Iran begins producing enriched uranium metal
Iran informs the IAEA that it has begun the process of producing enriched uranium metal.
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Eric Adams emerges as winner of NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Preliminary vote count finds Eric Adams is narrowly ahead of Kathryn Garcia, 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent.
Explosive-laden drone hits Iraqi airport
Drone aimed at US base attacks Erbil airport in northern Iraq. No injuries or damages reported.
Government of Ontario to combat anti-Semitism in schools
Canadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities.
German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.
Israel and South Korea sign COVID-19 vaccine agreement
Israel will provide 700,000 expiring doses of Pfizer vaccines to South Korea, in exchange for an identical number of doses ordered by Seoul.
Drone intercepted near US embassy in Baghdad
Drone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad. No injuries reported.
Fire breaks out at Tehran military facility
The facility is located not far from the centrifuge factory that was damaged in a drone attack last month.
Deputy IAEA director to visit Iran
The visit comes amid tensions over curbs on the IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites in Iran.
Iran reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Iran orders closures of non-essential businesses in 275 cities, including Tehran, amid concerns over Delta variant.
Report: UN agrees to distribute Qatari money to Gaza
PA sources confirmed say the UN has agreed to take on the responsibility of distributing Qatari monetary aid to Gaza families.
Former MK Hanin Zoabi reaches plea agreement
Hanin Zoabi will agree to a suspended sentence and a fine as part of a plea deal after she was charged with forgery and fraud.
Report: Rockets fired at facility hosting US troops in Syria
US military denies any that US forces in Syria were attacked by rockets.
Watch: Teens undergo military-style training at Hamas and Islamic Jihad camps
Footage shows campers in Hamas and Islamic Jihad summer camps for teens in Gaza undergoing military-style training.
Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant
Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.
European court rejects attempt to reopen Arafat death probe
European Court of Human Rights rejects complaint filed by former PA chairman's widow and daughter to reopen an investigation into his death.
UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters
UN human rights chief's call comes after security forces and supporters of chairman Mahmoud Abbas attacked demonstrators over the weekend.
Jordan's King backs Palestinian Arab statehood
King Abdullah II of Jordan expresses support for Palestinian Arabs in establishing an independent and viable state.
IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza
Attack carried out in response to firing of incendiary balloons into Israeli territory.
Canadian network cuts ties with Arabic-language program due to anti-Semitic rhetoric
Canada’s largest multicultural television channel will no longer broadcast Arabic-language program which used anti-Semitic rhetoric online.
Omar walks back comments on Jewish Democrats
Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights historic ties between Black and the Jewish communities after controversial interview on CNN.
House votes to create committee to probe Capitol riots
House of Representatives passes legislation to create select committee focused solely on investigating January 6 Capitol riot.
Death toll in Miami building collapse rises to 18
Two bodies of children ages 4 and 10 pulled from rubble of collapsed building in Surfside, bringing death toll to 18.
Kuwait arrests man for complaining about the weather
Police in Kuwait arrest Egyptian man for posting a video online in which he rants about bad weather and dust storms.
Iran in no rush to reach nuclear agreement
Spokesman for Iran's outgoing government says they are not in a rush to push the negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.
Kim replaces senior officials following 'grave incident' in fight against COVID-19
North Korean leader replaces several senior officials after "grave incident" in the country's efforts to defend itself against coronavirus.
Bahrain appoints first-ever ambassador to Israel
Bahrain appoints Khaled Yousef al-Jalahmah as its ambassador to Israel following normalization agreement.
Death toll in Miami building collapse rises to 12
149 people are still unaccounted for following last week's building collapse in Surfside.
UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect
UN investigator on human rights in Iran calls for independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions by Ebrahim Raisi.
Blinken: US strikes on pro-Iran targets should send a strong message
US Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces.
Bennett speaks to Egyptian President
PM Bennett and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, praise peace agreement between the two countries.
Pittsburgh congregation asks: No death penalty for 2018 attacker
One of the congregations targeted in Pittsburgh shooting attack asking that the shooter, Robert Bowers, not be given the death penalty.
Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria
Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.
Iran: We will never hand images of nuclear sites to IAEA
Iranian Parliament speaker makes clear Tehran will not hand over images from its nuclear sites to UN nuclear watchdog.
Luxembourg Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel suffering from mild symptoms and will self-isolate for 10 days.
IRGC commander: Iran has drones with a range of 7,000 km
The Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims Iran has drones with a range of 7,000 km that can land wherever planned.
US attacks Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria
US military carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria in response to drone attacks against US targets.
Bishops of Ireland to Irish Government: Recognize 'Palestine'
Bishops of Ireland call on Irish Government to recognize the “state of Palestine”.
Canada says senior Iranian official ordered downing of Ukrainian plane
Canada's final report on downing of Ukrainian plane in January of last year says the decision was made by a senior Iranian official.
Egyptian who carried out attack outside Louvre sent to prison
French court jails man who attacked soldiers with machetes outside the Louvre Museum in Paris for 30 years.
