UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General urges Taliban and all other parties to exercise the “utmost restraint” in order to protect lives in Afghanistan.
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Jordanian King calls for efforts to ensure Palestinian state
King Abdullah II meets PA chairman, calls for international efforts to enable Palestinian Arabs to establish their independent state.
US could offer COVID-19 booster shots this fall
Health care workers, nursing home residents and other older Americans would be the first to receive booster shots.
PA receives more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
PA announces it received 150,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
PA condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria
PA says planned Israeli construction "is in violation of all international legitimacy resolutions".
GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration
Group of Republican lawmakers blast European Union for its decision to send senior official to the inauguration of Iran’s new president.
Khamenei calls for 'decisive' measures against COVID-19
Iran's Supreme Leader urges "decisive" measures amid a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the country.
US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to Morocco
Blinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.
Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks
German Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity.
Israeli Ambassador urges dismissal of anti-Semitic UNRWA staff
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to UNRWA chief following UN Watch report revealing teachers' anti-Semitism.
US concerned over Polish restitution law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.
Report: FDA to approve booster shots within 48 hours
Sources say FDA will authorize COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for some people who are immunocompromised.
US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner
Biden administration says Egypt is a "constructive" defense partner despite concerns on human rights.
PA cabinet leader: Israeli cutting of our funds is illegal
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh blasts Israel over its cutting of money that the PA pays to terrorists and their families.
North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'
North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.
US officials to review classified documents related to 9/11 attacks
US officials could make public some review classified documents related to the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Iran's new President invited to regional summit in Baghdad
Iraq invites Ebrahim Raisi to regional summit. Turkey's President and Saudi Arabia's King have also been invited.
Erdan: The international community cannot ignore Hamas's human rights violations
Israeli Ambassador demands probe of incident in which Hamas terrorists prevented UN experts from operating in UNRWA school.
North Korea warns US and South Korea over joint military drills
Kim Jong Un's sister: South Korea and the United States will face even greater security threats for going ahead with joint military drills.
Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks.
Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tanker
US Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker.
CDC panel to discuss COVID-19 booster shots
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel to meet Friday to discuss considerations for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Toronto protesters call for violence against Jews
B’nai Brith Canada condemns ongoing failure by authorities to prevent hateful rallies targeting Israeli Jews in downtown Toronto.
Salafists attack seaside tourist site in Gaza
One of the Gaza Strip’s most luxurious seaside tourist sites attacked after the resort was accused of holding a mixed-gender concert.
Raisi names head of blacklisted group as vice president
Iran's new President names chairman of powerful state-owned foundation sanctioned by US as his first vice-president.
EU: Iran clearly behind attack on tanker
European Union says all evidence clearly points to Iran as being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman.
Israeli Ambassador: UN willfully turns a blind eye to Hezbollah's war crimes
Ambassador Gilad Erdan fires back after UN chief calls on all parties to exercise restraint following rocket fire from Lebanon to Israel.
'UNRWA is missing the point entirely'
Head of UN Watch responds to UNRWA's probe into anti-Semitism among its staffers: UN should appoint an independent commission of inquiry.
Chemical weapons watchdog demands information from Syria
OPCW demands more information from Syria about destruction of two chlorine cylinders.
Report: PA banks refusing to transfer Qatari money to Gaza
PA officials fear cooperating with transfer of Qatari aid would expose them to legal actions.
Lebanese President condemns Israeli air strikes
Lebanese President Michel Aoun blasts Israel's retaliatory air strikes following rocket attacks on northern Israel.
US urges Iranian President to resume nuclear talks
US urges Ebrahim Raisi to return to talks on both nations resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran to Israel: Don't test us
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson warns Israel against attacking his country: Any foolish act will be met with a decisive response.
Security Council to discuss tanker attack off coast of Oman
Britain to raise last week’s deadly tanker attack at closed-door meeting, but the 15-member body is not expected to take any action.
Iran's COVID-19 cases top four million
COVID-19 infections in Iran hit a new one-day record for a third straight day.
Israeli Ambassador meets Sen. Feinstein amid Ben & Jerry's boycott
Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Ben & Jerry’s is targeting Israel with a double standard through its antisemitic boycott.
Britain urges UN to respond to tanker attack near Oman
British Foreign Secretary: Security Council must respond to Iran’s destabilizing actions & lack of respect for international law.
US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel
State Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation.
IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon
Fighter jets strike areas in Lebanon from which rockets were fired toward the State of Israel as well as infrastructure used for terrorism.
US rejects WHO appeal on booster shots
US rejects WHO's appeal for moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots and for rich countries to focus on supplying poorer nations.
