Globes Curates World’s Most Compelling Stories
Globes, Israel’s leading business and news publication, has launched an exclusive special project featuring some of the world’s most captivating investigative journalism from international media powerhouses. The initiative, announced on September 20, 2026, aggregates groundbreaking stories spanning geopolitics, technology, economics, and human interest narratives that have captured global attention.
The curated collection represents a significant shift in how Israeli news outlets present international coverage to their audiences. Rather than simply translating wire reports, Globes is partnering with leading global news organizations to bring readers deeply reported stories that would otherwise require subscriptions to multiple international publications. The project underscores the growing appetite among Israeli readers for comprehensive international news that connects global developments to local contexts.
Featured Investigations Span Critical Global Issues
Among the stories featured in the special project is an investigation into a prominent reality television personality who has listed approximately 800 private islands for sale, raising questions about the real estate market’s most exclusive corner. The project also covers the mysterious disappearance of a Belarusian political opposition figure in the middle of the sea, a story that highlights the personal risks faced by regime critics in Eastern Europe and the international implications of authoritarian crackdowns.
Additional featured investigations address urgent contemporary issues: a comprehensive examination of the surveillance systems tracking hundreds of millions of Americans, raising privacy concerns in the digital age; the resurgence of nuclear energy development in an era of artificial intelligence, exploring how climate change and technological advancement are reshaping energy policy; and an in-depth guide to economic warfare compiled by a leading researcher who helped design international sanctions regimes against Russia and Iran.
What This Means for Israeli Readers
For Israeli audiences, access to these international investigations provides critical perspective on global developments that have direct ramifications for Israeli policy and security. The stories on sanctions architecture, surveillance infrastructure, and geopolitical shifts in Eastern Europe all connect to broader strategic questions facing Israeli policymakers. The project reflects a growing recognition among Israeli news organizations that their readers—many of whom have family, business, or educational ties abroad—require sophisticated understanding of international affairs.
The timing of Globes’ initiative reflects broader trends in global news consumption. As traditional print subscriptions decline, readers increasingly expect news organizations to serve as curators and interpreters of information, not merely reporters. By partnering with leading international newsrooms rather than competing with them, Globes positions itself as a gateway to world-class journalism for the Hebrew-reading audience.
Context: Israeli Media and International Coverage
Globes, founded in 1992, is Israel’s primary English and Hebrew-language business daily, known for rigorous investigative journalism and economic analysis. The publication serves both Israeli citizens and international audiences interested in Middle Eastern business and politics. The special project represents an expansion of the publication’s ambitions beyond traditional business news into broader international affairs coverage.
This initiative also reflects competitive pressures within Israeli media. As younger readers increasingly access news through digital platforms and international sources directly, Israeli publications must add value through curation, analysis, and context rather than simple reporting. Globes’ strategy of partnering with global newsrooms rather than attempting to compete with them directly suggests a sophisticated understanding of market positioning in the digital age.
Looking Forward
The success of this special project may influence how other Israeli news organizations approach international coverage. If readers respond positively, expect similar curation initiatives from competing publications. The project also raises questions about the future of global news ecosystems: will readers continue to consume news from dozens of separate subscriptions, or will curation platforms become primary entry points for international journalism?
For Globes specifically, the project represents an opportunity to deepen reader engagement and potentially expand its audience beyond traditional business news consumers into the broader international affairs market.
Source: Globes — Translated and expanded by Israel Daily Journal
