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Date: 2026-08-20 20:42:53+00:00UTC

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The Jerusalem Post: Turkey ‘crossed a red line’ in Syria, Israeli ambassador to US Leiter tells ‘Post’ - interview

“We are not seeking escalation or war with either Turkey or Syria. But a redline was crossed," Israel's envoy to the US, Yechiel Leiter, told the Post.

The Japan Times: Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October

The uncrewed Martian Moons eXploration probe may help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth.

The Jerusalem Post: US planning to block Abbas from addressing UN next month, sources tell 'Post'

One person with knowledge told the Post that Abbas reportedly asked Turkey for help to convince the US to reverse the decision.

The Japan Times: ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Japan, perhaps for the last time

The work will be displayed from Friday at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka while its home museum, the Mauritshuis in The Hague, closes until September 20 for maintenance.

The Jerusalem Post: 'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview

“My goal ultimately is to not have Ben-Gvir and other extremists dictating Israel’s future; they need to and will be returned to the political margins,” Gantz told the Post.

The Japan Times: Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defense spending 18% to a record high

Taiwan also faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defense, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, something President Lai Ching-te has enthusiastically embraced.

The Jerusalem Post: US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government

The Treasury Department redesignated the group "for service to the Iranian regime under the command of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force," according to a statement.

The Japan Times: India and Japan agree to bolster defense ties

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh held talks and signed a memorandum on maritime security cooperation.

The Jerusalem Post: Israel faces emerging regional alignment as Syria turns to Pakistan after strikes - analysis

Talk of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords appears to underestimate how much Riyadh and other countries have become concerned about Israeli strikes in places like Syria.

The Japan Times: Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costs lives

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, as well as 168 drones, in the massive overnight attack.

The Jerusalem Post: Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group

Abdul El-Sayed’s mother worked for the Islamic American/African Relief Agency, which the US Treasury designated in 2004 over ties to terrorist financing.

The Japan Times: Paths to tighter political donations rules in Japan remain unclear

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to continue prioritizing reducing seats in the House of Representatives over tightening rules on corporate political donations.

The Jerusalem Post: 'We will tear you to pieces': Indian general warns Erdogan about pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Retired Maj.-Gen. Gagan Deep Bakshi says India needs Iran as a counterweight to Pakistan and will not sacrifice its interests to accommodate Israel.

The Japan Times: North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim

The South Korean military said it had detected the launch of around 10 short- range missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the Sea of Japan.

The Jerusalem Post: DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says

Last week, the DRC had requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision.

The Japan Times: Did Tokyo pull its punches when protesting U.S. sanctions on ICC chief?

The wording of statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Foreign Ministry has spurred curiosity over whether language was softened to avoid a confrontation.

The Jerusalem Post: USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to sail home - report

This comes a week after US Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded a formal inquiry into the conditions aboard the Lincoln amid reports of low morale, suicide attempts, and supply shortages.

The Japan Times: Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees

Born and raised in the city of Uki in the prefecture, Hitoshi Kuwahara, 61, has been supporting community health for around three decades.

The Jerusalem Post: ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol - report

According to the NYT, the suspect is a US citizen, lives in the Albany area, and has either shown ties to or pledged allegiance to ISIS.

The Japan Times: U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court

The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.


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