 Russia: US sanctions won't 'help' Biden-Putin summitRussia summons US ambassador to warn against imposing new sanctions in retaliation for election interference. US Sec. of State Blinken makes surprise visit to AfghanistanAntony Blinken, US Sec. of State, visits Afghanistan, speaking with local officials, US troops. 'The partnership is changing but enduring.' Blue and White displayed around the worldDisplays in honor of Israel's 73rd Independence Day shown at different locations around the world. Khamenei: US proposals not worth consideringIranian Supreme Leader rejects 'arrogant' American proposals in nuclear negotiations, reiterates demand that sanctions be lifted first. Iran vows to enrich uranium to 60% in response to Natanz attackIranian negotiator in Vienna says Islamic Republic to add 1,000 new centrifuges after Natanz nuclear facility damaged in possible sabotage. Backlash after Japan opts to dump radioactive water into Pacific OceanJapan planning to dump treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, as China warns of possible action. PM Netanyahu: 'Iran is working towards Israel's annihilation'Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. First senior Biden Admin. official visits IsraelUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Israel for 2-day visit to meet Defense Minister Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Giant lizard goes shopping in ThailandShoppers in a Thai supermarket were treated to the sight of a massive monitor lizard browsing the aisles. 'Time has come to open an Azerbaijan embassy in Israel'Azeri official: The Azeri people and the Jewish people have a long history together, the historic ties are deep. South African BDS activist gives pro-Hitler university lectureBDS activist being investigated by the University of Cape Town for defending Hitler in lecture he gave to students the week of Yom HaShoah. Nazi propaganda in Arabic revealed for the first timeIsraeli radio reveals old Nazi Arabic recording of 2 Moroccan soldiers seeking to defect to Germany to liberate Morocco. Report: US prevented top Nazi official from being extraditedTop Nazi official who spied for US was allowed to avoid trial until his death in 1975. Holocaust survivor: 'Medical mandates today are a major step backward toward genocide'Vera Sharav, founder of the Alliance for Human Research Protection, speaks to German Corona Committee. Biden to restore aid to UNRWAUS President may increase aid to UNRWA over previous levels as he reverses Trump moves cutting aid to PA. Global medical industry leaders join March of the LivingPfizer CEO, Teva Pharmaceuticals CEO and Dr. Anthony Fauci will join annual Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration. US Ambassador to the UN attacks Assad regime's chemical attacksUS Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Horrific banned weapons are being used against innocent people. Amb, Erdan: Holocaust deniers disgrace memory of victims, threaten us allIsrael’s Ambassador to the US and UN participates in virtual event with US State Department to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Iranian ship allegedly lying on vital oil route, Tasnim News Agency confirms ship was hitReports suggest the Saviz, stationed strategically on the coast of Yemen, forming a natural choke point. Danon: US will lose all leverage if it returns to Iran nuclear dealWorld Likud chairman and former Israeli Ambassador to the UN warns Biden Admin. against returning to 2015 nuclear deal. Sudan abolishes Israel boycott lawRepeal of law banning any dealings with Israel and Israelis paves way for full normalization between the countries. North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19North Korea says it will skip s Olympic Games to "protect players from COVID-19". Expert: UK variant should be thought of as a new virusDean of National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine says UK mutation affects young people more than original strain. Jewish Activists in the US Calling for an End to Uyghur SufferingRabbis and Jewish Activists Aim to Put an End to Uyghur Oppression Russia may be building its military power - in the ArcticNew 'superweapon' stealth torpedo capable of radiating target coastline, causing severe environmental damage, CNN reports. Taiwan: Train crash leaves at least 51 deadTruck falls into train's path, causing it to derail and killing at least 51 people. Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely: A Bridge to LondonIsraeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely describes how her family has adapted to being away from home during the COVID period. Russia: Alexei Navalny announces hunger strikeRussian opposition leader accuses prison officials of depriving him of proper medical care and sleep. Sudan gives US $335 million to compensate terror victimsUS receives compensation for terrorist attacks carried out by al Qaeda in exchange for removing Sudan from terror sponsor list. Leader of extremist haredi Orthodox sect Lev Tahor arrested in GuatemalaYaakov Weinstein of Lev Tahor arrested on first day of Pesach on suspicion of kidnapping. 'Chag sameach from ScoMo and J-Fry': Austrlian PM, Treasurer, wish Jews a happy PassoverAustralian PM Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wish Jews around the world a happy holiday, the Australian Jewish News reports. New report shows China still not certain where COVID-19 comes fromNew report by Chinese, WHO, scientists says possibility COVID-19 escaped from lab is 'extremely unlikely.' Suez Canal crisis: Ever Given free, on the moveShip which had blocked global shipping through Suez Canal for nearly a week finally pulled free. Senior Brazil official accused of making white supremacist signBrazilian president’s adviser accused of making white supremacist sign during legislative session. North Korea says it fired 'tactical guided projectile'North Korea says it fired new projectile that was improved to carry a 2.5-ton warhead. Bloomberg: Israel now among most 'COVID-Safe' places in the worldSuccessful vaccination campaign puts Israel among 5 safest places in the world for COVID according to new ranking. 200 scholars draft anti-Semitism definition excluding Israel boycotts'Jerusalem Declaration on Anti-Semitism' seeks to replace IHRA definition excluding much criticism of Israel Argentine soccer fans chant about ‘killing the Jews to make soap’Fans of a Buenos Aires-based soccer team chant about “killing the Jews to make soap” before game against a team with history of Jewish fans. US restoring assistance programs for the Palestinian AuthorityUS Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US resuming $15 million in aid to PA, says much criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under brutal conditions in penal colonyAccused of breaking parole while in Germany & serving 2.5-year prison term, Navalny says he's in 'real concentration camp.'Report: North Korea fired projectile into the seaThis marks North Korea's second missile launch in recent days. 'Durban IV is another attempt to turn fight against racism against Jews'Anne Bayefsky slams Biden Admin. for invoking anti-Semitic Durban conference, warns against repeat this year. North Korea launched two projectilesUS officials say move is on 'low end of the spectrum,' report says. Brazilian political party leader says Jews ‘sacrificed children’Labor Party chairman Roberto Jefferson accuses Jews of child sacrifice to 'Satanic deity' Baal. Ambassador Erdan hosts International Water Day eventIsrael’s Ambassador to the United States and United Nations Gilad Erdan hosts event highlighting innovative water reuse technologies. Putin to get COVID vaccine tomorrowRussian president says he will receive one of the domestically produced coronavirus vaccines. Turkey withdraws from accord to combat violence against womenTurkish President Erdogan provides no explanation after withdrawing from Istanbul Accords protecting women from domestic violence. Pakistan leader Imran Khan has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19Pakistan's PM Imran Khan has reportedly contracted the Coronavirus after receiving 1st dose of Chinese vaccine. Watch: Iceland volcano eruptsAerial footage showed lava snaking its way down an Icelandic volcano near Reykjavik. The last eruption there was some 800 years ago. 'Inquisition against the Jewish State at UN Human Rights Council'Following UN Human Rights Council session, Wiesenthal Centre speaks out against 'inquisition' against Israel. Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issueIsraeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail. Tanzanian President John Magufuli dies at 61Tanzanian president who vocally opposed Covid measures dies after what the government said was a battle with 'heart complications.'Russia demands apology for Joe Biden's 'killer' statementRussia demanding apology for US Pres. Biden's claim that Russian Pres. Putin is a 'killer,' senior Russian lawmaker says. North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'Top North Korean diplomat: We have only heard lunatic theory from the new US administration. Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violenceIsraeli Ambassador Erdan and US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urge world to adopt new technologies, ramp up fight against domestic violence.Putin recalls Russian ambassador to WashingtonRussia angered after US President calls Vladimir Putin a "killer" in TV interview. President welcomed in Vienna in official reception ceremonyRivlin welcomed in Vienna in an official reception ceremony and holds working meetings with the President and the Chancellor of Austria. |
