The Wall Street Journal
Israeli-media coverage mentioning The Wall Street Journal, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Microsoft raises Xbox prices as component costs keep climbing
Microsoft will raise Xbox prices on August 1, citing soaring component, storage, and memory costs. The changes come hours after Apple increased MacBook and iPad prices, and Micros…
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Reportedly Strike Cargo Ship Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The strike damaged the bridge, caused no injuries, a…
Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices amid surging AI memory demand
Apple raised prices Thursday on several MacBook and iPad models, citing surging AI-driven demand for memory chips. Some products increased by up to $300, after CEO Tim Cook had wa…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
The New American Dream Is to Stop Working, and It Comes With Risks
A Wall Street Journal investigation describes a growing American obsession with earning money without traditional work, fueled by Amazon, Etsy, eBay and AI tools. It highlights su…
Elon Musk Quietly Built a Private Property Cluster Near Austin
Elon Musk has built a private housing cluster in West Lake Hills, Texas, using companies linked to him to buy at least three large homes. The purchases fit a broader pattern of un…
Trump’s European Allies Are Receding as His Popularity Sours
Donald Trump is losing key European nationalist allies, highlighted by a public rupture with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As support for Trump weakens across Europe, lea…
Iranian Delegation Walks Out After Trump Threat Derails Switzerland Talks
Trump’s threat against Iran during Sunday talks in Switzerland sparked a confrontation with the Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. After Qalibaf rebuked JD Vance, t…
ICC Panel Recommends Dismissing Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Misconduct Claims
An ICC panel has recommended dismissing chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct with a junior staffer. Member states will vote on July 24 in New York, while the…
Russia Furious Over Trump’s Shift as Pressure on Belarus Intensifies
Russia says Donald Trump is no longer acting as a neutral mediator on Ukraine, while Ukrainian officials report improved ties with him. At the same time, Moscow is reportedly pres…
Why Zlatan's sly Ronaldo jab fits the World Cup's most talked-about TV feud
A Wall Street Journal column says the real World Cup spectacle is the on-air feud between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas on Fox Sports. It also highlights Ibrahimovic's dismis…
A New Latin American Wave Is Reshaping Israel’s Political Outlook
International reports say Israel is facing pressure in Lebanon, while a pro-Israel shift is emerging in parts of Latin America. At the same time, a New York Democratic primary sho…
Russia Presses Belarus to Deepen Role in War Against Ukraine
Russia is pressuring Belarus to expand military support for the war in Ukraine, including more launch sites, infrastructure, and troops. Zelensky warned Ukraine may strike Belarus…
Trump’s Online Threats Disrupted U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland, Report Says
A Wall Street Journal report says Donald Trump’s threats on Truth Social startled Iranian negotiators during direct talks in Switzerland and helped derail an in-person meeting. Th…
Report: China’s yuan network is helping Iran sidestep U.S. sanctions
A Wall Street Journal report says China’s expanding yuan-based payment system is helping Iran sell oil and bypass U.S. sanctions. The piece says the trend is reshaping global fina…
Report: Iranian negotiators consulted psychologists to understand Trump
Iranian negotiators reportedly consulted psychologists and studied Donald Trump’s 1987 book to better predict his responses. The effort was aimed at understanding how he would rea…
Iran Ends Face-to-Face Talks After Trump Threatens Military Action
Iran ended direct talks with the United States in Switzerland after Donald Trump threatened Iran on social media. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the threats violated a recent under…
Trump Orders New Push to Speed U.S. Quantum Computing Race Against China
Donald Trump signed two executive orders to speed U.S. quantum computing development and strengthen defenses against China. The plan sets targets for a quantum computer by 2028, d…
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 to Explore AI for Filmmaking
Google is investing $75 million in A24 as part of an AI research partnership focused on film production and distribution. The deal is Google’s first investment in a movie studio a…
Trump’s Iran Policy Has Shifted, Except on Nuclear Issues
Bloomberg says Iran is already trying to restore oil sales to Asia after the U.S. granted a 60-day sanctions waiver. A Wall Street Journal analysis says Trump has softened most of…
Tim Cook Warns Apple Price Hikes Are Coming as Memory Costs Surge
Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that rising memory-chip costs may force the company to raise prices, possibly starting with the iPhone 18 in September. Analysts say AI-driven chip short…
Microsoft Pushes Back Against AI Power Concentration
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticized OpenAI and Anthropic for concentrating AI power and using fear-based narratives to justify massive spending. He said Microsoft will promote…
San Antonio Mayor Calls for Kanye West Concert Cancellation
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pressing to cancel Kanye West’s July 4 concert at a city-funded venue, citing his antisemitic history. Her call follows similar objections in…
Iran Intensifies Repression with Executions of Alleged Dissidents
Iran is executing alleged dissidents and using espionage and other charges to suppress unrest, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The article says Nasser Bakhrazadeh and M…
Wall Street Journal Exposes Secret Influencer Marketing Network Behind Polymarket
A Wall Street Journal investigation says Polymarket paid influencers to fake trading success through cloned simulation systems. The campaign, aimed at U.S. users despite regulator…
U.S. Sanctions Are Losing Their Bite as Iran, Russia and North Korea Adapt
A Wall Street Journal investigation says U.S. sanctions have lost much of their impact because Iran, Russia and North Korea have learned to evade them. Experts blame weak enforcem…
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Fuel Network, Exposing a Growing Weakness in Putin’s War Machine
Ukraine is intensifying drone attacks on Russian refineries, causing fuel shortages, price spikes, and restrictions across Russia and occupied areas. The campaign is also weakenin…
Oddity Surges While Amdocs and REE Sink in a Mixed Week for Israeli Stocks
Oddity Tech, Amdocs and REE moved sharply in opposite directions in a volatile week for Israeli stocks on Wall Street. Oddity surged, while Amdocs hit a six-year low and REE sank…
Tel Aviv Penthouse Sells for NIS 45 Million After Three Months on Market
Israel Sotheby's International Realty sold a 358-square-meter penthouse on Ussishkin Street in Tel Aviv for NIS 45 million. The buyers are an Israeli couple in their 60s, while th…
Kushner’s $5 Billion Albanian Resort Plan Triggers Protests, Probe and EU Concerns
Jared Kushner’s planned $5 billion luxury resort development in Albania has sparked mass protests, a land-deal investigation and concern from the European Commission. The project…
Texas Cattleman’s $170 Million Scheme Exposed as a Ponzi Operation
Brian McClain, a cattle rancher in Texas and Kentucky, died by suicide in April 2023 after a scheme built on nonexistent cattle unraveled. Investigators say he raised about $170 m…
Qatar, U.S. Draft Plan to Unfreeze Iranian Funds for Humanitarian Use
The U.S. and Qatar are developing a monitored mechanism to let Iran use some frozen funds for humanitarian purchases only. Tehran wants immediate access to about $24 billion, but…
Lebanon Fighting Delays U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Switzerland, as Qatar Funds Are Floated
Steve Witkoff is heading to Switzerland for delayed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, but fighting in Lebanon has pushed back the meeting. The discussions will also cover sanctions relief…
Reuters: Iran set up covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states
Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard ran covert cells in Iraq to carry out drone attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The cells allegedly operated independe…
U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva called off after Iranian delegation withdraws
Switzerland said the Geneva talks between the U.S. and Iran were canceled after Iran withdrew and Vice President J.D. Vance did not travel. The day also featured sharp statements…
Wall Street Journal: Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion More Because of War With Iran
The Wall Street Journal says the Pentagon needs another $80 billion because of the war with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steven Feinberg reportedly told members of Congress last…
ICC Oversight Panel Finds Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Chief Prosecutor Credible, Sets Vote on Removal
The ICC’s oversight body found sexual misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan credible and scheduled a July 24 vote on whether to remove him. Khan has been susp…
Apple Signals Possible Price Increases as Component Costs Surge
Apple CEO Tim Cook said rising component costs could force Apple to raise prices soon. The increase could affect the iPhone 18 lineup, Macs, tablets, and other products, as memory…
Trump Says He May Back Netanyahu Again, as U.S. Officials Defend Iran Deal
Donald Trump said he is likely to back Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s next election, though he wants to see who else runs. The remarks came amid reports of strained Trump-Netanyah…
Trump and Netanyahu Clash as U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal
A Wall Street Journal report says tensions between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have sharply worsened over the U.S. push to settle the conflict with Iran. Their clashes cam…
Emirati analyst’s attack on Trump over Iran deal sparks backlash
Amjad Taha, an Emirati analyst, blasted Donald Trump over a temporary Iran-related understanding, saying it damages trust with U.S. allies, especially Israel. The Wall Street Jour…
Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump’s Iran Deal Damages Israel and Empowers Tehran
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s new Iran deal, saying it harmed Israel and strengthened Tehran. The article says Trump signed the memorandum in Versailles on Wednesday, prompti…
CyberArk Founder Says Sale to Palo Alto Was Right, If Painful
CyberArk founder Udi Mokady says the company’s $25 billion sale to Palo Alto Networks was painful but necessary. He described the AI-driven rationale for the deal, the February 20…
Washington Alarmed After Anthropic AI Model Shows Advanced Hacking Abilities
Anthropic’s Mythos AI model reportedly found and exploited critical software vulnerabilities, triggering panic in Washington and a forced shutdown. The Trump administration respon…
Where Iran’s Frozen Billions Are Held Around the World
Iran is trying to recover frozen overseas assets, with talks focused on at least $24 billion of a much larger pool. The biggest sums are believed to be in China, Iraq, India, Sout…
Trump Administration Downplays Iran Deal, Says It Contains No Secret Commitments
Trump administration officials told CNN that a forthcoming memorandum with Iran contains no secret commitments and is meant to be politically saleable in Tehran. Their comments ca…
First Iranian Oil Tankers Cross Hormuz in Nearly Two Months
Three Iranian oil tankers crossed the U.S. blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, the first departures from Iran in nearly two months. The move comes after a U.S.-Iran memorandum o…