Defense Ministry completes rollout of thousands of 'Arad' rifles to border villages

8 января 2026 в 15:18

The Arad rifle, distributed by the Defense Ministery and the IDF, to rapid response teams across Israel, January 8, 2026. (photo credit: Israel Weapon Industries (IWI))

Further, the ministry stated that the completion of the initiative will "create a standardized, Israeli-manufactured defense system for rapid response teams."

Shin Bet arrests 15-year-old from northern Israel over alleged ISIS ties, planning terror attack

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8 января 2026 в 15:52

A shirt bearing ISIS insignia, found on a terrorist who attempted to carry out a terror attack in Qalandiya, the West Bank, December 7, 2024. (photo credit: Police Spokesperson )

Arrancó Festival Longina canta a Corona en el centro de Cuba

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8 января 2026 в 14:41

Imagen principal:

El encuentro de Trovadores Longina canta a Corona se inició hoy aquí con la esperada asistencia de Silvio Rodríguez y Amauri Pérez quienes se incorporarán al evento en esta ciudad al centro de Cuba.

Este certamen que honra en su XXX edición al legendario guitarrista y compositor Manuel Corona Raimundo (Caibarién 17 de junio de 1880- La Habana, 9 de enero de 1950) se extenderá hasta el once de enero con esta ciudad central de Cuba como sede principal.

Ghana's ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities

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editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

8 января 2026 в 13:34

Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.

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State cannot continue funding haredi schools that fail to meet legal standards - A-G

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 15:04

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025. (photo credit: FLASH90)

In the opinion sent to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, the Attorney-General’s Office stated that the continued funding of institutions that do not meet statutory obligations “cannot persist.”

US could maintain oversight of Venezuela 'much longer' than a year, Trump tells NYT

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 14:12

US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE/FILE PHOTO)

"We will rebuild it in a very profitable way," Trump said of Venezuela, adding, "we're going to be using oil, and we're going to be taking oil."

Rocket launched by terrorists in Gaza misfires, crashes near hospital inside Strip

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 14:58

IDF graphic showing the trajectory of the rocket that landed short in Gaza on January 8, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON

The military noted that it detected the launch coming from Gaza City and that it quickly responded by striking the source of the fire.

Will the government be forced to halt earmarked funds for haredi education?

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 13:41

Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on a petition against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer funds to Ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)

The case is being heard amid intensified political and legal scrutiny of the haredi community’s status, particularly with regard to military service.

Bank Hapoalim completes $2 billion overseas bond sale in largest such offering by an Israeli bank

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 13:17

A woman takes out money from a Bank HaPoalim ATM machiine in Tel Aviv on March 25, 2025 (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

The issuance was led by international underwriters Citi, JPMorgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Goldman Sachs, the bank said.

Israel's Mobileye buys CEO Shashua's Mentee Robotics for $900 million

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 12:24

Mobileye has agreed to acquire Mentee Robotics, a robotics startup also founded by Amnon Shashua (photo credit: MOBILEYE)

Mobileye has $1.7 billion in cash, so even after the transaction it will hold over $1 billion in cash

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

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editorial@africanews.com

8 января 2026 в 12:29

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

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Greenlanders voice concern as US renews push to acquire Arctic island

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editorial@africanews.com

8 января 2026 в 12:10

The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeover

French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

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editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

8 января 2026 в 11:47

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

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editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

8 января 2026 в 10:52

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

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editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

8 января 2026 в 10:49

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Lebanese army claims control south of Litani outside IDF-held areas, omits mention of Hezbollah

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 13:00

Lebanese army soldiers inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Tair Felsay near Litani river, early on November 13, 2025. (photo credit: MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images)

The statement reaffirmed the army’s commitment to being the sole actor responsible for maintaining security in Lebanon, with an emphasis on the area south of the Litani River

Crown Prince Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns regime may cut internet

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 12:58

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addresses the National Cooperation Convention in Munich, July 26, 2025. (photo credit: PRP/Flickr)

Internet shutdowns by the regime often signal the beginning of harsher crackdowns in Iranian protests.

Iran police officer killed as protests over cost of living enter 12th day

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editorial@africanews.com

8 января 2026 в 10:03

President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.

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Australian PM announces Royal Commission into antisemitism after weeks of resistance

JPost Israel

8 января 2026 в 11:45

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a press conference at NSW Police headquarters, following a deadly shooting incident during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/HOLLIE ADAMS)

The commission will explore the key factors driving antisemitism in Australia, recommendations for law enforcement on antisemitism, for social cohesion, and the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

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