7+ hour, 59+ min ago (375+ words) That framing is too small for the truth. It shuts down empathy, flattens complexity and forces us into positions that do not honor the full human reality before us. The grief on both sides is immeasurable. I refuse to rank one people's anguish above another's or participate in a moral calculus that diminishes anyone's suffering. My Jewish tradition teaches that "one must strive to be human in the face of inhumanity." It insists that "no one's blood is redder than another's." These are not abstractions. They are moral demands, reminding us that the sanctity of life does not stop at a border, a checkpoint or because of a narrative. Two of the most important Jewish philosophers of the 20th century, Emmanuel Levinas and Martin Buber, warned us about this type of collapse of moral vision. Levinas taught that the face of…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago (42+ words) Pope Leo leaves Turkey on Sunday for Beirut, Lebanon, a city that has seen little of that peace in recent months. Pope Leo leaves Turkey on Sunday for Beirut, Lebanon, a city that has seen little of that peace in recent months....

18+ hour, 46+ min ago (85+ words) In Kikar Basel, Daddy has opened " a daily deli that connects home-style traditional food with modern twists. We went out to taste and came back with bags full and even more longing for real food. The surprise of the week: The new Tel Aviv deli you should know In Kikar Basel, Daddy has opened " a daily deli that connects home-style traditional food with modern twists. We went out to taste and came back with bags full and even more longing for real food....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (320+ words) HUMAIN announced a global partnership with Adobe at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum to develop culturally relevant generative AI models and AI-powered applications for the Middle Eastern market. This collaboration combines local AI expertise with Adobe's creative technologies, aiming to deliver authentic Arabic content and enhance Adobe's regional integration through advanced data center use and product synergies. We'll explore how Adobe's expanded AI infrastructure in partnership with HUMAIN may influence its investment narrative and regional growth outlook. Rare earth metals are an input to most high-tech devices, military and defence systems and electric vehicles. The global race is on to secure supply of these critical minerals. Beat the pack to uncover the 35 best rare earth metal stocks of the very few that mine this essential strategic resource. Among Adobe's recent announcements, the November upgrades to Firefly stand out in relation to…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (563+ words) The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade command team cases the colors for the last time during an inactivation ceremony Nov. 26, 2025, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 2nd SFAB's mission included advising and assisting African allies and partners. (Alison Strout/U.S. Army) An Army brigade that specializes in training foreign troops was inactivated this week in connection with the service's broader transformation plans, which have implications for how it partners with militaries worldwide. The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, which focused primarily on training counterparts in the Middle East and Africa, ended its mission Wednesday during a ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Security Force Assistance Command said in a statement. Activated in 2018 and most recently under U.S. Africa Command, the unit carried out its first overseas mission in Afghanistan in 2019, the command said. The unit's end is likely a harbinger of more changes to come for the SFAB command…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (389+ words) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach pins the Silver Star Medal on Lt. Col. William Parks during a ceremony honoring his valor in combat on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (Stuart Bright/U.S. Air Force) Air Force Lt. Col. William Parks received the Silver Star Medal on Wednesday for his efforts as commander of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron operating in the Middle East this year. "It's a rare day when someone earns a Silver Star, with less than 100 being earned during the Air Force era," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach during the ceremony at the Pentagon, according to a service news release. The medal, the nation's third highest for valor, is bestowed by all branches upon those who acted gallantly during U.S. military operations against a foreign force, or who served with friendly…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (613+ words) Pope Leo will meet in Turkey on Friday with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, and is expected to urge unity among denominations divided for centuries during his first overseas trip as leader of the global Catholic Church. The first U.S. pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early Church council, held in modern Turkey. It produced the Nicene Creed, still used by most of the world's 2.6 billion Christians today. Friday's ceremony is the central impetus for Leo's four-day visit to mainly Muslim Turkey, where he is being closely watched as he makes his first speeches overseas and interacts for the first time with people outside largely Catholic Italy. Leo, a relative unknown on the world stage before becoming pope in May, arrived in Turkey on Thursday. In his first overseas speech, he lamented that the…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (117+ words) The iCAUR V27 is equipped with Golden REEV, a hybrid system that runs efficiently and distributes power intelligently. The electric motor drives the wheels, while the engine generates electricity when ... iCAUR V27 Lands in the Middle East with Golden REEV, Bringing A New Off-road Experience The iCAUR V27 has completed technical adaptations and optimizations for the Middle East and is set to launch soon. Users will be able to experience the Golden REEV's smooth and quiet performance on city roads, as well as its powerful and reliable off-road capability in the desert. Discover the BORN TO PLAY spirit and get ready for a new form of rugged off-road adventure with the iCAUR V27!...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (644+ words) Pope Leo meeting bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and pastoral workers at Istanbul's Holy Spirit Cathedral on Nov 28. Published'Nov 28, 2025, 02:58 PM Updated'Nov 28, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTANBUL " Pope Leo will meet Christian leaders from across the Middle East in Turkey on Nov 28, and is expected to urge unity among denominations divided for centuries during his first overseas trip as leader of the global Catholic Church. The first US Pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early church council, held in modern Turkey. It produced the Nicene Creed, still used by most of the world's 2.6 billion Christians today. The ceremony on Nov 28 is the central impetus for Pope Leo's four-day visit to mainly Muslim Turkey, where he is being closely watched as he makes his first speeches overseas and interacts for the first time with people outside largely Catholic Italy....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (372+ words) The combined countries of Africa and the Middle East last scored an Oscar nomination five'years ago, but have produced at least one film this year considered a hot favourite. Screen'celebrates the regions" current buzz status' Source: Venice Film Festival "The Voice Of Hind Rajab" Mati Diop"s Senegalese documentary Dahomey was the only African title to make last year"s 15-film Oscar shortlist. No Black director has ever won the Academy"s international award, while African countries have won on only three occasions, most recently in 2006 with South Africa"s Tsotsi. Uganda makes only its second entry to the award with Hassan Mageye"s Kimote, following Morris Mugisha"s 2023 submission Tembele. With dialogue in the Luganda language spoken by more than 5 million people in Uganda, Kimote sees a young craftsman deny his father"s wishes to abandon their ancestral trade,…...