Dec 01, 2021
Israel, France discuss Iran nuclear talks
Jerusalem is calling on world leaders not to lift sanctions on Iran as part of the revived Vienna Talks, but to instead maintain pressure and increase supervision of the Islamic…
Dec 01, 2021
Soaring currency crash in Turkey
The Turkish lira is today rebounding from near a record low yesterday due to intervention by the country’s central bank. By Erin Viner Turkey's volatile trade in low liquidity came…
Dec 01, 2021
First ISIS conviction over Yazidi Genocide
A German court sentenced a former Islamic State terrorist to a life term in prison for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity against minority Yazidis in Iraq and…
Nov 30, 2021
Israel, UK vow to prevent Iranian nuclear bomb
The announcement came amid an official visit to the London by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. By Erin Viner Britain and Israel will "work night and day" in preventing Iran…
Nov 30, 2021
Fiery protests erupt in Lebanon
Demonstrators blocked roads and set fire across Lebanon in protest at the country's economic meltdown as the country’s currency plummeted to an historic new low. By Erin Viner Protestors erected…
Nov 30, 2021
First-ever remains of Sanhedrin era uncovered
Excavations “are revealing evidence of the life—and death” of the Sanhedrin supreme legislative Jewish assembly in the late first and second centuries, said the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant
Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Herzog Hanukah visit to Hebron draws Hamas fury
The Islamist leaders of Gaza threatened to retaliate after Israeli President Isaac Herzog lighted the first candle for the Jewish holiday at the Cave of the Patriarchs in the city.…
Nov 29, 2021
Low hopes ahead of Iran nuclear talks
World powers restart negotiations with Iran to salvage the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Austria today, where tensions are high and expectations low. By Erin Viner Few…
Nov 26, 2021
IAEA: Time running out to end Iran inspection dispute
It will soon be impossible to guarantee equipment at the TESA Karaj complex is not being diverted to make atom bombs, says International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi.…