Crisis

Yehezkel Lifshitz, director of the Water Authority, rejects the claim that the system was caught unprepared, and argues that the very fact that most of the public barely felt the crisis proves the strength of the water sector. He gives himself and the Water Authority a grade of 8 for how the crisis was handled.

Europe is set to enter the winter with its lowest gas reserves in 13 years. With storage levels at only 63% in late August, experts warn of increased price volatility during the heating season.

Alongside the cultural myth, history proves that the month of August often brings a sequence of difficult events in Russia. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war and the downplaying of crises, there is growing concern over a 'Black August'.

The Israeli economy must abandon the habit of waiting for stability after every crisis. Uncertainty has become the new norm, requiring a shift in management strategies and state policy.

The short power struggle at the medical services company Novolog has turned the spotlight on the battered stock, which lost 76% of its value at its peak, and on the successful entrepreneur who brought it to the stock exchange but prefers to operate under the radar. What went wrong in Novolog's success story, and can it get back on the path to success after the Pozis family's renewed takeover and...

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban is celebrating in Kabul and projecting stability. However, threats on the ground are growing: conflict with Pakistan, insurgent attacks, hunger, unemployment, and international isolation.

While the number of doctors leaving the country has surged in the last two years, not even 25 million shekels could be found for transporting interns after shifts. Hundreds of millions were "shaved" from the Ministry of Health budget under the whitewashed title of "civilian emergency expenses." This is not a mistake, it is a policy.

More than 20,000 toddlers are expected to start the school year without a place in supervised daycare centers, a jump of about 20% compared to last year. The Daycare Forum and Na'amat warn that the shortage of caregivers has already become a social and economic crisis.

The mass breach into Ceuta exposed Brussels' open secret: Europe pays hundreds of millions to countries like Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Mauritania to stop migrants far from its territory. But now it turns out that these agreements have turned refugees into a strategic bargaining chip - and the entire continent vulnerable to constant extortion.

In an era of remote work under sirens, reserve duty, and shifting client requirements, some teams adapt quickly while others fall behind. A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals what enables teams to adapt faster and how this capability improves performance in a dynamic environment.

The wars in Iran and Ukraine, historic fires, the migration crisis, and fears of rising energy prices expose Europe's weakness, as it struggles to influence the decisions that shape its security and future.

A shortage of electricity and water, a surge in prices, increased repression, and erosion of security forces. All of these, alongside the organization of the opposition, could turn the internal arena into the factor that will determine the fate of the ayatollahs in Iran.

The health system enjoys the highest public trust in Israel, yet the position of Health Minister has become one of the least sought-after in politics. Amidst a staffing crisis, long waiting lists for surgeries, and mental health challenges, few parties have presented a concrete plan to address these critical issues.

The Spanish Prime Minister has faced sharp criticism for taking a vacation during the migration crisis in Ceuta. The British Prime Minister went on leave just two weeks after taking office, while leaders in Germany, France, and Italy are also beginning their summer breaks.

A news site identified with the Russian opposition published a surprising analysis about Putin • Unusually, he has gone out in recent days to meet citizens, and it turns out this is how he behaves in moments of real emergency • Recently, Ukraine has dealt a series of heavy blows to Russia, and Putin's support rating is plummeting.

Tzofit Grant shared on a podcast that over the past year, her cardiologist suggested she take psychiatric medication to cope with emotional stress.

Diamond exports since the beginning of the year have plummeted to $2.4 billion, only a third of the volume recorded a decade ago. Diamond Exchange President Nissim Zuaretz, who announced his resignation, highlighted the industry's taxation struggles compared to the competitive advantages offered by Belgium and Dubai.