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Daily Briefing May 14: Day 221 – Why a 43-year-old rabbi joined the IDF after Oct. 7

For Independence Day, we speak with American immigrant Rabbi Avi Poupko who, 25 years after he came to Israel to study at the Mir Yeshiva, picked...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, tens of thousands mark Independence Day with hope for freedom

Organizers say 100,000 joined families of some of the captives, gathering under the slogan ‘Our hope is not yet lost’

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

US outraged at Israeli protesters’ assault on aid convoy: ‘Utterly unacceptable’

Two trucks set on fire in West Bank after demonstrators block supply vehicles heading to Gaza, dump contents into road; German envoy calls attack...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israeli tanks move deeper into Rafah, Palestinians say, as 450,000 flee

IDF says it’s looking into UN car hit in ‘active combat zone’; army says gun battles continuing in Rafah and north Gaza, dozens of gunmen killed

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

As Israel turns 76, little to celebrate… except resilience and a unique history

Israel has never had the luxury of taking its survival for granted, as Oct. 7 proved again. And yet, through millennia, it is always those who try...

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The Times of Israel

David Horovitz

BBC rejects UK foreign secretary’s call to label Hamas a terrorist group

Spokesperson say ‘long-standing position’ on matter is clear, with broadcaster generally avoiding use of the word in global reporting unless...

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The Times of Israel

Stuart Winer

Top US official doubts Israel can achieve Netanyahu’s promised ‘total victory’ in Gaza

‘In some respects we are struggling over what the theory of victory is,’ Blinken deputy says; US denies report it conditioned intel regarding...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

How US Jews are marking Israel’s Independence Day under shadow of war

Some communities replace the usual celebrations with sessions focused on hostage crisis, significance of Jewish democratic state, emerging...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Gurvis

VOX POPULI: Aurora didn’t disrupt like one in 1958 Antarctic expedition

On Feb. 11, 1958, the first Japanese Antarctica wintering team made an emergency evacuation from Syowa Station, leaving behind 15 Sakhalin huskies...

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

How to Tell If a Friend or Partner Is a Leaf, Tree, or Root

It is important to know who will weather life's storms with you.

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Psychology Today

Bruce Y. Lee M.d

Five Ways to Live a Balanced Life

A balanced life is a reward in itself. Here's how to achieve it.

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Psychology Today

Jim Taylor Ph.d

Are Autistic People More Likely to Speak Up at Work?

Research suggests that autistic people are more likely to raise concerns on the job.

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Psychology Today

Claire Jack Ph.d

What is behind Russia’s nuclear escalation threat?

Last week, tensions between Russia and the West appeared to escalate to a dangerous new level when President Vladimir Putin ordered military drills...

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Al Jazeera

Leonid Ragozin

Adekeye Adebajo on the Non-Aligned Movement, United Nations peacekeeping, African institution-building, and more

Project Syndicate: In December, highlighting efforts by Global South countries to “avoid becoming embroiled in superpower conflicts,” you...

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Project Syndicate

Adekeye Adebajo

North Korea's nuclear threat: why we must stay the course

Each time a new president comes to power, the U.S. government conducts a major review of important policies. One of the policies which undergoes...

20

The Korea Times

Ahn Ho-Young

Xi's half-decade hiatus from Europe sees shift in ties

2019 is not so long ago by most historical standards, yet it must seem a different political epoch for China’s President Xi Jinping who has just...

10

The Korea Times

Andrew Hammond

Leveraging Islamic Finance for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

JEDDAH – Today’s world is confronting a host of complex development challenges, from climate change and rapid urbanization to widening...

10

Project Syndicate

Muhammad Al Jasser

Let the real work on Japan’s defense modernization begin

Japan has been engaged in the steady — some would say “relentless” — modernization of its national security policies and processes for over a...

10

The Japan Times

Brad Glosserman

Palestine’s case for full UN membership 

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Middle East Monitor

Dr Binoy Kampmark

The U.S. deep crisis through the eyes of the RAND Corporation

A series of reports by the RAND Corporation, America’s largest think tank, commissioned by the Pentagon, are expected to be released on 30 April....

10

New Eastern Outlook

Veniamin Popov

India: How a year of ethnic violence changed Manipur

The distrust between mostly Christian Kuki and predominantly Hindu Meitei runs deep amid simmering violence in Manipur state. With radical groups...

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Deutsche Welle

Murali Krishnan

Sitting on the art

Just outside Paddington Station in London, on the side of a corporate building at 50 Eastbourne Terrace, there is a large clock. Glance at it twice...

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Aeon

Emma Crichton Miller

الخطاب الأميري لتصحيح المسار

لا شيء يتخطى مصلحة الوطن، وكل الحريات تقف عندما يتعلق بأمنه، والعبث بمكتسباته يعد...

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العين الإخبارية

علي الزوهري

Hezbollah leader: Israel in dilemma between defeat or ‘abyss’ in Gaza war

Nasrallah hails October 7 killings and abductions as ‘a chance to revitalize the Palestinian cause’ and says Palestinian rights are highlighted...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Emerging Independence Day ritual inspires unity and gratitude in shadow of October 7

Reading the Declaration of Independence together in public bridges between secular and religious Israelis in a new-old tradition that can be...

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The Times of Israel

Maya Zanger-Nadis

‘Torch-dousing’ ceremony, rally for hostages counter official Independence Day events

Senior Biden official doubts Israel can achieve ‘total victory’ in Gaza * Far-right extremists torch Gaza aid trucks hours after blocking,...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

The US aims to wrap up Gaza war. How does that square with its goal of toppling Hamas?

Biden officials envision substantially weakened Hamas remaining in Gaza, but aim to marginalize it further with an Arab-backed PA that can...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

With subdued state ceremony, Israel begins marking a somber 76th Independence Day

Torch-lighting pre-recorded for the first time amid speculation that government organizers wanted to avoid the heckling seen at Memorial Day...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

In foil to official state event, those hit hardest by Oct. 7 lead torch-dousing ceremony

Independence Day gathering in Binyamina features survivors of Hamas onslaught and hostages’ families putting out flames in protest; critics say...

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The Times of Israel

Canaan Lidor

Amid war, five Israeli universities ascend in international rankings

UAW-based report on top 2,000 universities places majority of Israeli research universities among the top 3 percent worldwide

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The Times of Israel

Gavriel Fiske

Startup Ledn registra crecimiento en el mercado de préstamos cripto durante el primer trimestre de 2024

Ledn, empresa de servicios financieros que se especializa en préstamos de activos digitales, anunció su trimestre más exitoso desde su creación...

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América Economía

América Economía

Aldo Ferrini, CEO de AFP Integra: ¿cómo las administradoras de pensiones pueden contribuir a una economía sostenible?

“Nosotros entendemos la estrategia de sostenibilidad desde dos frentes. Uno como empresa, pese a que somos conscientes que nuestro impacto en el...

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América Economía

América Economía

Perú proyecta que inversión en el sector minero alcanzaría US$ 5.000 millones en 2024

La inversión en el sector minero en Perú ascendería a US$ 5.000 millones en 2024, lo cual reflejaría un crecimiento frente a los US$ 4.715...

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América Economía

América Economía

How to Choose the Ideal Partner for Parenthood

Mate selection is critic for those who desire children.

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Psychology Today

Calvina Ellerbe Ph.d

Obstruction of Election Campaigns: Don’t Misunderstand Freedom of Speech

Editorial 15:43 JST, May 10, 2024 Freedom of speech and free elections are important rights of the people guaranteed by the Constitution. However,...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

Argentina acuerda desembolso de US$ 800 millones del FMI para renegociar su deuda

El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) anunció este lunes 13 que su personal técnico llegó a un acuerdo con el gobierno argentino sobre la...

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América Economía

América Economía

EDITORIAL: Probe into China logo on policy materials needs to be speeded up

The government’s investigation into a Chinese state-owned enterprise’s logo appearing in the materials submitted to a panel of experts...

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

Learn to Rewire Your ADHD Brain to Improve Cognitive Skills

How neuroplasticity helps to improve ADHD symptoms.

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Psychology Today

Kristin Wilcox Ph.d

Feeling Distrustful? Mindfulness May Help Re-establish Trust

Being more mindful could help you live more honestly and restore trust.

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Psychology Today

Chelom E. Leavitt

(POGLED) Umetna inteligenca potrebuje nadzor ZN

Reuters V nadaljevanju preberite: - The Elders, neodvisna skupina svetovnih voditeljev, ki jo je ustanovil Nelson Mandela, je prepoznala z AI...

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Večer

Peter G. Kirchschläger

A Turning Point for Clean Cooking

ABU DHABI/LONDON – For most of her life, Florence Auma Ode cooked over an open fire in her Kenyan home. The resulting smoke coated the walls with...

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Project Syndicate

Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak

Mechanisms to stop the fighting in Sudan must be activated

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Middle East Monitor

Shafie Khader Saeed

Marsovci na svoji zemlji

Šestinsedemdeset let po premieri filma Na svoji zemlji, ki je govoril o boju Primorcev zoper italijansko in potem še nemško okupacijo...

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Dnevnik

Tanja Lesničar Pučko

Senegal: from prison cell to the presidency Part Two: The winds of change in West Africa have swept Senegal as well

According to a number of analysts, the rise to power in Senegal of Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, who enjoy the support of the majority of the...

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New Eastern Outlook

Viktor Goncharov

Protesters in Tel Aviv: ‘The blood of the hostages is on your hands’

Reportage. Although there is great empathy for the families of the hostages among the population, those who are demonstrating concretely against...

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Il Manifesto Global

Sarah Parenzo

"حكمة" محمد بن زايد

في مثل هذا اليوم منذ عامين، دخلت دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة حقبة جديدة ومشرقة...

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العين الإخبارية

د. نضال شقير

UN cuts by more than half the number of women and children it says were killed in Gaza

New data on Gazan fatalities cited by UN agency also separates ‘identified’ deaths in hospitals from some 10,000 alleged deaths based on Hamas...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Sinwar slideshow gives glimpse of secret service he runs to spy on Gazans: NYT

Presentation, said to have been prepared for viewing by Hamas leader and reviewed by newspaper, shows terror group’s surveillance of people in Gaza...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

French court acquits director Roman Polanski of defaming British actress

Charlotte Lewis sued the Franco-Polish director after he said her accusation of rape against him was a ‘heinous lie’

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

How ordinary citizens became superhuman on October 7: A new book recounts their tales

Author Nachum Avniel’s ‘We’re On Our Way: The Civilians Who Saved Lives On October 7’ focuses on everyday heroes to highlight the...

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The Times of Israel

Sue Surkes

Young Israeli filmmaker’s first feature chosen to compete at Tribeca Film Fest

‘Come Closer,’ debut work of Tom Nesher, daughter of Israeli director Avi Nesher, to feature at prestigious New York film festival

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

UN sexual violence envoy pulls out of Security Council briefing on Hamas hostages

Diplomat tells ToI Pramila Patten’s withdrawal had nothing to do with scheduling, hinting move was politically motivated as she faces pressure not...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

World Court to hear South Africa’s demand to halt Israel’s Rafah offensive this week

ICJ was petitioned earlier this month to order Israel to ‘immediately withdraw’ from the southern Gaza city; court will hear from Pretoria...

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The Times of Israel

New York Jewish Week Via Jta

Qatari PM claims Gaza truce talks at stalemate because of IDF incursion into Rafah

Sheikh Mohammed says images of war in Gaza will lead to further radicalization in region, but Israel says Rafah operation necessary to eliminate Hamas

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Republican senators demand IRS investigate sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Lawmakers suggest that by directing money to organizations that have explicitly voiced support for Hamas, nonprofits are supporting terrorism

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The Times of Israel

Luke Tress

Democratic primary debate for New York district gets heated over Israel-Hamas war

Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer exchange angry words with each other about conflict in Gaza Strip as well as domestic issues

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The Times of Israel

New York Jewish Week Via Jta

Petrobras recortó su beneficio neto un 34,9% en el primer trimestre, hasta US$ 4.782 millones

Petrobras ha recortado en un 34,9% su beneficio neto atribuido hasta marzo, situando sus ganancias en US$ 4.782 millones en el primer trimestre del...

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América Economía

América Economía

Pemex recibió US$ 7.341 millones en apoyos fiscales en el primer trimestre

Los apoyos fiscales que el gobierno de México ha otorgado a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) continúan creciendo; sin embargo, no se ve un beneficio en...

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América Economía

América Economía

Sheinbaum lidera preferencias con 56% a menos de un mes de las elecciones presidenciales en México

A menos de un mes de los comicios, cinco, tres y uno de cada 10 ciudadanos en México revelaron que votarán por Claudia Sheinbaum (56%), Xóchitl...

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América Economía

América Economía

Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita

How to achieve tranquillity.

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Psychology Today

Neel Burton M.d

What Do Children Need From Their Parents?

10 strategies for raising emotionally healthy children.

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Psychology Today

Karyl Mcbride Ph.d

Avoiding the Social Comparison Trap

Others may be wealthier or better looking than us, but what we make of it is up to us.

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Psychology Today

Jeffrey S. Nevid

Exploring Relationships With Non-Human Partners

The scholarship behind making avatars and robots more compelling lovers.

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Psychology Today

Marianne Brandon Ph.d

Borderline Personality Disorder and Sexuality

Personal Perspective: Taking a look at a complicated aspect of BPD.

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Psychology Today

Andrea Rosenhaft Lcsw-R

Accessing Queer Joy

Queer joy is not a destination, but it's a great defense against hate.

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Psychology Today

Silva Neves

The One Method That Changes Your—and All Students’—Writing

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Psychology Today

Yellowlees Douglas Ph.d

Success and Failure Are Not What You Think

Personal perspective: Love what you do and who you’re with.

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Psychology Today

Caroline Leavitt

3 Benefits of Teaching DBT Skills Through Story and Metaphor

How creative arts therapy interventions can bnefit clients.

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Psychology Today

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.d

Agreeing to Terms of Engagement to Repair a Broken Relationship

To reconcile, sisters avoid old hurts; they identify safe topics to connect.

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Psychology Today

Fern Schumer Chapman

Evicted From Their Forest Home

Batwa in Uganda experience mental health impacts from forced evictions.

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Psychology Today

Ilan Kelman Ph.d

(POGLED) Evrovizija je diskurz, ki razdvaja

Politične intervencije so zaznamovale Evrovizijo.  EPA V nadaljevanju preberite: - Pop kultura je bila od nekdaj polna umetniških bizarnosti,...

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Večer

Marko Crnkovič

"Spoon Theory" Can Change the Way You View Mental Health

Spoons aren't just cutlery. They're an invaluable form of metaphorical currency.

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Psychology Today

Mark Travers Ph.d

Why Mental and Medical Illnesses Co-Occur

Bidirectional feedback loops can keep illnesses instigating one another.

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Psychology Today

Anthony D. Smith Lmhc

Whistleblowers and Medical Fraud: A Book Review

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Psychology Today

Christopher Lane Ph.d

How to Design Spaces for Human Connection

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Psychology Today

Erin Peavey

Taking Health Literacy to the Next Level

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Psychology Today

Kristen A. Carter Ms

Don't Laugh at Me; Laugh With Me

Gentle, genuine humor is the recipe for a happy home.

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Psychology Today

Diana Partington Lpc

Who is against Israel’s Rafah operation, and who stands to gain from it?

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Middle East Monitor

Mahmoud Hassan

Growing in virtue

How to live virtuously? It is one of my ongoing questions, inspiring me to examine my conscience every day. Various kinds of spiritual and moral...

10

The Korea Times

Kim Ae-Ran

The “Billions to Trillions” Charade

NEW DELHI – The international development sector has become fixated on calculating financing gaps. Hardly a day goes by without new estimates of...

10

Project Syndicate

Jayati Ghosh

UK university threatens pro-Palestine students, who ‘don’t want it to turn hostile’

10

Middle East Monitor

Mehmet Solmaz

Europe’s Non-European Elections

VIENNA – The first-ever debate between the candidates for the European Commission’s presidency late last month failed to provide a compelling...

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Project Syndicate

Alberto Alemanno

The Look of Things After Russia’s May 9 Observance

On May 9th, Russia once again paid tribute to the tens of millions who perished defeating fascism in WW2. It’s been 79 years since the Soviet...

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New Eastern Outlook

Phil Butler

Cambodia Doesn’t Owe Washington an Explanation Over China Ties

Associated Press (AP) in a May 8, 2024 article titled, “Chinese warships have been docked in Cambodia for 5 months, but government says it’s...

10

New Eastern Outlook

Brian Berletic

Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it

10

Nikkei Asian Review

Putra Adhiguna

Is this the end of Kuwait's unique democratic experiment?

Kuwait has been known as one of the most democratic countries in the Middle East for years. But now the country's royal ruler has suspended its...

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Deutsche Welle

Cathrin Schaer

Kuwait's unique democratic experiment could be at an end

Kuwait has been known as one of the most democratic countries in the Middle East for years. But the royal emir's recent decision to suspend...

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Deutsche Welle

Cathrin Schaer

Fico by mal napomenúť Blanára

Keď sa Fico pozrie na výkony Blanára, nájde veľmi málo počinov, ktoré by mohol hodnotiť. Minister totiž vyvíja slabú aktivitu, chýba mu...

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Pravda.sk

Miroslav Čaplovič

Interview – Miguel Alberto Gomez

Dr. Miguel Alberto Gomez (Ph.D.) currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG) at the Lee Kuan Yew...

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E-International

E-International Relations

Thinking Global Podcast – Ajay Gudavarthy

On this episode of the Thinking Global Podcast, Dr. Ajay Gudavarthy  chats with Tusharika (⁠@Tusharika24⁠) about The 2024 Indian Elections....

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E-International

E-International Relations

US-China trade war: Why Joe Biden has raised the stakes

In a move to safeguard domestic industries and address unfair trade practices, the US president has quadrupled tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles...

10

Deutsche Welle

Uwe Hessler

Review – On the Scale of the World

On the Scale of the World: The Formation of Black Anticolonial Thought By Musab YounisUniversity of California Press, 2022 Recently, as Netflix’s...

10

E-International

Zizhu Wang

إعلام الإخوان: مصر هي الهدف وليس إسرائيل

مرة أخرى نعود معاً لكي نفحص أداء إعلام جماعة الإخوان الموجه لمصر، سواء التقليدي...

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العين الإخبارية

ضياء رشوان

Civilian killed, 5 troops hurt by Hezbollah missile; northern residents protest inaction

IAF kills Hezbollah operative; terror group downs surveillance balloon, fires barrage of 10 rockets into north; locals block off intersections to...

9

The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Ben Gvir calls to ‘encourage emigration,’ resettle Gaza at ultra-nationalist rally

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, MK Zvi Sukkot also urge Israeli resettlement of Strip at march interrupted by rocket fire directed at Sderot...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Israel marks 76th Independence Day, at war, with ‘hearts full of sorrow and pain’

Biden wishes Herzog a year of peace and joy in congratulatory letter; Netanyahu absent from traditional events; families of hostages organize...

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The Times of Israel

Shira Silkoff

Amsterdam University closed for 2 days after anti-Israel activists storm building

All buildings are shut through Wednesday; city police say university has filed a report against the protesters for acts of vandalism

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Amid war and infighting, Israelis hit pause on Independence Day festivities

The Oct. 7 Hamas atrocities cast a shadow over the holiday as citizens decline to celebrate while many of their countrymen are in mourning or have...

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The Times of Israel

Deborah Danan

Alto precio del cobre será clave en la recuperación económica peruana

En los últimos meses, el precio del cobre ha registrado un aumento significativo y en lo que va de mayo de 2024 se ubicó en un promedio de 445...

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América Economía

América Economía

Precio de la tonelada de cacao bajó a US$ 7.000 en mercado internacional

Los precios internacionales a futuro del cacao llegaron ayer lunes al mínimo de US$ 7.130 la tonelada, lejos de los más de US$ 12.000 que marcaron...

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América Economía

América Economía

China acusa a Estados Unidos de proteccionismo ante tensiones comerciales

El Gobierno chino considera que la retórica de Estados Unidos sobre la sobrecapacidad industrial de China sólo busca practicar el proteccionismo...

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América Economía

América Economía

Lower Your Expectations

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Psychology Today

Clay Drinko

Use Your Eyes to See What Can't Be Seen

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Psychology Today

Madelyn Blair Ph.d

Aerial Footage of Destroyer: Weak Base Security against Drone Infiltration Is Appalling

Editorial 14:00 JST, May 14, 2024 The Self-Defense Forces’ completely inadequate security, which allowed a drone to intrude into a base and...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

14 Ways to Tell if Your Personality Is Working Against You

New research shows how having a certain personality type can be bad for your heart.

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Psychology Today

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Phd

The Presence Cure: What Do Other People Most Need From You?

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Psychology Today

Anthony Silard Ph.d

Music vs. Morals: When Eurovision's apolitical mask slipped

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Middle East Monitor

Giorgia Bianchi

Far-right leader Björn Höcke suffers defeat in court

The firebrand AfD leader of the eastern state of Thuringia was found guilty of intentionally using a banned Nazi slogan. This adds another chapter...

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Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Acclaimed author Alice Munro was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in literature. Her collections of short stories were celebrated for...

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Deutsche Welle

Elizabeth Grenier

Cencosud habilita pagos mediante su billetera digital en tiendas Paris de Chile

CencoPay, la billetera digital de Cencosud que en una primera etapa estuvo disponible de manera exclusiva en los supermercados de la Compañía en...

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América Economía

América Economía

Are Ambiverts the Most Effective Leaders?

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Psychology Today

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.d

Roger Federer's Three Petes

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Psychology Today

Arturo Hernandez

Dokedy môžu ministerky pokojne spávať?

Ani jedna ministerka sa nemôže nechať učičíkať. O Dolinkovej sa šepká, že premiér jej dal ultimátum do konca mesiaca. Ako aj teraz...

3

Pravda.sk

Igor Daniš

Sole schema of Swiss conference on Ukraine is to give fresher ultimatum to Russia

While according to data, the armed forces of the Russian Federation launched an offensive in Kharkov and since May 10 Russian troops on Ukraine’s...

4

Blitz

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

Historical legacies in Turkey’s evolving political landscape

Following the March municipal elections in Turkey, wherein President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) fell short of...

3

Blitz

Ronju Sarkar

United Nations can play crucial role in Libya

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Blitz

Damsana Ranadhiran

Awami League miserably fails in fighting disinformation thus inviting unexpected consequences

Ruling Awami League party in Bangladesh, having been in power for over 15 years, faces an increasingly multifaceted battle against disinformation...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

The Catastrophe of Pain Catastrophizing

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Psychology Today

Elizabeth Seng Ph.d

Israelis, Palestinians hold joint online memorial: ‘Help our wounded humanity heal’

Amid war and lack of entry permits for Palestinians, annual controversial event is pre-recorded and livestreamed; Gazan who lost 60 relatives says...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Protests of despair

Slavoj Zizek LJUBLJANA – These are crazy times. Biblical disturbances in nature, such as the repeated torrential rain in Dubai or the mass fish...

50

The Korea Times

Slavoj ?i?ek

PM, ministers set to attend Memorial Day ceremonies; siren to sound at 11 a.m.

Some relatives of Oct. 7 victims have urged politicians not to take part in events * Palestinian media reports overnight IDF strikes, including on...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

US envoy denies ties with Israel have changed: Only ‘1 set of munitions’ held back

In interview, Jack Lew seeks to downplay Biden’s much-panned threat to withhold arms if full Rafah assault goes ahead: ‘I’m hoping we don’t...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

‘You took my children’: Netanyahu heckled as Memorial Day marked at national cemetery

At military cemeteries across the country, somber ceremonies focus on the heavy losses of October 7; Gallant says war against Hamas will shape...

30

The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Right-wing activists block, vandalize aid shipment headed to Gaza

Four people said arrested after halting convoy on supply route from Jordan through West Bank; protesters dump goods on road; Tzav 9 group vows more...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Netanyahu says tensions with US make it harder to get hostages out

14,000 Hamas fighters killed in Gaza, 16,000 civilians, PM tells Call Me Back podcast; says war could end tomorrow if Hamas surrendered, freed...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

South Africa boycott may be looming, Israel’s foreign trade insurer warns exporters

Government-owned Ashra insurance company says growing political instability could lead Pretoria to impose to trade restrictions similar to those...

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

In evacuated northern towns, a handful of defenders proudly commemorate the fallen

Local security team members say they welcome the ‘privilege’ of standing guard, but hope for radical change worthy of the casualties’...

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The Times of Israel

Canaan Lidor

‘I’m a Kahanist’: Police volunteer shouts at elderly protester on Memorial Day

Incident occurs when supporters of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and their opponents clash at Ashdod military cemetery

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Israel protests Yemeni Nobel laureate accusing Israel of genocide at Vatican

Rights activist Tawakkul Karman delivers speech criticizing world for being silent in the face of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Perú recibió un millón de turistas hasta abril, un 53,4% más

Perú recibió más de un millón de turistas internacionales en los cuatro primeros meses del año, lo que supone un incremento del 53,4% respecto a...

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América Economía

América Economía

Importadoras ecuatorianas esperan productos chinos más baratos

El acuerdo comercial entre Ecuador y China está por cumplir su segunda semana de vigencia, desde su entrada en vigor el 1 de mayo pasado, y la...

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América Economía

América Economía

Tesla amplía su presencia en China con megafábrica de almacenamiento de energía

Un nuevo proyecto de megafábrica del fabricante de automóviles estadounidense Tesla Inc. recibió un permiso de construcción, según informó el...

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América Economía

América Economía

Brecha de precios entre Uruguay y Argentina se reduce en la frontera

La diferencia de precios de Uruguay con Argentina comenzó a suavizarse este año y frenó el cruce de uruguayos para realizar turismo de compras....

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América Economía

América Economía

Banco brasileño BTG Pactual alcanzó un beneficio neto de US$ 562 millones hasta marzo

El banco de inversión brasileño BTG Pactual ha bordeado los US$ 562 millones de beneficio neto en el primer trimestre del año, lo que supone un...

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América Economía

América Economía

Con la mirada en el litio, Indonesia quiere profundizar comercio con Chile

Chile fue el primer país latinoamericano con el que Indonesia firmó un acuerdo comercial. Denominado CEPA -siglas de Acuerdo de Asociación...

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América Economía

América Economía

Sector construcción en Perú crecerá 3,9% este año impulsada por las APP y la minería

Después de un 2023 complicado, el sector construcción en Perú comienza el año con resultados expectantes. En enero creció 13,16% y en febrero...

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América Economía

América Economía

Featured Post

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chaim Landau

Courage

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yosef Zohar

Is the Term "Mrs." Becoming Old-Fashioned?

New generations are redefining what egalitarian relationships look like.

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Psychology Today

Kaytee Gillis

Can Shopping Be Good for Your Health?

Shopping could come with some surprising physical benefits.

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Psychology Today

Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd Ph.d

Xi’s Foreign Trip: West Must Be Vigilant against China’s Attempt to Sow Division

Editorial 14:00 JST, May 13, 2024 With an eye on a possible prolonged confrontation with the United States, China may have sought to drive a...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

When Our Inner World Conflicts With Our Actions

Understanding the gap between our values and behaviors.

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Psychology Today

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.d

Leadership: How to Start a New Project

A new project is an opportunity for developing new leadership skills.

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Psychology Today

Ahron Friedberg M.d

Progress in the Fight Against Cancer-Phobia

Work to reduce the harm from our fear of cancer is finally underway.

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Psychology Today

David Ropeik

Are You or Your Child Suffering From Fragmented Attention?

Switching from one task to another lowers productivity and creates stress.

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Psychology Today

Corinne Masur Psy.d

On Being Angry: Handling the Toughest Big Emotion

Helping your young child manage their “angries.”

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Psychology Today

Kyle D. Pruett M.d

Talking to Custody Evaluators: Common Mistakes

Many parents make mistakes that can cost them dearly.

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Psychology Today

Amy J.l. Baker Ph.d

How to End a Mentoring Relationship

Don’t miss the learning moment when parting ways.

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Psychology Today

Allison E Mcwilliams Ph.d

Good Hope and Bad Hope

A Personal Perspective: Hope, optimism, and chronic pain.

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Psychology Today

Jennifer Sarche Mph

"The Internet of Animals" and Earth's Collective Intelligence

Dr. Martin Wikelski's new book is a fascinating eye-opening read.

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Psychology Today

Marc Bekoff Ph.d

The Health Benefits of Resilience—And How to Cultivate More of It

Overcoming adversity has mental, emotional, and physical health benefits.

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Psychology Today

Karolyn A. Gazella

Mindfulness for Substance Use Disorders? Absolutely

Other therapies get the headlines. This one just keeps quietly doing the job.

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Psychology Today

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.d

Only one power could stop Israel’s Rafah invasion – but it dropped the ball

Israel has been threatening a full-scale invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah for months, with the US government belatedly warning against...

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RT.com

Robert Inlakesh

Why Is It So Hard to Hear That Your Child Has Difficulty?

Self-talk that can get you on the path to help.

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Psychology Today

Elena Lister

Date Nights: What You’re Probably Doing Wrong

Three critical ingredients for a high-quality date night experience.

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Psychology Today

Meghna Mahambrey Ph.d

Kampaň o charakter Európy sa roztáča. Na Slovensku má jednu zvláštnu príchuť

Hoci sa časy zmenili, aj na Slovensku už európske problémy vnímane pozornejšie a precítenejšie, predsa len účasť nemusí byť až taká...

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Pravda.sk

Igor Daniš

Occupying the Rafah Crossing is no real victory for Netanyahu

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Middle East Monitor

Dr Amira Abo El-Fetouh

25-year-old man shot dead in northern Druze-majority town of Isfiya

Victim identified as Omri Fero, reportedly shot by two assailants while sitting in a car, as part of a turf war between rival crime families

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

PA says it can only pay 50% of civil sector salaries this month as tax funds withheld

Finance Ministry says it is preventing transfer of tax revenues, said to amount to $46 million, citing Ramallah’s diplomatic efforts against Israel

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Más del 90% de parques industriales de México sufrieron apagones en 2023

Desde la semana pasada, el Centro Nacional de Control de Energía de México (Cenace) declaró en estado de alerta el Sistema Interconectado...

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América Economía

América Economía

The first Yom HaZikaron After October 7

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mira Neshama Weil

VOX POPULI: Ruminating on the seeds sown by Tomihiro Hoshino’s life

As the recent report of Tomihiro Hoshino’s death lingered in my mind, I revisited his poetry, especially poignant when read on Mother’s Day. “If...

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Israel should halt its unjustified invasion of Palestine’s Rafah

Some 1.5 million evacuees are taking refuge in Rafah in the southernmost portion of the Palestinian autonomous territory of Gaza. The Israeli...

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

clicOH adquiere la startup chilena Rayo para expandir operaciones en logística de eCommerce

clicOH , startup de soluciones de logística potenciada con inteligencia artificial, anuncia la adquisición de Rayo, startup chilena con foco en...

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América Economía

América Economía

The Gaza War's Final Scene, and Beyond: This Is What Israel's Endgame Should Be

These days there are growing voices, including my own, calling for ending the war now. The practical significance of stopping the war in Gaza at...

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Haaretz

Ehud Olmert

Putin’s Government: Thwart Autocratic Rule That Will Continue for 5th Term

Editorial 15:44 JST, May 8, 2024 A victory for Putin’s government in a war of aggression would leave a major stain on world history. The...

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The Japan News

The Japan News Editorial

Why Letting Go of the Inner Critic Is Such a Struggle

Keeping your enemy close—the mistake so many people make.

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Psychology Today

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.d

'Words matter:' Titles, Trump and what to call a former president

He's a criminal defendant, a businessman and a politician. But to his most loyal supporters, Donald Trump will always be Mr. President. As for the...

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Japan Today

Japan Today

Mzdy opäť rástli

Ak máte pocit, že sa práve vaša profesia v žiadnom z týchto odvetví nenachádza, alebo naopak, nachádza sa tam, ale mzda vám nestúpla,...

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Pravda.sk

Iris Kopcsayová

(GLOBALNA ARENA) Miselnost ničelne vsote in vzpon skrajne desnice v Nemčiji

Kampanja za Afd Reuters V nadaljevanju preberite: - Mnogi Nemci se bojijo, da spričo krepitve skrajnih gibanj po vsej Evropi, zlasti po...

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Večer

Dalia Marin

How Can We Celebrate Israel's Independence Day This Year?

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Haaretz

Shany Littman

When Love Isn't Good Enough

How partners of perfectionists struggle in their relationships.

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Psychology Today

Leon Garber Lmhc

4 Reasons to Celebrate Black Sheep Trauma Survivors

They're the most resilient, courageous, and admirable members of their families.

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Psychology Today

Amanda Ann Gregory

The Emotional Side of Money and the Harm of Moralizing It

The psychology of debt.

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Psychology Today

Nathan Astle Cft-I

Gaza solidarity encampments: We, as educators, need to protect our students

“We educate future generations.” “We strive to take humanity forward.” “We want to create a great world.” “We are committed to the...

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Al Jazeera

Somdeep Sen

Sports gambling creates a windfall, but raises questions of integrity

Sports betting is having a big moment across the United States. While gambling on sports has been legal for decades in countries such as the U.K.,...

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Japan Today

Japan Today

Unremarkable peer recruited by Zionist lobby to stop Palestine Action

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Middle East Monitor

Yvonne Ridley

Lose hope, please

Hello and welcome to today's ESL Empowerment lesson. Our theme today is: "Stop hoping and start doing!" We will compare three similar words —...

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The Korea Times

Casey Lartigue Jr

Japan’s gamble to hedge against U.S. political risks

Japan is hedging against political uncertainties in the United States. Only two weeks after the White House rolled out the red carpet for Prime...

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The Japan Times

Jessica C. Liao And Shihoko Goto

Beyond awards and accolades: Why Gaza journalists are the best in the world

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Middle East Monitor

Dr Ramzy Baroud

Why the US Can’t Win the Trade War With China – and Shouldn’t Try

BEIJING – Allegations about China’s manufacturing overcapacity have sparked heated discussions among policymakers. During her visit to China in...

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Project Syndicate

Qiyuan Xu

There Can Be No Business as Usual for European Industry

BRUSSELS – A month before the European Parliament elections, many of Europe’s industries are fighting to survive. But rather than make the...

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Project Syndicate

Judith Kirton-Darling

O dosmrtnem zaporu

Pred dobrim mesecem dni, ko je bila v Sloveniji prvič izrečena kazen dosmrtnega zapora, zoper katero ni več pritožbe, me je več novinarjev...

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Dnevnik

Dragan Petrovec

China Never Forgets: “Paybacks can be HELL!”

China’s visit to Belgrade on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of their embassy, when taken in conjunction with the cold shoulder given to the...

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New Eastern Outlook

Seth Ferris

Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.

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Nikkei Asian Review

Bilahari Kausikan And Steven Okun

Mikhail Bogdanov: "The African continent is not an arena of confrontation between major international players, but a new, growing, diverse, distinctive, global pole of power"

How are Russian companies operating in Africa in the new geopolitical environment? To what extent is Russia willing to cooperate with African...

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New Eastern Outlook

Yuliya Novitskaya

The celebration of the 79th anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in 1945: current issues and future trends

On 9 May 2024, Russia solemnly celebrated the 79th anniversary of the historic victory over Nazi Germany. On this significant date, celebrated as...

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New Eastern Outlook

Mohamed Lamine Kaba

Pakistan's Gwadar port: Why China's BRI flagship is stalling

Pakistan's Gwadar port was meant to be a shining success for China's Belt and Road Initiative. But almost two decades later, it still sits empty.

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Deutsche Welle

Kira Schacht

Daily Briefing May 13: Day 220 – A day of reckoning as Israel observes Memorial Day

Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on Egypt’s backing of the ICJ genocide case, US Ambassador Jack Lew’s rare interview; Those We Have Lost...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

4 troops hurt in Hezbollah missile attack; explosive drones strike north

Soldiers listed in good and moderate condition; bomb-laden UAVs spark fire near Beit Hillel; attacks come as country marks Memorial Day

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

‘Every day is Memorial Day’ for bereaved siblings of October 7 victims

Brothers and sisters talk about what their lives have been like since their loved ones were killed — at the Supernova rave, in Sderot and in the...

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

Tensions simmer at Druze memorial ceremony attended by Likud minister Nir Barkat

As activists demonstrate peacefully, Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif calls on state to allow young Druze to build legally on their land

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The Times of Israel

Sue Surkes

Macron party candidate says she was tricked into ‘neo-Nazi’ group photo

Valerie Hayer, vying for European Parliament role, says she didn’t notice racist slogans on clothing of men she took a photo with

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

Local wine firms market libations honoring Israel’s fallen, but some hit sour notes

Projects that allow bereaved families to craft a drinkable memorial are proliferating in the wake of October 7 as some accuse them of profiteering...

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The Times of Israel

Gavriel Fiske

Gazans strive to study as education system falls apart amid war

Palestinians in the Strip learn in makeshift classrooms, while those in Cairo seek remote alternatives in Europe and the West Bank

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Star witness Michael Cohen to take stand in critical moment at Trump trial

Ex-US president’s fixer-turned-foe set to testify about hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels; prosecutors say reimbursements he got...

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The Times of Israel

Michael R. Sisak

Violence and protests mar wartime Memorial Day ceremonies

Bereaved families clash at Ashdod military cemetery during Ben Gvir visit as angry Israelis heckle government ministers at official events across...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

An unsung heroine’s 1948 tale of courage and captivity resonates anew after October 7

Rivka Grabovsky’s little-known ordeals, during the War of Independence and as a POW held by Syria, take on added layers as Israelis process a...

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The Times of Israel

Tal Schneider

The 220th day of war in Israel

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sherwin Pomerantz

Jews, Palestinian Israelis, & Turkish Kurds have much in common

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

James M. Dorsey

“When to celebrate” Parashat Emor 5784

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ari Sacher

The trees cry too

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shimon Apisdorf

Seeking guidance on Har Herzl

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chaya Passow

Isaac Bashevis Singer’s tale Simple Gimpl

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Israel Drazin

When near a woman, they transform into boys

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Gil Mildar

Irani bag

Men and women can’t touch in Iranian cinema, so filmmakers creatively work around the ban by using props as a go-between - by Aeon Video Watch at...

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Aeon

Aeon Video

Are You Part of a Clique at Work?

The benefits and costs of clique membership, and what to do about them.

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Psychology Today

Michael W Wiederman Ph.d

We Need to Stop Trying to Raise “Drug-Free” Kids

The important shift away from abstinence to addiction resistance.

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Psychology Today

Kelly E Green Phd

Color Me Calm: Uniquely Colorful Strategies to Reduce Stress

Calm your mind and body with these quick and colorful stress-reducing tools.

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Psychology Today

Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.d

3 Telltale Signs That a Relationship Has Marriage Material

Are you and your partner destined for happily ever after? Here's how to tell.

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Psychology Today

Mark Travers Ph.d

Why Go to College? Is a University Education Worth It?

What was an education going to get me—except into trouble? 

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Psychology Today

Gina Barreca Ph.d

The Toxic Relationship Almost Everyone Is in: With Ourselves

Here's what self-criticism looks like and what you can do about it.

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Psychology Today

Emma Seppälä Ph.d

(POGLED) Kantov kategorični imperativ: Ali ustvarjate družbeni red ali kaos?

Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): "Ravnaj tako, da to, kar narediš, postane splošno načelo." V nadaljevanju preberite: - Človekova svoboda in enakost...

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Večer

Darinka Pavlič Kamien

Whether to Speak Up or Stay Quiet

Being assertive isn't always the best way to go.

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Psychology Today

Geraldine K. Piorkowski Ph.d

New Singaporean PM faces some economic headwinds

Singapore is undergoing a rare transition in leadership, the third since independence in 1965. More frequent have been the accolades directed at...

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The Japan Times

Daniel Moss

Nintendo needs to 'switch' its next console up

Finally, Nintendo has acknowledged the obvious: It is time to switch things up. The Kyoto firm has been typically coy about what would come after...

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The Japan Times

Gearoid Reidy

The Dilemmas of the Dollar

ISTANBUL – The dollar has strengthened sharply in recent months, against Asian currencies in particular. A rising crescendo of apocalyptic...

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Project Syndicate

Barry Eichengreen

Engage in conversation

Most recently a ninth-grader at Godeok Middle School in Seoul wrote about the near impossible state of affairs concerning English language...

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The Korea Times

William R. Jones

Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions

“In May, when the fragrance of flowers and grass on the Great Hungarian Plain fills the air, I will pay a state visit to Hungary at the invitation...

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Al Jazeera

Dimitar Bechev

Joint custody alone won’t fix Japan’s flawed system

Joint custody could soon become an option for divorced parents in Japan, where, currently, custody can only be assigned to one person. In...

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The Japan Times

Waka Konohana

Clean Cooking Advances Women’s Empowerment

NAIROBI – More than 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, and over 900 million lack access to clean forms of cooking. The consequences...

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Project Syndicate

Rachel Ruto

Gwangju and the echoes of democracy

Five years ago, I lived in Gwangju for a month at the Asia Culture Center with researchers and artists from India, Bangladesh, Spain, Malaysia,...

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The Korea Times

Esther Kim

FACTBOX - Which countries have joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

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Middle East Monitor

Anadolu Agency

Port of Eilat Cries Out for Help and Freedom of Global Shipping

Military conflict usually begins with violations of international law and leads to disregard of all norms and conventions. Alas, the “laws” of...

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New Eastern Outlook

Alexandr Svaranc

A macabre and tenuous negotiation to end the war

Commentary. Netanyahu, who, as we have been repeating for months, sees the war as the only way for him to stay in power. written by Alberto Negri...

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Il Manifesto Global

Alberto Negri

Sudan: Dire situation in Darfur likely to spur revenge

The situation in Darfur, the Sudanese Armed Forces' last stronghold, has become bleak for civilians amid a siege by the Rapid Support Forces. The...

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Deutsche Welle

Jennifer Holleis

Meloni tiptoes toward ‘mother of all reforms’

Analysis. To defend her reform – cast, as per tradition, as the “mother of all reforms from which everything else flows” – Meloni hammered on...

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Il Manifesto Global

Andrea Colombo

قمة المنامة وأمل العرب في «توحيد بيتهم»

تجري الاستعدادات التحضيرية للقمة العربية الـ33 المفترض انعقادها يوم الخميس القادم...

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العين الإخبارية

محمد خلفان الصوافي

Myanmar’s National Unity Government Must Be Doing Something Right

While the country's shadow opposition has attracted criticism, it has made significant gains on both the political and diplomatic fronts.

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The Diplomat

Than N. Oo

Anti-Israel protests begin to fade as US universities close spring semester

As some graduating students use commencements to display support for Palestinians, University of Southern California cancels valedictorian speech...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

When Your Child Says No-Good, Terrible, Scary Things

A simple reframe to restore healthy communication.

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Psychology Today

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.d

Questions for Emotionally Complicated Caregiving

Not all family relationships are harmonious. This makes caregiving challenging.

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Psychology Today

Kristi Rendahl Dpa

As a Palestinian in Israel, I Want to Resist, but I Find Myself in Despair

Nakba Day falls on May 15, in the midst of a cruel war on Gaza. It's a second Nabka of sorts, the events and victims of which are no less...

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Haaretz

Hanin Majadli

Germany's domestic secret service battles far-right AfD

Germany's domestic intelligence service has won another legal battle against the far-right Alternative for Germany. The agency's job is to...

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Deutsche Welle

Marcel Fürstenau

5 troops seriously hurt in Gaza; Palestinian man said killed as UN car hit in Rafah

Military investigating UN incident near border crossing with Egypt, where Hamas also targeted troops with mortar fire, amid fighting across Strip

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Aerolínea brasileña Azul registró pérdidas por US$ 216 millones en el primer trimestre

La aerolínea brasileña Azul ha cerrado el primer trimestre del año con pérdidas por valor de US$ 216,7 millones, lo que supone más que triplicar...

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América Economía

América Economía

"Baby Reindeer" and the Psychology of Attachment

Why we attach to abusive people.

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Psychology Today

Nicholas Balaisis Ph.d

Will Netanyahu continue to be impervious to mounting pressure for Gaza cease-fire?

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Middle East Monitor

Anadolu Agency

Iran jails regime critic Sadegh Zibakalam

Iranian academic and government critic Sadegh Zibakalam has been jailed on "propaganda" charges. In 2018, Zibakalam received DW's Freedom of Speech...

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Deutsche Welle

Wesley Rahn

‘I pay in installments’: in Argentina, books are a luxury item now

Carla Chaves was carefully perusing the offerings of the Penguin Random House stand at the Buenos Aires Book Fair in Palermo. An avid reader and...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Jacob Sugarman

Indonesia waiting to supply Su-35 to Russia

For the last three years, the mainstream propaganda machine has been gleefully ridiculing Russia because countries are allegedly giving up on its...

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Blitz

Drago Bosnic

Tehran’s moderation of its revolutionary zeal is essential

Iran’s approach to regional affairs presents a labyrinthine network of interests, ideologies, and institutional players, posing a formidable...

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Blitz

Sonjib Chandra Das

BRICS plays significant role in countering Western dominance

Formed in 2006, the BRICS alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has evolved into a robust entity challenging the...

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Blitz

Jennifer Hicks

Westerners walkout from the sheath captivity of democracy

After centuries of promoting democracy and echoing Abraham Lincoln’s theory — “for the people, by the people, and of the people” –...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

What Happens When the Holocaust No Longer Prevents the World From Seeing Israel as It Is?

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Haaretz

Hagai El-Ad

Convicted Iranian filmmaker flees country on foot, will attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in an Iranian jail for collusion against national security. His film ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’...

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The Times of Israel

Stuart Williams

ProInversión de Perú incorpora en cartera la ampliación de fosfatos de Bayóvar por US$ 940 millones

La Agencia de Promoción de la Inversión Privada (ProInversión) incorporó a la cartera de 2024 la oportunidad de explotación de roca fosfórica en...

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América Economía

América Economía

Envíos de aparatos médicos de México a EE.UU. se duplicaron en diez años

México batió récord en sus exportaciones de instrumentos y aparatos médicos a Estados Unidos durante 2023. En este año, México logró una...

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América Economía

América Economía

How AI Affects Mental Health in the Workplace

10 ways employers can support employees through a tsunami of change.

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Psychology Today

Joyce Marter Lcpc

Pakistan's moves to further isolate Afghanistan are backfiring

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Nikkei Asian Review

Vali Kaleji

Palestinians in Gaza strive to study even as Israel’s war destroys their education system

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Middle East Monitor

Reuters

Learning to be happier

In 2018, a tragic period enveloped the University of Bristol, when several students committed suicide related to work stress. Suicide is usually...

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Aeon

Bruce Hood

South Korea's increasing need for self-defense

Chun In-bum Koreans have a unique language and alphabet central to their cultural identity. Geographically, the Korean Peninsula serves as a bridge...

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The Korea Times

Chun In-Bum

Students stage walkout at Duke commencement over Seinfeld speech

Jewish comedian, who visited Israel in solidarity following October 7, receives honorary degree

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

IDF chief said to unbraid Netanyahu for failing to lay out post-war plan for Gaza

Halevi quoted as saying army will face ‘Sisyphean’ task against Hamas without plan for governing Strip; defense minister, Shin Bet chief also...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

New York police arrest anti-Israel protesters after they block Manhattan Bridge

Israel finishes 5th in Eurovision, amid protest outside * Biden: There’d be a truce ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees the hostages * Daughter-in-law...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Police arrest 3 protesters in Tel Aviv as weekly rallies call for hostage deal

Relatives of hostages murdered by Hamas after being kidnapped on October 7 speak ahead of Memorial Day; demonstrators chant against Netanyahu...

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The Times of Israel

Charlie Summers

As US-backed Philippines asserts itself against China, war games risk heating tensions at sea

The drills extended into the grey area where the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone rubs up against the territory claimed by Beijing in the...

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South China Morning Post

Fred H. Lawson

أهلية فلسطين .. قرار للتاريخ

ها هي البوصلة من جديد.. تشير إلى فلسطين مهما حاول منتهكو هذه الأرض انتزاع حقها...

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العين الإخبارية

منى الرئيسي

AI and climate change

Kim Sung-woo Last March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), one of the six thematic information services provided by the Copernicus Earth...

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The Korea Times

Kim Sung-Woo

To preserve species diversity

For 10 days in early April, the weather was so chilly that I needed to wear thick clothes. Then, two days were quite hot. Even in this situation,...

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The Korea Times

Kim Jin-Heon

Daily Briefing May 12, Day 219: IDF preps more Rafah ops while fighting in Gaza’s north

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on why there are new battles in places previously taken by IDF, a power play that may cost Israel fighter jets, and...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Biden says there would be a ceasefire in Gaza ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages

After avoiding topic at previous fundraisers, US president tells small event, ‘Israel said it’s up to Hamas, if they wanted to do it, we could end...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

October 7 echoes in a documentary about an Israeli agent seeking redemption

‘Telling Nonie’ brings together an aging Israeli operative with the daughter of the Egyptian lieutenant colonel he helped assassinate in Gaza in...

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

Cornell University president quits amid campus antisemitism, Gaza protests

In letter to university community, Martha Pollack cites ‘enormous, unexpected challenges’ posed by Gaza war, anti-Israel demonstrations,...

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The Times of Israel

Jackie Hajdenberg

Powerful Iraqi Shiite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback

Observers say return likely for planned 2025 parliamentary election, could pose threat to rival Shiite parties and armed factions close to Iran,...

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The Times of Israel

Timour Azhari

What to Say Back to a Disrespectful Adult Child

Turning fruitless conflict into meaningful connection.

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Psychology Today

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Battle of the Languages: French and English

Charles Claude Aleveque teaches French in Seoul in the late 1890s. Robert Neff Collection Korean is said to be one of the fastest-growing languages...

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The Korea Times

Robert Neff

The unbearable lightness of anti-Zionism

Shlomo Ben-Ami TEL AVIV – There is a Jewish joke, often attributed to the philosopher Isaiah Berlin, that an anti-Semite is someone who hates...

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The Korea Times

Shlomo Ben-Ami

Sharon Jang: from voiceless in North Korea to author in South Korea

North Korean refugee Sharon Jang, center, poses with her book “Girl with Black Makeup” with FSI co-founders Casey Lartigue Jr., left, and Lee...

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The Korea Times

Casey Lartigue Jr

Covering up the crimes of Israel and Netanyahu

These days, despite his best efforts, everything is going wrong for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The massive and relentless assault...

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New Eastern Outlook

Viktor Mikhin

Macron, Sullivan and now Cameron are the agents of Russophobia and Chinaphobia in ’Inner Asia’

D. Cameron’s trip, which took place in the last decade of April 2024, was the first ever consecutive visit of the UK Secretary of State for...

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New Eastern Outlook

Bair Danzanov

Healing the nation: Group of medical personnel to jointly light Independence Day torch

Hospital doctors, a nurse, a 20-year-old female IDF paramedic severely wounded in Gaza and a health nonprofit founder will share the honor

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The Times of Israel

Renee Ghert-Zand

Significance of President Xi Jinping’s European diplomatic tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent diplomatic voyage across France, Serbia, and Hungary has not only been a testament to the depth of...

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Blitz

Sonjib Chandra Das

Erdogan says Netanyahu’s ‘genocidal methods would make Hitler jealous’

Turkish leader accuses Israel of turning Gaza into ‘open air prison,’ claims Hamas would lay down arms for 2-state solution, contrary to comments...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israeli fans pan Eurovision juries’ ‘political’ snub, say it denied them victory

In Tel Aviv, song contest enthusiasts laud huge support from televote; contestant Eden Golan says ‘very moving’ to see how public voted

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

UN chief urges ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza, release of hostages

In address to donors’ conference, Guterres calls for ‘surge’ in aid to Strip, predicts ‘long road’ ahead to reverse destruction left by war

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

How Germany plans to end homelessness

The German government has released a National Action Plan to eliminate homelessness by 2030. Homeless people and charities think the plan is...

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Deutsche Welle

Ben Knight

Egypt warns Rafah op puts peace treaty at risk, joins case against Israel at Hague

As IDF deepens operations in border city, Cairo escalates pressure on Jerusalem to pull back its troops

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Fighting and dying alongside men for decades, female soldiers finally get their due

Women Warriors site gathers stories and info about female troops killed in line of duty, as group hopes to memorialize fallen and inspire more...

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The Times of Israel

Maya Zanger-Nadis

The Risks of Ozempic for People with Eating Disorders

Experts caution against off-label use of Ozempic for those with eating disorders.

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Psychology Today

Robert T Muller Ph.d

When Your Parents Are Polyamorous

What are kids to do when their parents come out as consensually nonmonogamous?

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Psychology Today

Elisabeth A. Sheff Ph.d

Suicide Health Literacy: Do You Know When to Seek Help?

Everybody must know the suicide warning signs and what to do.

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Psychology Today

Konrad Michel M.d

Why Do We Still Read Books?

Humans appear to have a primal need for narrative and the written word.

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Psychology Today

Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

Voliť do EÚ sa nám nechce

Hoci členstvo v Európskej únii berieme ako samozrejmosť a nikto na politickej scéne – až na okrajové hlasy – ho už nespochybňuje,...

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Pravda.sk

Iris Kopcsayová

Dresden Peace Prize goes to the late Alexei Navalny

The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny accepted the Dresden Peace Prize on his behalf on Sunday. The posthumous award honored the...

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Deutsche Welle

Jens Thurau

Alleged UK-China cyberattack: Politics, media, and truth

In the intricate realm of international relations, accusations of cyber intrusions possess the potential to rapidly ignite tensions among nations,...

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Blitz

Anita Mathur

Is capitalism becoming a criminal enterprise?

Within the intricate tapestry of contemporary capitalism, a shadowed underbelly thrives, pulsating with exploitation, inequality, and systemic...

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Blitz

Damsana Ranadhiran

Ethical journalism and the culture of VVIP immunity

In the world of journalism, integrity and transparency stand as the pillars of ethical reporting. However, a recent incident reported by vernacular...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

Switzerland wins Eurovision as Israel finishes in fifth place overall in Malmo

Eden Golan receives second-highest public vote after months of activists calling for country to be barred; Irish and Portuguese acts make small...

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The Times of Israel

Amy Spiro

Displaced by war, Israeli artists are given a seaside studio refuge following Oct. 7

Providing living quarters and studios near the beach, the Old Jaffa Artists Residency sought to reignite smoldering creativity; the work that...

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The Times of Israel

Bernard Dichek

Israelis Shouldn't Need Arrest Warrants to Maintain Their Humanity

In recent weeks, Israelis on social media have been lambasting the government for allowing Gazans to go swimming in the sea, shop at markets and...

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Haaretz

Nadav Tamir

Ex-US army chief defends Israel’s Oct. 7 response: ‘Can you imagine what we would do’

Former Joint Chiefs chairman Mark Milley tells panel an onslaught of comparative scale would have killed 50,000-100,000 in US, ‘no way around’...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

US said offering intel on Hamas leaders’ whereabouts if Israel drops major Rafah op

Biden administration reportedly also says it can give information on locations of secret tunnels in Gaza used by terror group as incentive not to...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israel gets top public vote from 14 countries in Eurovision – plus ‘rest of the world’

Voters in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK give...

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The Times of Israel

Amy Spiro

Israel opens 3rd crossing into northern Gaza to ‘increase aid routes’ during war

Dozens of WFP flour trucks enter Strip via Western Erez Crossing, which complements two other entrances into Strip’s battered north

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Senior officer moderately hurt in Gaza City amid renewed fighting in Strip’s north

Rockets launched at Ashkelon, injuring 3; military presses operation in Rafah, returns to battle a resurgent Hamas in Zeitoun, Jabaliya

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

UK foreign minister rejects Rafah offensive without ‘clear plan’ to save lives

Cameron says Britain has not seen an arrangement to keep noncombatants safe, blames Hamas for plight of Gazans, pans idea of arms embargo on Israel...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Trump: Biden ‘surrounded by fascists,’ weapons delay to Israel ‘shocking’

At New Jersey rally, presidential candidate calls fictional cannibal Hannibal Lecter ‘wonderful man,’ compares himself to Al Capone, recites...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

When an Israeli showed inspirational courage in the singing of a pop song

Facing intense hostility at Eurovision, Eden Golan’s every instinct might have been to turn and run. Instead she soared, and set an example many...

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The Times of Israel

David Horovitz

Israel to mark Memorial Day, muted Independence Day in shadow of Oct. 7, ongoing war

On first national festival since trauma of devastating Hamas attacks, traditional fireworks displays and Air Force flyovers will be replaced by...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

In Your Blood, There Is Life

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Walk

A Family without a Home

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Dorothea Shefer-Vanson

Shabbos Neurosis, The Right to Complain and More Bava Metzia 75-78

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Simcha Feuerman

‘A tear in the heart of Israel’: Nation marks a visceral post-October 7 Memorial Day

IDF chief says he feels ‘the weight on my shoulders’ of the military’s losses and failures; Knesset speaker: Attack was ‘one of most...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

In memory of Ofek Rousso: You are gone but you will always be!

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Dotan Rousso

Campus Protests: Time to Pay the Piper

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Andy Blumenthal

At 76, a new narrative is needed

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alon Goshen-Gottstein

The courage to call

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Zvi Gluck

The Eternal Jew’s Tale, #134, Soul at Midnight, 2

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Stephen Berer

My First “Hate” Mail!

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Gina Friedlander

On the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jonathan Davis

Mental Time Travel Boosts Sense of Control and Self-Esteem

Imagining oneself in the future or recalling a nostalgic past can be beneficial.

50

Psychology Today

Arash Emamzadeh

The Harmony of AI Speed and Human Contemplation

Can AI's speed and humanity's depth converge for a new era of "aha!" moments?

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Psychology Today

John Nosta

Navigating Complex Emotions on Mother's Day

Letting go of the "shoulds."

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Psychology Today

Mariana Bockarova Ph.d

The mother of all feedbacks?

“Just like this year, last year the heat wave extended from parts of India to Bangladesh and Myanmar, and all the way to Thailand. This year it...

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The Korea Times

Gwynne Dyer

How to Protect Your Child's Digital Reputation

Our online behaviors shape how others see us and impact future opportunities.

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Psychology Today

Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.d

Why Recent College Graduates Can Feel Let Down

Post-graduation letdown is quite common. Why?

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Psychology Today

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.d

How US Big Tech supports Israel’s AI-powered genocide and apartheid

Shortly after the October 7 attacks on Israel, Google CEO Sundar Pichai issued a statement on social media, extending sympathy to Israelis without...

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Al Jazeera

Michael Kwet

Power Dynamics in the United Nations: Challenges for Global Peace

The end of the World War 2 brought significant changes to the world system. Two consecutive world wars in a span of 3 decades perplexed world...

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New Eastern Outlook

Taut Bataut

How to Confront the Existential Challenges of Late Life

A Personal Perspective: How can one sustain meaning in the sunset of life?

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Psychology Today

Paul Stoller Ph.d

Rebranding Disgust: The "Yucky" Problem of Food Waste

How to re-brand an inherently disgusting problem.

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Psychology Today

Sophie Attwood Ph.d

Why We Need to Stop Equating Thinness with Health

Weight is only one measure of health, and an imperfect one at that.

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Psychology Today

Mary Mcnaughton-Cassill Ph.d

My Schizophrenia Heroes: Elyn Saks and John Nash

A Personal Perspective: After I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, recovery stories inspired me.

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Psychology Today

Bethany Yeiser Bs

Access to ride-hailing could get more South Asian women to work

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Nikkei Asian Review

Prabhjeet Singh

Thousands sign up for Independence Day march backing Gaza resettlement

‘We will march together in order to demand the settlement of the entire Gaza Strip,’ says ultranationalist MK endorsing rally

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Blinken urges Israel to lay out postwar plan so ‘Hamas can’t govern Gaza again’

Israel has ‘means and will’ to investigate violations of international law, says top US diplomat, defending inconclusive State Dept. report

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

These Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves

A Personal Perspective: How to shape our lives by creating the narrative.

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Psychology Today

Carolyn Roy-Bornstein M.d

Firefighters bring blaze near Jerusalem-area village under control after several hours

Ein Hemed National Park evacuated as 58 firefighting teams battle to extinguish forest fire

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Gantz warns Netanyahu not to advance law that would continue Haredi draft exemptions

National Unity leader says Netanyahu’s bill would ‘not promote fair service’ and that it would ‘severely damage Israeli society’ for...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

We all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind

Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As a philosopher, I’m especially interested in persuasion – not just how to...

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Japan Today

Japan Today

Russia, China and MAGA Republicans: Why Western pundits fear them

Writing in The Atlantic ahead of the publication of her new book, “Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World,” Anne...

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RT.com

Rachel Marsden

After weeks of protests, US universities grant hearings on divestment from Israel

University of Minnesota becomes first college with large Jewish population to hold divestment debate; says it has less than 1% of endowment...

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The Times of Israel

Andrew Lapin

Pro-Israel website names and shames pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel student protesters

Canary Mission has accused some 250 US students and academics of supporting terrorism or spreading antisemitism and hatred of Israel since October 7

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The Times of Israel

Gabriella Borter

What a True Leader Would Have Said at Yad Vashem

When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, saying, "If Israel is forced to stand alone, we will stand...

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Haaretz

Carolina Landsmann

IDF announces soldier killed in battle with Hamas in Gaza City’s Zeitoun

Death of Staff Sgt. Ariel Tsym, 20, brings toll of troops killed in ground operation to 272; military orders more Rafah residents to evacuate as it...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Billionaire investor pans student protests at alma mater Harvard as ‘anarchy’

Kenneth Griffin says university should embrace ‘Western values,’ put meritocracy ‘front and center’

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The Times of Israel

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