China, US to maintain communication on Trump's China visit By ZHANG YUNBI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-03-18 15:48

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/18/WS69ba58bfa310d6866eb3e81a.html The Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that "China and the United States will continue to maintain communication" regarding US President Donald Trump's expected visit to China.

West calls for restraint over Lebanon offensive By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-18 09:39

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/18/WS69ba0241a310d6866eb3e697.html Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom issued a joint plea to the Israeli government on Monday evening, urging it to refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon after the military made incursions into the south of the country.

Remilitarization threatens region Shift in postwar stance undermining Japan's pacifist constitution: Experts By YANG RAN | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-18 10:06

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/18/WS69ba08b1a310d6866eb3e712.html Japan's rapid departure from its postwar pacifist stance, marked by a significant push toward remilitarization, is undermining the country's pacifist constitution, experts caution.

Flailing support casts doubt on Iran campaign legitimacy Analysts warn of diplomatic fallout and strategic strain amid widening conflict By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-18 09:29

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/18/WS69ba0013a310d6866eb3e66d.html Attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran face a "crisis of legitimacy" after several of Washington's allies refused to join its military campaign in the Middle East, analysts say.

Who could replace Larijani amid growing internal rifts? Analysis: Raz Zimmt|Yesterday | 14:12

Who could replace Larijani amid growing internal rifts? Analysis: ongoing assassinations of senior Iranian political and security officials may deepen cracks within the leadership, but could also strengthen Revolutionary Guard, already bolstered by Mojtaba Khamenei’s close ties to it Raz Zimmt|Yesterday | 14:12 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/sjdpilpq11e

From viral moments to strategy: a call for coordinated Jewish advocacy on US campuses Opinion: Aya Shechter|10:25

From viral moments to strategy: a call for coordinated Jewish advocacy on US campuses Opinion: 'Here we are, still fighting a system with campaigns'; isolated acts and viral campaigns fall short against a coordinated movement against Israel; what is needed is a unified, long-term strategy ahead of the 2026 elections Aya Shechter|10:25 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bygirmo5bx

Study reveals Israel’s war divide: women more stressed, ultra-Orthodox less fearful, Arabs most distressed Or Sofer|Yesterday | 09:26

Study reveals Israel’s war divide: women more stressed, ultra-Orthodox less fearful, Arabs most distressed Study finds Arab citizens report highest distress, women more likely to seek shelter and feel stress, while ultra-Orthodox report stronger faith and resilience during the war Or Sofer|Yesterday | 09:26 https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/bktv8plc11e?tbref=hp