over three years ago, but a new Tax Authority study reveals that part of the price hike remains in effect. The data is particularly notable for products from the Central Bottling Company, including Coca-Cola, Fuze Tea, and Prigat.

New details have emerged regarding the Iranian threat against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Turkey. According to a New York Times report, US intelligence discovered that Iranian elements had precise information about the president's whereabouts in Ankara, and a person armed with a shoulder-fired missile was spotted in the vicinity of the NATO summit.

The storm surrounding the change in childhood vaccination policy in the United States has reached the World Health Organization. Following the executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, the organization defended the way vaccination schedules are determined and emphasized that existing recommendations are based on more than six decades of scientific research.

Knesset member Gilad Kariv of the Democrats party harshly criticized social activist Shefi Paz today (Wednesday) following an AI-generated video she published against illegal migrants in south Tel Aviv. Kariv suggested the video might be linked to her desire to join the Otzma Yehudit party, though he provided no evidence of political negotiations.

Iran's demand to impose a transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz is causing deep concern in global markets. Analysts estimate that a fee of 5% to 7% per barrel of oil could generate $18–$25 billion annually for the regime, leading to a global increase in energy prices.

Minister David Amsalem met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss pressing national issues. The meeting took an unexpected turn when the Prime Minister's staff surprised Amsalem with a birthday celebration.

Antisemitism in Europe is breaking new records, this time on the football pitch. Alex Heditagi, an Iranian-Canadian businessman and owner of the Pogoń Szczecin club, published an unbridled incitement monologue on the social network X ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv's match against Katowice.

Hostage survivor Bar Kupershtein and his partner celebrated their housewarming this Tuesday. In a moving Instagram video, the couple was seen affixing a mezuzah, with Kupershtein reciting the "Shehecheyanu" blessing. His call for help in furnishing the new apartment was met with an overwhelming response from the public.

Two weeks of traffic disruptions are expected in the area of the Keren Kayemet bridge in Tel Aviv-Yafo: starting from this coming Saturday night (15.8), maintenance, restoration, and safety works will begin on the bridge, during which traffic lanes will be blocked intermittently in both directions.

The campaign against Iran is being conducted in the shadow of a significant American consideration: how far is President Donald Trump willing to go to weaken the regime in Tehran, and what political price is he willing to pay for it. Uzi Dayan, former Deputy Chief of Staff and former Deputy Head of the National Security Council, believes that at the current stage, the United States is not aiming...

Tech giant Google announced that its artificial intelligence application, Gemini, has crossed the mark of one billion monthly active users. This achievement comes less than a month after the company's latest financial reports indicated 950 million monthly users. With this, Google joins its major competitor, OpenAI.

The IDF Spokesperson announced that almost 78 years after he fell during an escape attempt from the Karaolos detention camp in Cyprus, the burial site of Shlomo Haimson has been located. Following an extensive investigation by the IDF's Missing Persons Unit and partner agencies, it was determined that Haimson was buried in grave number 11 in the Ma'apilim plot at the Haifa cemetery.

Users of the paid ChatGPT plan recently discovered a new button offering to reset their weekly usage quota for 8 dollars. The new option, which was not officially announced, appeared for subscribers who reached their usage limit. The company confirmed they are testing ways to allow users to purchase additional usage to make products more accessible.

The Supreme Court has rejected Likud's request, ruling that the hearing on the appeal regarding the ban on MKs running in districts will proceed as scheduled on Thursday at 09:00 and will not be moved up.

Former judoka Oren Smadja, an Olympic bronze medalist and former head coach of the Israeli men's judo team, announced on Wednesday that he is joining the "Ha-Achdut" ("Unity") party, led by Gilad Erdan.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile overnight from the east of the country toward the sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the missile fell into the sea and caused no damage. The launch comes against the backdrop of rising tensions in the region, days before the start of joint military exercises by the USA and South Korea.