Hundreds of thousands of Israeli Haredim protest military draft plan

About 200,000 Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) protested in Jerusalem against plans to require some Haredi young men to draft into the military on Thursday. The protest took place as the Knesset prepared to... Read more »

Governance or grab? Iraq’s economic relief package tests PM Al-Sudani’s motives

Shafaq News With less than two weeks before Iraq’s parliamentary elections on 11 November 2025, the Iraqi Cabinet ignited a fierce debate by announcing 22 wide-ranging economic and service measures — most... Read more »

Trump accelerates Middle East plan as tensions grow

While Israel grapples with the drama surrounding the military advocate general’s office and the murky diplomatic maneuvers in Gaza, Washington is fast-tracking President Donald Trump’s grand strategy for the Middle East. The... Read more »

Integrating Iraq’s armed factions: The US vision and the risks ahead

Shafaq News Rising tensions and expanding conflict zones across the Middle East have set a charged backdrop for US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya’s inaugural statement, which has reignited debate over... Read more »

From Tel Aviv to Sydney: Jewish fashion labels leading global style

From timeless staples to bold statements, Jewish-owned labels continue to redefine what it means to lead in fashion. Jewish designers have been at the forefront of the global fashion scene for generations.... Read more »

Resumption of oil exports from Kurdistan: Fragile stability with strategic implications

2025-11-02T08:49:18+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News After more than two years of suspension, oil exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region through the Ceyhan pipeline have stabilized at around 190,000... Read more »

The battle for New York: candidates, polls, and what's at stake

The New York City mayoral election is headed toward its decisive moment on Tuesday, with the city that never sleeps facing a choice among three candidates embodying completely different versions of New... Read more »

4 said killed in IDF strike in Lebanon targeting member of elite Hezbollah unit

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed four people Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, with Israeli sources saying the target was an elite Hezbollah member. According to the health ministry, “the... Read more »

Love, laughter, and a little Lashon Hara anchors ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2: review

The first season of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” ended on a note of high drama. Would Joanne — an agnostic sex podcaster — convert to Judaism and marry Noah, her boyfriend who... Read more »

Controversy over Carlson interview reveals conservatives’ rift over antisemitism

NEW YORK (AP) — As Republicans accuse Democrats of tolerating antisemitism in their party, the GOP on Friday was roiled by its own schism after the leader of a powerful right-wing think... Read more »