As the geopolitical chessboard shifts with seismic repercussions, the recent assault by Iran on Israel on April 13 starkly highlights a pivotal shift in the tectonic plates of global power. The Western powers’ response or, rather, their glaring abstention from this provocation, not only unveils a disturbing trend of reluctance but also underscores a … Read more
Ofir Akunis’s recent appointment as Israel’s consul general in New York marks the latest chapter in a career punctuated by political ambition, legislative endeavors, and service in various governmental capacities. This role represents not just a career shift for Akunis but the continuation of a trajectory shaped by his involvement in developing Israel’s technological, … Read more
The Jewish community in Lebanon, once a vibrant emblem of the country’s rich tapestry of religious diversity, has seen its numbers sharply decline from an estimated 14,000 at its peak to just a few dozen today. As Israel is in the midst of a possible war with the Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon, we … Read more
Review | Berlin 2024: Black Tea movie review – first film about the African diaspora in China directed by an African is a massive disappointment 2/5 stars Down the years, many a documentary has been made about the African diaspora in China – Mans Mansson’s Stranded in Canton, for example, or Christiane Badgley’s Guangzhou Dream … Read more
Humble, pungent-tasting foo yu – fermented blocks of bean curd – are a staple of cuisines across China and the diaspora. A favourite from when I first encountered them in the home of Chinese friends in Malaysia, long before coming to live in Hong Kong, this inexpensive item has been a kitchen store-cupboard favourite ever … Read more
A number of prominent Jewish organizations have sent a letter to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (Religious Zionist Party) urging him to keep the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry from closing down, as has been recommended by the officials of his ministry. The Jerusalem Post has learned that a group of prominent Jewish American … Read more
