North Korea says COVID outbreak is trending downward
North Korea reports less than 200,000 new patients with fever symptoms for a third consecutive day.
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Hamas wins student election at university near Ramallah
Hamas supporters celebrate landslide student election win at Birzeit University.
Buffalo shooting suspect back in court
Judge adjourns case of Payton Gendron until June 9 for further proceedings.
Lapid to meet Meretz MK who quit coalition
Yesh Atid chairman speaks to MK Ghaida Rinawie and the two agree to meet on Sunday.
US Health Secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 during visit to Berlin.
UN expert:
UN expert: US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted
Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".
Hundreds flock to Africa's oldest synagogue for Lag Ba'omer
Annual pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue in Djerba resumes after two-year hiatus due to COVID.
US National Security Advisor:
US National Security Advisor: Excellent meeting with Gantz at the White House
During his visit to Washington, Gantz is also expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Probe clears US Army in Syria strike that killed civilians
Pentagon investigation into 2019 strike in Syria that killed numerous civilians finds no violations of policy.
Iran inaugurates drone production line in Tajikistan
Iran announces production line for manufacturing a new military drone in Tajikistan.
Iran:
Iran: Academic arrested over 'ties to foreign states'
Academic and author Said Madani has been detained several times in the past.
US to ease some restrictions on Cuba
The announcement stops short of returning US-Cuba relations to rapprochement engineered by Obama.
Report:
Report: US to authorize Pfizer booster for 5-to-11-year-olds
CDC vaccine experts reportedly to meet Thursday to discuss Pfizer's request for booster for children.
Document:
Document: Buffalo shooter planned the massacre weeks beforehand
Document posted online by suspected Buffalo shooter details his initial plans weeks before the shooting.
PA chairman vows:
PA chairman vows: We will continue to pay allowances to families of 'martyrs'
On "Nakba Day", Mahmoud Abbas says he is committed "to the rights of the families of the martyrs and prisoners."
North Korea:
North Korea: Kim orders army to help stabilize supply of medicines
The order comes as the country battles its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Hezbollah-backed list loses seat in south Lebanon stronghold
Hezbollah-backed list loses Orthodox Christian seat in south Lebanon district but expected to retain remaining 10 seats in the district.
Biden to visit Buffalo following mass shooting
White House says President and First Lady will visit Buffalo on Tuesday to "grieve with the community".
Iraqi bill: Death penalty for normalization with Israel
Iraqi parliament discussing a bill banning normalization of ties with Israel, with the punishment being death penalty or life imprisonment.
Iran detains two French citizens for fomenting 'insecurity'
France denounces arrests, summons senior Iranian diplomat.
COVID-19 in North Korea?
COVID-19 in North Korea? Country reports six people dead due to 'fever'
The announcement comes a day after North Korea acknowledged for the first time that a COVID-19 outbreak had been recorded in the country.
5 Egyptian soldiers killed in attack in Sinai Peninsula
This is the second deadly attack against security forces in the Sinai in less than a week.
Israeli Ambassador to Tlaib:
Israeli Ambassador responds to Tlaib: Why not support our call for joint investigation?
Ambassador Michael Herzog responds to US Congresswoman who blamed Israel for death of Al Jazeera journalist in Jenin.
One year later:
One year later: Victims of Surfside condo collapse to receive compensation
Victims of collapse of Florida tower that killed 98 people last year reach $997 million settlement.
State Department:
State Department: The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group
State Department Spokesman Ned Price: We'll “pursue other means” if needed to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.
'No Steins'
'No Steins': Nasrallah slams Israeli-born US envoy
Hezbollah leader takes aim at Amos Hochstein, the US mediator in Lebanon's maritime border dispute with Israel.
IAEA:
IAEA: Iran not answering questions on undeclared nuclear activity
IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says Iran has not yet clarified queries over possible undeclared nuclear activity.
Report in Syria:
Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra
Lebanese news agency claims Israel targeted a military post west of the village of Khader.
Jordan's Foreign Minister:
Jordan's Foreign Minister: There is no Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blasts Israel and declares: Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.
EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks
Enrique Mora, the EU diplomat seeking to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, will visit Tehran this week.
Egypt's Sisi hopes for counterterrorism cooperation with US
Egyptian President meets top US general following latest ISIS attack in Sinai Peninsula.
Biden to meet Jordanian King, discuss Middle East
The meeting follows recent clashes on the Temple Mount and Jordan's criticism of Israel over those clashes.
ADL offers reward for information on antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn
Anti-Defamation League offers reward of up to $5,000 for information on perpetrators of two assaults of Jewish men in Brooklyn.
Former Defense Secretary:
Former US Defense Secretary: Trump complained about 'ugly' Navy ships
Mark Esper claims in new book that Trump complained about America’s “ugly” Navy ships and said Russia’s looked better.
ISIS claims deadly attack in Sinai Peninsula
Islamic State claims attack that killed an officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers in Northern Sinai.
Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list
Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.
The manhunt continues
The manhunt continues: Police name terrorists in Elad attack
Police identify Assad Yussef Assad Al-Rafa'i, 19, and Sabhi Imad Sabhi Abu Shakir, 20 as terrorists who murdered three people in Elad.
Blinken condemns attack:
Blinken condemns Elad attack: A horrific attack targeting innocent men and women
Secretary of State condemns attack in which three people were murdered: We remain in close contact with our Israeli friends and partners.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Russia is following the concept of Goebbels
Ukrainian President blasts Russian FM's remarks: They are using the same methodology as Goebbels.
Herzog:
Herzog: I expect Lavrov to retract his words and apologize
President Herzog on Russian Foreign Minister's remarks: He chooses to spread lies which smell of antisemitism.
