Belgium:
Belgium: Trial begins for suspected Paris attack helpers
Trial of 14 people accused of helping ISIS terrorists who carried out 2015 Paris attacks begins in Belgium.
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Ukraine:
Ukraine: Direct communications with Chernobyl plant restored
IAEA says direct communications restored between Chernobyl plant and state atomic power regulator.
Blinken to Lapid and Abbas:
Blinken speaks to Lapid and Abbas: It is important to end the cycle of violence
Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister and PA chairman, calls for restraint and "refraining from actions that escalate tensions".
Iranian President:
Iranian President: We'll target Israel if it makes the tiniest move against us
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that his country is watching any move by Israel “closely.”
Erdogan on Jerusalem:
Erdogan on Jerusalem: We hope such actions won't be repeated in the future
Turkish President criticizes Israel’s actions amid tensions on the Temple Mount.
State Department:
State Department: If Iran wants sanctions lifted, it will have to address our concerns
State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.
UN Security Council to discuss Jerusalem unrest
China, France, UAE, Norway, and Ireland ask for meeting to discuss the recent violence in the Old City.
US official:
US official: We're looking at possibly labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
State Department spokesperson says officials are looking at every tool available to hold Russia accountable for war in Ukraine.
After rocket attack:
After rocket attack: IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop in Gaza
IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Russia has launched an offensive in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President says Russian forces have started "the battle of the Donbas".
North Korea tests new guided weapons system
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises latest test of system meant to improve the country’s "tactical nukes".
Iranian official:
Iranian official: We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary
Quds Force head Esmail Ghaani: Wherever we identify a Zionist threat, we will harshly confront them.
Israel hopes US will mend ties with Saudi Arabia
Ambassador Michael Herzog expresses hope that US and Saudi Arabia fix their relationship.
ISIS 'Beatle' convicted of kidnapping and murdering Americans
Jury convicts El Shafee Elsheikh for his role in ISIS group hostage-taking scheme.
Russia says its flagship missile cruiser has sunk
Russia says missile cruiser has sunk following a major fire. Ukraine claimed its forces had damaged the ship with missile strikes.
Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus
Syria's air defense systems activated following air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus area.
Biden announces $800 million military aid package for Ukraine
The aid includes heavier equipment such as helicopters, howitzers and armored personnel carriers.
Murderer of British lawmaker gets life in prison
ISIS supporter Ali Harbi Ali convicted of murder of David Amess and given a whole-life sentence.
Zelenskyy praises Biden:
Zelenskyy praises Biden: Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil
Ukrainian President welcomes Biden's statement that Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine.
Biden appears to accuse Russia of genocide
US President: Your ability to fill up your tank shouldn't hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Nuclear talks shouldn't be tied to our country's future
Iran’s Supreme Leader says nuclear talks going well but should not be tied to Iran's future.
Suspected terror attack:
Suspected terror attack: Police officer stabbed in Ashkelon
Police officer stabbed during operational activity in Ashkelon. Stabber neutralized.
Iran:
Iran: US not showing will to reach nuclear agreement
Iran questions the United States’ will in reaching nuclear agreement.
Britain:
ISIS supporter found guilty of stabbing British lawmaker to death
Jury finds ISIS supporter guilty in stabbing of British lawmaker David Amess last October.
One dead in explosion in Lebanese city of Sidon
One killed, three injured in explosion in center affiliated with Hezbollah-allied Amal Movement.
Zelenskyy warns:
Zelenskyy warns: Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Ukrainian President calls on West to impose strong sanctions on Russia to deter it from using chemical weapons.
Queen Elizabeth says COVID left her 'tired and exhausted'
Queen Elizabeth II describes COVID-19, says she was "very tired and exhausted" after she caught the virus earlier this year.
Top US general:
Top US general: I am against removal of Quds Force from terror blacklist
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff says he views IRGC's Quds Force as a terrorist organization.
Terrorist organizations welcome Tel Aviv attack
Hamas says attack is "natural response to Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people."
Blinken:
Blinken: Americans are once again grieving with the Israeli people
Secretary of State condemns Tel Aviv attack: We will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners.
Tel Aviv shooting attack:
Bennett orders deployment of large forces following Tel Aviv shooting attack
PM holds security consultation, receives updates on the developments on the ground following the deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.
Iran:
Iran: We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces
Iran says it supplied UN nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland tests positive for COVID-19
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo earlier also tested positive for the virus using an at-home antigen test.
House Democrats raise alarm over Iran deal
Rep. Elaine Luria: We can’t stay quiet about the deeply troubling turn that Iran talks have reportedly taken.
Canadian ambassador concerned over anti-Israel UN official
Canada’s UN ambassador expresses doubts over UNHRC inquiry commission headed by Navi Pillay.
US, allies to impose additional sanctions on Russia
New penalties will include a ban on all new investment in Russia.
Democrats to raise concerns over Iran deal
15 Democratic House members to hold press conference, raise concerns about nuclear deal being drafted with Iran.
US, Iran spar over impasse in nuclear talks
US and Iran blame each other for ongoing impasse that has held up nuclear talks.
US to present UN resolution on North Korean missile tests
US plans to introduce a new resolution in UN Security Council in response to North Korea's most recent ballistic missile tests.
Zelenskyy to address UN Security Council
Ukrainian President to address UN Security Council following discovery of mass graves in Kyiv suburb of Bucha.