28 Sept
White House AI Summit: Tech CEOs to Meet with Trump
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Tuesday at the White House with leading artificial intelligence executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Dario Amodei.
Archive: 28 September 2026
28 Sept
Hurricane Polo Approaches Mexico: Baja California Braces for Life-Threatening Floods
Category 3 Hurricane Polo is nearing Mexico's Baja California peninsula, with civil protection authorities warning of imminent landfall and life-threatening floods.
28 Sept
Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Holon Bomb Blast; Police Probe 'Work Accident'
Police are searching for a crime-linked suspect who fled the scene of a blast in Holon on a scooter, which injured a teen bystander.
28 Sept
Hungary: Former Minister Miklós Seszták Detained on Bribery Suspicions
Hungary's former development minister was detained by the newly empowered asset recovery office after his parliamentary immunity was stripped.
28 Sept
Reports: Goldknopf May Abstain in Vote on Eisenkot Minority Government
Senior Agudat Yisrael officials report that Yitzhak Goldknopf will not vote against a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot, opting instead to abstain.
28 Sept
Starship Reaches Orbit and Deploys Satellites; Booster Explodes in Pacific
SpaceX's Starship reached Earth orbit for the first time and deployed satellites, but the mission ended early and its Super Heavy booster exploded upon landing.
28 Sept
Israelis in Austria Denied Service Over Identity; Embassy Calls Incident 'Concerning'
A food vendor in Austria refused service to Israeli patrons and discarded their orders, citing their religion and the war in Gaza.
28 Sept
Shin Bet Files Censor Complaint Against Channel 12 Over Netanyahu UAE Flight Report
Israel's Shin Bet lodged a complaint with the Military Censor, claiming that Channel 12's broadcast on Netanyahu's UAE visit harmed national security.
28 Sept
Finance Ministry and PMO Oppose Zim Sale to Hapag-Lloyd
Israel's Finance Ministry and Prime Minister's Office oppose the planned merger between Zim and Germany's Hapag-Lloyd, citing security risks and foreign influence.
28 Sept
FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Resigns After Just Over a Year
FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey is stepping down from his post just over a month before the US midterm elections.
28 Sept
UK Air Base Plot: Five Suspects Released on Bail as Police Probe Iran Ties
Five suspects detained over a bomb plot near Britain's RAF Fairford air base were released on bail as counter-terrorism police probe potential links to Iran.
28 Sept
Goldman Sachs: High-Yield Bond Supply Surge Pressuring Markets
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has warned that a surge in high-yield debt supply is overwhelming investors and putting pressure on markets.
28 Sept
Cheers for Released Hostage Yocheved Lifshitz at Protest Encampment
The 88-year-old captivity survivor received warm applause at a protest encampment of families affected by the massacre following controversial remarks by a Likud candidate.
28 Sept
Meta Hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to Lead Enterprise AI Push
CJ Desai will lead Meta's newly formed enterprise platform unit and report to Mark Zuckerberg, as MongoDB shares tumble.
28 Sept
Mild Weather in Israel; Rain in Tokyo and Heat in Dubai
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather will continue across Israel tonight and tomorrow, while Tokyo expects certain rain and Dubai sees high heat.
28 Sept
Likud Candidate Bonzel Apologizes After Saying Released Hostage Should Be Returned to Hamas
Itzik Bonzel, placed on Likud's Knesset slate by Netanyahu, apologized for saying a freed hostage should be returned to Hamas, claiming the remarks were made in a storm of emotions.
28 Sept
Netherlands Claims Import Ban 'Not Against Israel'; Foreign Ministry Warns of Response
The Dutch foreign minister asserted that the ban on West Bank goods was not directed at Israel, while an Israeli Foreign Ministry official condemned the measure as offensive and warned of a response.
28 Sept
High Court Strikes Down Jerusalem Procedure for Tender-Free Funding
Israel's Supreme Court rejected the Jerusalem municipality's appeal, ruling that a procedure allowing public funds to be transferred without a tender is unlawful.
28 Sept
Iran Denies Link to Fairford Air Base Plot; Police Say Suspects Are UK Nationals
Iran's embassy in London strongly rejected claims of involvement in the thwarted bomb plot near the air base, as police confirmed all five suspects are British nationals from London.
28 Sept
SpaceX Launches Starship on Milestone Orbital Test Flight
The world's largest rocket lifted off from Texas aiming to circle Earth six times and deploy 26 Starlink satellites.
28 Sept
Netanyahu Denies Egyptian Warning Before Oct. 7, Announces Defamation Lawsuit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied meeting or speaking with Egypt's intelligence chief prior to October 7 and instructed his attorneys to file a defamation suit.
28 Sept
Captivity Survivor Noa Argamani Joins VC Firm Vine Ventures
Hostage rescue survivor Noa Argamani is joining venture capital fund Vine Ventures, which manages approximately $500 million, to support Israeli entrepreneurs.
28 Sept
South Korea: North Korean Mine Likely Injured Three Soldiers in DMZ
South Korea's military said it is highly likely that a North Korean landmine caused an explosion that injured three soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone.
28 Sept
Hungary: Parliament Lifts Immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar
Hungary's parliament has lifted the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar over a nightclub altercation, after Magyar himself asked lawmakers to approve the move.
28 Sept
Israir Adds Four European Routes and Awaits Approval for Tokyo and Miami Flights
Israeli carrier Israir announced four new direct European destinations, while awaiting final approvals for routes to Tokyo and Miami and expanding flights to Morocco.
28 Sept
Bill Gates Warns AI Could 'Kill Billions' and Outsmart Humanity
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that humanity has created an intelligent species smarter than itself, cautioning that malicious use poses severe existential threats.
28 Sept
15-Year-Old Teen Injured in Explosion in Holon; Police: Bystander
A 15-year-old boy was injured today in an explosion in Holon and evacuated to Wolfson Hospital, with police stating he was not the intended target.
28 Sept
Report: Netanyahu Asked UAE President to Deny Pre-Oct. 7 Warning
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny reports of an advance warning before the October 7 attack, according to Reshet 13 and i24NEWS.
28 Sept
Foreign Ministry Warns Israelis Flying to Netherlands of Invasive Baggage Checks
The Foreign Ministry issued a warning to travelers to the Netherlands regarding lengthy inspections following a ban on West Bank goods.
28 Sept
Details Emerge on Thwarting of Terror Plot Near UK Air Base
A local farmer returning home late at night spotted the suspects near RAF Fairford and alerted police.
28 Sept
Report: Netanyahu's UAE Visit Lasted Six Hours and Focused on Iran
Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with MbZ reportedly lasted six hours, while the UAE maintains official silence on the visit.
28 Sept
Spain Housing Protests: Madrid Encampment and Marathon Coalition Talks
The Spanish government is locked in marathon negotiations over an emergency housing decree as encampment protests in Madrid spread to Barcelona.
28 Sept
Mother of Underage Bride Married Off in Yavniel: 'I Knew If I Fought I Would Lose Her'
Devorah, a mother from Yavniel, recounted how her daughter was married on her 17th birthday in a home ceremony raided by police.
28 Sept
Israel Fuel Prices Set to Surge Past NIS 8 per Liter This Week
Gasoline prices in Israel are expected to rise by at least 40 agorot per liter between Wednesday and Thursday, driven mainly by rising global crude oil costs.
28 Sept
Taylor Swift and Madonna Sweep 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift became the most decorated artist in VMAs history, while Madonna took home seven awards at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
28 Sept
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iranian Truce Proposal
Brent crude climbed above $106 a barrel after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
28 Sept
US Ambassador: Trump Offered to Sell Weapons to China's Xi
The White House stated it has no plans to sell arms to Beijing after Ambassador David Perdue revealed Trump raised the offer during their meeting.
28 Sept
The Average Color of the Universe and a Meteor Over the Canary Islands
A look at the average hue of the universe according to NASA, a meteor reflected in a giant telescope mirror, and severe storms across the globe.
28 Sept
Iran Suspected in UK Air Base Plot; US Warns Citizens
Iran is suspected of involvement in a bomb plot against RAF Fairford that was foiled after a farmer's tip, prompting the US Embassy to urge citizens in the UK to exercise caution.
28 Sept
Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for Talks with Rubio
Faisal bin Farhan met with the US Secretary of State following the interception of Houthi missiles and drones fired toward the kingdom.
28 Sept
Report: Eight US Marines Injured in Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Eight US Marines sustained minor injuries from an Iranian cruise missile strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, in a previously undisclosed incident.
28 Sept
Heavy Heat in Eilat, Rain Expected in the North and Tiberias
Eilat reaches 38°C today, while rain chances stand at 50% or higher in the north and Tiberias.
28 Sept
Gold Drops Over 1% on US Rate-Hike and Fed Tightening Bets
Gold prices fell more than 1% as market expectations of US interest rate hikes and Federal Reserve tightening weighed on the metal.
28 Sept
Baltimore Ravens Edge Dallas Cowboys on Final Play in Brazil NFL Game
A 56-yard field goal as time expired sealed a 34-31 victory for Baltimore.
28 Sept
Report: Egyptian Intelligence Chief Warned Netanyahu Days Before Oct. 7
Egypt issued three separate warnings regarding Gaza prior to the attack, including a direct call to the prime minister, according to reports.
28 Sept
Pope Pledges Action on Clergy Abuse During Visit to France
During his visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo met with survivors of clergy abuse and called for the scourge to be rooted out.
28 Sept
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Resigns to Run for Prime Minister
Vučić steps down after nine years amid prolonged anti-corruption protests, launching a bid for premier in October snap elections.
28 Sept
Reports: Netanyahu Flew Secretly to Abu Dhabi, Met with UAE's MbZ
The prime minister made a secret four-hour trip to the UAE to meet with the Gulf state's president and discuss regional threats from Iran, according to Israeli reports.