South America

Israeli Dancer Reinvents Movement Language After Rare Medical Crisis

Israeli dancer Daphna Dudovich developed a new movement language called Water Spine after a rare neurological illness halted her career. Drawing inspiration from water and the spi…

Neta Menashe Opens Up About Her Journey From IDF Service to Reality TV Love on 'Married at First Sight'

Neta Menashe, an ex-IDF soldier and star of Israel's "Married at First Sight," discusses her transition from military service to reality TV fame and love. She and partner Evitar K…

Israel’s Advanced Weapons Boost Argentina’s Military and Equip Singapore’s New Warship

Argentina is enhancing its military with Israeli loitering munitions, becoming a regional leader in South America. Singapore’s new warship features Israeli Blue Spear missiles, wh…

Israeli Veteran Overcomes PTSD After Sniper Wound, Now Aids Trauma Survivors Post-October 7 Attacks

Tzviki Barkai, wounded by sniper fire during Operation Cast Lead, struggled with PTSD for years before finding healing through aquatic therapy. After the October 7 Hamas attacks w…

European Football Federations Threaten FIFA Boycott Over Privatization Plans

Fifty-five European football associations, including Israel's, threaten to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize World Cup management pa…

Bruno Caboclo Considers Leaving Europe to Return to Brazil Basketball

Bruno Caboclo, former Hapoel Tel Aviv player, is considering leaving Europe to join Flamengo in Brazil, aiming to play with friend Yago dos Santos. Despite his agent's preference…

Israeli Foreign Ministry Launches Paid Global Social Media Campaign to Boost Israel's Image

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has launched a paid social media campaign to recruit over 300,000 global activists, mainly from Jewish communities, to promote Israel’s image online. The…

Captain Neria Zisk Returns from South America to Fight and Dies Defending Commander in Gaza

Captain Neria Zisk, who was traveling in South America when war erupted, returned to Israel against orders to fight in Gaza. He died protecting his commander during a tank battle…

Israeli Health Official Warns of Dangerous Drugs and Fake Remedies in Ultra-Orthodox Communities

Israeli Travelers Prefer Staying in Israeli Hostels Abroad Due to Security Concerns

Israeli backpackers increasingly prefer Israeli-run hostels abroad due to security concerns and a desire for community. While antisemitism and political tensions affect travel cho…

Travel Insurance Prices Drop 21% in Israel, Yet 40% Price Gaps Persist Among Providers

Travel insurance prices in Israel have dropped about 21% over the past year, mainly due to a weaker dollar, but price gaps of up to 40% remain between insurers for similar coverag…

Israel Advances 'Crocodile Prison' Plan with Security Service Support and MoE Debate

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is advancing a plan to build a moat filled with crocodiles around a prison wing housing dangerous terrorists, supported by the…

FIFA Considers Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams, Boosting Israel's Qualification Chances

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is advancing plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams, potentially increasing Israel's chances to qualify. The proposal, supported by South Americ…

Spain Dominates Car Production Over Argentina Despite Close World Cup Final

While Spain and Argentina face off in the World Cup final, Spain leads decisively in car production with over 2 million vehicles made in 2025 compared to Argentina's 510,000. Spai…

FIFA's 2026 World Cup Generates Historic $10 Billion Revenue Boost

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is projected to generate nearly $10 billion, doubling Qatar 2022's revenue, driven by expanded teams, more matches, hig…

Lionel Messi Credits Yerba Mate for Fat Burning and Performance Boost

Lionel Messi has adopted a healthier diet and regularly drinks yerba mate, a traditional South American beverage rich in antioxidants and caffeine. Studies suggest yerba mate aids…

Colombia and Israel Agree to Fully Restore Diplomatic Ties and Move Embassy to Jerusalem

Colombia and Israel have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, including reopening embassies and relocating Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, ending a two-year diplomatic f…

Spain and Argentina Set for Historic World Cup 2026 Final Clash

Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final, marking the first-ever final between the reigning European and South American champions. Their originally scheduled 2023…

Racism Controversy Shadows Argentina National Football Team Amid Recent Wins

Argentina's national football team faces ongoing racism controversies, highlighted by players singing a racist chant after winning the 2023 Copa America. Sociologist Pablo Alberse…

Nearly 5,000 Dead and Thousands Missing After Venezuela Earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 have killed nearly 5,000 people, injured over 16,000, and left thousands homeless, with rescue and relief efforts ongoing.

ZAKA International Unit Completes Humanitarian Mission in Venezuela After Earthquake

ZAKA’s international team completed a ten-day humanitarian mission in Venezuela following a severe earthquake, providing rescue, medical aid, and logistical support to thousands…

FIFA Considers Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams for 2030 Tournament

FIFA is considering expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, aiming to boost global participation and revenues. The tournament will be hosted by six countries across South Americ…

Africa's Strong World Cup Showing Sparks Debate on Increasing Team Slots for 2026

African teams excelled in the current World Cup, with nine of ten reaching the Round of 32, sparking calls to increase Africa's slots in the 2026 tournament, which Morocco will co…

Israeli Rescue Team Inspires Hope in Venezuela After Deadly Earthquake

Two weeks after a deadly earthquake in Venezuela, an Israeli rescue team has provided critical aid and inspired hope, changing local attitudes and gaining government support for r…

Volkswagen Plans to Cut Half Its Global Model Range Amid Sales Slump and Rising Costs

Volkswagen Group is cutting its global model range by up to 50% amid falling sales, especially in China, and rising costs. The company reported an 8.6% drop in Q2 2024 deliveries…

Geological Uplift Explains Why Antarctica Froze Millions of Years Before the Arctic

A study explains that geological uplift in East Antarctica caused its ice sheet to form 34 million years ago, millions of years before the Arctic's ice sheets, despite warmer glob…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Remains Secure Despite Trump’s Controversial World Cup Intervention

U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial intervention to overturn a World Cup suspension failed to help the U.S. team avoid a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Despite criticism of FIFA’s g…

Migdal Invests $350 Million in US Data Center Firm EdgeConneX

Migdal is investing $350 million in US data center company EdgeConneX, controlled by Swedish fund EQT since 2020. EdgeConneX operates globally with clients in cloud and AI sectors…

Former Netanyahu Advisor Reveals Multiple Countries Secretly Courting Israel Beyond US

Ariel Bolshtein, former advisor to Netanyahu, stated that many countries besides the US are quietly seeking closer ties with Israel, highlighting a broader international diplomati…

Morocco Defeats Canada 3-0 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals Amid Injury Concern

Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, advancing to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament. The win set a record for the highest knocko…

Right-Wing Surge Reshapes South American Politics Amid Security and Economic Concerns

Right-wing candidates have recently won key elections across South America, including Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia, signaling a regional political shift…

Israeli ZAKA Team Provides Rescue and Medical Aid in Venezuela After Earthquake

An Israeli ZAKA rescue team is actively assisting in search, rescue, and medical aid efforts in Venezuela following a major earthquake, supporting both local residents and the Jew…

How To Find Equivalent Medications Abroad When You Forget Your Israeli Medicines

Israeli travelers who forget their medications abroad can find safe substitutes by identifying the active ingredient rather than brand names, which vary internationally. Availabil…

Argentine President Millei Calls Israel the Western World's Stronghold Against Escalating Threats

Argentine President Javier Milei stated at an Israel Allies Foundation event that Israel is the West's key defense against anti-Western threats, warning that if Israel falls, the…

Shufersal Ends Partnership with Baladi, Begins Direct Meat Imports and Private Brand Production

Shufersal is ending its partnership with meat producer Baladi, starting direct imports of chilled meat and awarding its private label production to other suppliers. Baladi's stock…

Shufersal Disrupts Israeli Meat Market With Direct South American Imports

Family Dispute Exposes Half Price Chain's Plans to Bring in New Partner Amid Debt Crisis

A family dispute within Israel's Half Price discount chain has surfaced publicly as minority shareholders sue majority owner Moti Kuperli over alleged mismanagement and exclusion…

Butcherie de Brilloche Launches South American Cocktail Bar with Grilled Skewers in Tel Aviv

Butcherie de Brilloche, a veteran Argentine steakhouse in Tel Aviv, has opened a new South American-themed cocktail bar offering creative grilled skewers and cocktails. The bar ai…

Tel Aviv Stocks Set to Rise on Wall Street Gains Led by Chip Shares

Tel Aviv stocks are set to open higher on the last day of Q2, buoyed by Wall Street gains led by chip shares. Despite some intraday declines, Israeli chip stocks are expected to r…

First Dinosaur Fossil Found in Antarctica Identified as Titanosaur

A dinosaur vertebra found in Antarctica in 1985 has been identified as belonging to a titanosaur, confirming these giant herbivores lived on the continent about 82 million years a…

Brazil Struggles and Trails Japan in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

Brazil trails Japan 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after a defensive error led to Japan's goal. Despite dominating possession, Brazil has struggled to break Japan's defense…

IDF Enhances Drone Threat Defense with New Radar Systems from Magos

The IDF is upgrading its drone detection capabilities by acquiring hundreds of advanced radar systems from Magos, enhancing early warning and detection of conventional and fiber-o…

Israeli Defense Ministry Purchases Hundreds of Advanced Radar Systems to Counter Hezbollah Drones

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has contracted Magus to supply hundreds of advanced radar systems for deployment along the Lebanon border to detect Hezbollah drones. The new AI-po…

Israeli NGO Operating Military-Style Unit Raises Millions Abroad Amid Controversy

Yatir, a civilian nonprofit raising millions abroad, operates as a quasi-IDF unit with advanced ATVs and reservist volunteers. Despite not being a formal military unit, it integra…

Ghana Coach Carlos Queiroz Criticizes Expanded 48-Team World Cup Format

Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the 2026 World Cup's new 48-team format, saying it reduces the prestige of qualification and turns the group stage into a mere warm-up, ref…

Messi Sets World Cup Records, Cementing GOAT Status Over Ronaldo

In the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi set multiple scoring records, including goals in seven consecutive World Cup matches, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's career World Cup tally. Me…

African Teams Dominate Knockout Stage With Historic 90% Qualification at 2026 World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup, nine out of ten African teams advanced to the knockout stage, a historic 90% success rate, while Asia saw only two of nine progress. European teams largely…

France's Osimhen Shines in Dominant World Cup Win Over Norway

In a highly anticipated World Cup match in Boston, France defeated Norway with a standout performance from Osimhen Dembélé, who scored a hat-trick. Norway rested key players inclu…