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Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says


The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas. Those emissions would total 37.4 billion tons in 2024, up by 0.8% in 2023, the report said.




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Jew-hunting riots in Amsterdam expose dangers of bystander inaction


By staying silent, these bystanders betray themselves, their communities, and democratic ideals—abandoning Amsterdam’s Israeli and Jewish guests.




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Vandals slash out faces, Jewish stars, from Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors


A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.




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The pogrom in Amsterdam should be a wake-up call for the Western world


Heed this warning: Islamic fundamentalists may start with the Jews, but they won’t stop there.




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Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity


Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.




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Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right


Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."




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Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic


Russia started mass supplying its military with Zicron missiles to attempt to boost its nuclear forces.




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Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany


Moreover, the IDF said that it marked the start of Germany building the next submarine, the Dakar, which is due to be delivered sometime in the next decade.




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Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA


Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.




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Cigarettes found smuggled inside loaf of bread at Carmel Prison


Prison sergeant thwarts cigarette smuggling attempt after discovering contraband hidden inside sliced bread at Carmel Prison.




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Defense Minister Israel Katz not blocking IDF issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim


Speculation spiked after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Katz that the attempts to draft Haredim would be halted, given Netanyahu and the haredi coalition parties' opposition.




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Defense Minister Katz: Time is right to hit Iran


Israel's incoming Defense Minister Yisrael Katz declared conditions are optimal for targeting Iran's nuclear program, citing recent successful Israeli airstrikes and broad national consensus.





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The Jerusalem Post is heading to the Magic City. Are you coming with us?


On December 9-10, 2024, The Jerusalem Post will host an inaugural summit in Miami, bringing forward the discussions about the "tomorrow" of our community.




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How to make aliyah amid war: Everything you need to know


LIVE: Leaders and experts talk aliyah, how to manage finances, real estate in the middle of war.




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'Emilia Perez': From Mexican cartel leader to Tel Aviv's operating table


Emilia Perez tells a colorful story of cartels, gender, and redemption.




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Israeli NGO hosts event for fallen immigrant soldiers, security personnel in Middle East war


During the event, an exhibition presented the fallen soldiers and presented their personal stories, and a ceremony was held in their memory with the participation of the bereaved families.




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How Israel’s war risks destroying ties with Jordan and regional allies


The longevity of peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt may create the impression that these relationships are immune to crises. However, this assumption should not be put to the test.




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How Iran’s attacks on Israel backfired, escalating regional conflict


Israel’s counterattacks on Iran underscore high stakes in Middle East.




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Israel's younger generation are going beyond. Here's how you can support them


KKL-JNF — Helping pre-military programs prepare for life beyond the military.




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Tel Aviv Spirit Festival explores mindfulness, resilience, and healing from trauma


Spirit Film Festival brings films on resilience, spirituality, and healing to Tel Aviv.




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Dystopian worlds and surreal animation await at AniNation Festival in Jerusalem


AniNation Festival brings top Israeli and global animated films to Jerusalem Cinematheque.




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Kyiv Jewish Forum 2024 to address Ukraine, Israel, US relations amid wars


The Kyiv Jewish Forum will launch on The Jerusalem Post website on




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Settler mob attack IDF soldiers with stones, hospitalizing one with head injuries


About 50 settlers gathered to attack the IDF soldiers, injuring one soldier who was taken to hospital with head injuries.




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Netanyahu was aware of illegally obtained classified document, suspected leaker's attorney says


It is still unclear if Eliezer Feldstein, the PM's media team advisor suspected of leaking the documents, did so at the prime minister's orders.




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'History is back, and the old normal isn’t returning' Bari Weiss tells young Jewish leaders


The Free Press founder urges Jewish leaders to confront rising antisemitism and embrace resilience in her powerful DC speech.




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Dan Bilzerian 'would bet entire net worth that less than 6 million Jews were killed in Holocaust'


Bilzerian has also described Hamas as a "resistance organization" and had called its late leader Yahya Sinwar "a hero" after his death on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show.





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Trump announces former Gov. Mike Huckabee nominated as ambassador to Israel


Huckabee is a former Southern Baptist Pastor and a former Trump challenger who ran in the 2016 presidential election. 




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Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary


Hegseth, if confirmed, could aid Trump's promise to remove generals he believes prioritize progressive diversity policies opposed by conservatives.




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Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumour of Bomb Explosion in Jos

[Premium Times] The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos.




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Uganda: COP29 - Nankabirwa Calls for Clean Cooking Solutions to Support Refugee Communities, Protect Forests

[Nile Post] Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda's extensive refugee population and safeguard the country's forests.




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Sudan: Australian Court Jails Man for Leaving Wife 'Discarded' in Sudan

[Dabanga] Melbourne, Australia -- A 52-year-old man was jailed in Australia today, after he deceived his Sudanese wife into leaving Australia, and subsequently left her stranded in Sudan. A Sudanese family law expert has hailed the verdict as "a victory for women". The man, who is an Australian citizen, was charged by Australian Federal Police in 2022, under exit trafficking legislation, enacted by Australia to combat human trafficking that pivots on the departure, instead of the arrival of the victim. Neither names may be revealed for




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Africa: Climate Change Finance, Natural Capital Accounting By African Countries, Top African Development Bank Group's Agenda At Cop 29

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The world's largest annual climate conference opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, with African nations ramping up efforts to tackle climate change. At COP29, the African Development Bank aims to mobilize additional resources for climate action in Africa and launch a bold new approach to assessing African economies by including their "green wealth."




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Nigeria: WFP Calls for Urgent Life-Saving Support in Nigeria As 33 Million People Face Food Insecurity in 2025

[WFP] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by Chi Lael, WFP Spokesperson for Nigeria (speaking from Abuja via Zoom) - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.




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Malawi: Tithawire Kuti? Malawians Struggling to Make Ends Meet Amid Soaring Cooking Oil Prices

[Nyasa Times] Malawians across the country are feeling the weight of soaring cooking oil prices, with many struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise. Over the past month, the price of cooking oil has surged by an average of 12%, forcing consumers to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase essential household items.




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Botswana: Botswana's Election Shock - Analyst Reflects On Why Voters Kicked the Ruling Party Out After 58 Years

[The Conversation Africa] The dramatic loss of power by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had governed Botswana since independence in 1966, will go down in history as one of the biggest electoral upsets in Africa.




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Africa: World's Longest Arbitrarily Detained Journalist Receives The Edelstam Prize

[The Edelstam Foundation] The Edelstam Prize 2024 is awarded to Mr. Dawit Isaak for his outstanding contributions and exceptional courage in standing up for freedom of expression, one's beliefs, and in the defence of Human Rights. The prize will be awarded during a ceremony at the House of Nobility in Stockholm, Sweden, on 19th November 2024. As Dawit Isaak is a prisoner of conscience and the longest-held detained journalist in the world, he cannot be present. His daughter, Betlehem Isaak, will receive the prize on his behalf.




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Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates

[Mastercard Foundation] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. The event will connect over 30,000 skilled professionals to the job market.




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Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

[ISS] In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend.




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Kenya: Impasse Persists On Revenue Sharing As MPs Demand Withdrawal of Road Maintenance Fund Case

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Politics surrounding the control of the Sh10.5 billion Road Maintenance Levy Fund between MPs and Governors has continued to stall talks to iron out the stalemate over the equitable revenue share to the devolved units.




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Ethiopia: UN Conducts Fourth Review of Ethiopia's Human Rights Record Amid Mounting Reports of Rights Abuses

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's human rights record is under review today, 12 November 2024, by the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, marking the fourth assessment of the country's human rights practices.




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Ethiopia: CPJ's Five-Year Review Reveals Significant Decline in Press Freedom Since Ethiopia's Last Review

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) presented to the UN's Human Rights Council a five-year review of press freedom in Ethiopia ahead of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Ethiopia at the 47th Session taking place today by the UN's Human Rights Council.




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Ethiopia: Who Is Fano? Inside Ethiopia's Amhara Rebellion

[The New Humanitarian] Bahir Dar, Amhara -- 'I have been in the jungle, struggling for my people.'




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Sudan: Allies of Warring Generals 'Enabling the Slaughter,' Security Council Hears

[UN News] The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN's top political affairs official told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that a ceasefire and a negotiated political solution remain the only viable path to peace.




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Chad: Chad Says Boko Haram Fighters Fleeing to Neighboring States

[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state's territory and crossing over into Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. State TV reports the fighters fled after clashes with Chadian forces over the weekend that killed more than 100 Boko Haram fighters as well as close to 20 Chadian soldiers.




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South Sudan: Alarming Spike in Admissions of Children With Malaria At Aweil State Hospital

[MSF] An alarming number of children suffering from severe malaria have been admitted to Aweil state hospital, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs the paediatric and maternity wards, in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal state, South Sudan, over the past three months. Malaria admissions to the children's ward began to increase in June and, by September, up to 400 children a week were being admitted to the paediatric department with severe malaria - more than double the numbers compared to September the




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Senegal: Former Rivals Sonko and Macky Sall Face Off Again in Senegal's Parliamentary Elections

[RFI] In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament. This follows their competition in the March 2024 presidential election.




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Africa: How Could U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa Play Out Under Trump 2.0?

[VOA] Johannesburg -- President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be closely watching the incoming administration's movements further afield, in Africa, where U.S.-China rivalry is high.




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Sudan: UN Appeals for Sudan Cease-Fire As Fighting Spreads

[VOA] United Nations -- The United Nations renewed its appeal for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan on Tuesday, with officials warning that civilians are paying a high price for the fighting, as external parties fuel the conflict by supplying weapons.