Analysis

Putin invaded Ukraine to prevent the country from joining NATO only to have Finland and Sweden – two countries famous for their neutrality – decide to join the military alliance precisely due to the war.

Neither side wants to admit nearly a year of indirect negotiations may have failed and so no one is willing to call it quits, US diplomats say.

Many democratic gains from 2011 were reversed, partly because governments could follow the activities of opponents on social media sites and make arrests if they were criticized.

The backing the Gaza-based terrorist group receives from Hezbollah and Iran are helping the group establish itself in southern Lebanon, which suits its interests as long as occasional rocket fire doesn't escalate into a full-scale war.

The French will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect pro-business centrist President Emmanuel Macron or blow up decades of mainstream consensus in favor of far-right Marine Le Pen.

Hamas has been criticized recently over its part in the struggle against Israel, and rocket fired Monday night is an attempt to show some achievements. The terrorist organization wants to be at the center of attention and is exploiting the events on the Temple Mount to that end.

Musk said his offer price of $54.20 per share was meant to promote open discourse.

Analysts agree that although Israel, Greece and Cyprus are likely disappointed about the withdrawal of US and EU support from the EastMed project, it has served the valuable purpose of bringing them together diplomatically.

Defense officials call Iron Beam a "game changer" because it gives Israel almost hermetic protection from missiles and rockets, with the implication being that its enemies vast investments in manufacturing this threat will have been practically for naught.

With the collapse of the coalition imminent, everyone is playing for time, for their own reasons.