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Student leather designers head to Bangkok for RLSD final
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Four category winners from Israel, the U.S., Germany and Vietnam will compete in Bangkok on Oct. 29 for the 2026 Real Leather.
Turkey blocks international eSIM providers, disrupting travelers
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Turkey has blocked access to major international eSIM providers, forcing tourists and business travelers to find new ways to stay connected.
Turkey eSIM restrictions force travelers to plan ahead in 2026
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Turkey’s access restrictions on some international eSIM providers are still affecting visitors in 2026, making pre-arrival setup and backup connectivity essential.
More Than 550 Christian Leaders Join October 7 Commemoration in Jerusalem
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About 2,000 Jewish and Christian participants from 117 countries gathered at Jerusalem’s Southern Wall on Oct. 7 to mark the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.
Why eSIM Prime Still Works in Turkey
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Turkey’s telecom regulator has blocked access to many international eSIM storefronts since July 2025, creating a new hurdle for travelers trying to get online on arrival. eSIM Prime is positioning itself as a workaround by keeping Turkey service…
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
Israel becomes a live testbed for the AI revolution
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Dr. Adi Hod argues that Israel’s security, innovation and rapid adaptation give it a strategic edge in the AI era. He says the real advantage will go to countries and companies that can shorten the loop from information to decision to action to…
Israel’s AI edge may be speed, not size
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Dr. Adiv Hod argues that Israel’s wartime tech experience is turning the country into a live testbed for artificial intelligence, where faster adaptation matters more than raw scale.
Israel extends partner visa validity to two years
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Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has updated partner-visa procedures to allow certain B1 and A5 visas to be issued for up to two years, a move that could reduce renewals and paperwork for international couples.
Michigan Turkey Producers goes live with Royal 4 WISE WMS
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Michigan Turkey Producers has started live operations with Royal 4 Systems’ WISE warehouse management system at its Hall Street facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Marc Schulman traces Israel’s path from Oslo to Oct. 7 in new book
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Historian and journalist Marc Schulman will publish Between Hope & Fear on Sept. 1, 2026, a book that examines how Israel moved from the optimism of the Oslo era to the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023. The book links three decades of war, diplomacy,…
Ray Vinson’s Iran Strikes Back taps Iran-US tensions for political thriller
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L. Ray Vinson’s novel Iran Strikes Back is out now in paperback and e-book on Amazon, using Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict, cyber warfare and nuclear risk as the backdrop for a high-stakes fictional crisis.
Israel launches NIS 1 billion fast-track funding for startups hit by shekel gains
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a NIS 1 billion fast-track program to help startups and early-stage growth companies that have lost runway as the shekel strengthened against the dollar.
gokarvan launches Turkey airport transfer booking platform
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gokarvan.com has launched a point-to-point transfer platform for airport and city rides across Turkey, pairing travelers and travel agencies with fixed-price bookings from more than 40 licensed operators.
Top eSIM providers for 2026 in Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey and Egypt
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A new comparison of travel eSIMs for 2026 says the best option depends less on brand recognition and more on destination, trip length, data use and device compatibility.
Lower Mainland commercial sales slip in Q2 as dollar volume rises
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Commercial real estate transactions in Metro Vancouver fell in the second quarter of 2026, but total dollar value rose sharply on larger deals.
Israel backs NIS 6 million push for ocean-based energy tech
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a NIS 6 million call for proposals on July 20, 2026, to speed development of Blue-Tech Energy research and commercialization.
Christopher Kolenda releases Zero-Sum Victory as an audiobook
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Christopher D. Kolenda’s award-winning war strategy book is now available in audio, with narration by Bill Nevitt and publication by University Press Audiobooks.
Israel launches NIS 100 million push for national quantum computing hub
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a call for proposals to build a national quantum computing R&D infrastructure that would give Israeli companies and researchers access to advanced systems.
GITEX Ai Türkiye to debut in Istanbul as Turkey’s AI push accelerates
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GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 will debut in Istanbul on Sept. 9-10, bringing global tech investors, startups and policymakers to Turkey as the country pursues billions in AI and data center spending.
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