Congressmen raise concerns over Iran nuclear deal
Bipartisan group of 21 Members of Congress write to Biden, urge him to address concerns on looming agreement with Iran.
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US official:
US official: North Korea tested ICBM system, they will be sanctioned
Senior US official says two recent missile tests by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile system.
Senate approves Iron Dome funding for Israel
US Senate approves spending package which includes defense aid for Israel. The bill will now go to Biden, who will sign it.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: Nuclear deal is within reach if US acts realistically
Iran's Foreign Minister says a good and durable nuclear deal is within reach, but places onus on the Americans.
Ukraine War:
Russian forces shell nuclear research institute in Kharkiv
Russian shelling in Ukraine’s second-largest city sets buildings on fire, but no change in background radiation reported.
Antisemitic graffiti found at schools north of Toronto
Swastikas and N-word drawn at three schools in Newmarket.
House approves funding for Iron Dome
House of Representatives passes spending package which includes $1 billion in emergency funding for Iron Dome.
Toronto university hailed for withholding funds to student union over BDS support
FSWC welcomes University of Toronto’s decision to withhold funds from Graduate Students’ Union which supports BDS.
Sony, Amazon stop operations in Russia
Sony stops selling PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, while Amazon stops shipping orders to Russia and Belarus.
German court rules against far-right AfD party
Court rules that Germany's domestic intelligence agency can designate Alternative for Germany as a suspected case of extremism.
France: More delays could jeopardize Iran nuclear talks
France warns that further delays in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal could jeopardize the chances of reaching an agreement.
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo suspend sales in Russia
Soft drink giants become latest high-profile Western consumer brands to curtail operations in Russia following Ukraine invasion.
US welcomes Israel's mediation between Russia and Ukraine
White House press secretary says US welcomes attempts to engage with Putin, so long as Ukraine is kept up to speed.
Toronto:
Toronto university to withhold fees from student union over BDS support
University of Toronto announces it will withhold fees from Graduate Students’ Union over its pro-BDS policy.
IAEA reports damage at another Ukraine nuclear facility
IAEA says artillery shells hit nuclear research facility in Kharkiv, but there was no "radiological consequence".
Two officers injured in ramming attack in Samaria
Palestinian Arab vehicle rams into vehicle of security forces operating in village of Silat al-Harithiya, injuring two officers.
Report in Syria:
Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus, air defense systems activated
Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. Explosions heard in the area. Syrian army says two people killed.
Blinken:
Blinken: Sanctions on Russia have nothing to do with Iran deal
Secretary of State dismisses link made by Russia between Ukraine-linked sanctions and Iran nuclear deal.
Netflix suspends service in Russia
Netflix becomes the latest tech company to halt or restrict its offerings in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
IAEA concerned over nuclear plant seized by Russia
UN nuclear watchdog expresses "deep concern" after Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility seized by Russian forces.
Ukrainian PM:
Ukrainian PM urges West to close skies over Ukraine's nuclear plants
Ukrainian Prime Minister joins Zelensky in calling on West to close the skies over Ukraine‘s nuclear plants.
Israeli ice cream maker sues Ben & Jerry's
Avi Zinger, head of Ben & Jerry's Israel, sues Unilever over decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.
US: We're close to a deal with Iran
State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.
Antisemitic graffiti found outside three schools in Toronto
Toronto police investigating after antisemitic graffiti located outside schools in three areas of the city.
IAEA chief to visit Iran on Saturday
The visit comes as nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are at a critical stage.
Iran:
Iran: Mysterious explosion leads to cancelled satellite launch
Iran tried to launch a satellite into space this past Saturday night but failed due to malfunction.
Ambassador Herzog:
Ambassador Herzog: Israel undeniably supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity
Israel’s Ambassador to the US: We will express our position in support of Ukraine at the UN General Assembly.
Report:
Report: US to ban Russian flights from its airspace
Officials say US government will announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday.
Security Council approves arms embargo on Houthis
UAE accused of winning Russia's support by abstaining in votes on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Iran warns:
Iran warns: We won't wait for the US forever
Iran's Foreign Ministry puts onus on US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Arab League calls for 'diplomatic solution' in Ukraine
Arab League takes cautious approach to Ukraine conflict as it seeks not to offend Russia.
State Department:
State Department: We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks
State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.
White House:
White House: No-fly zone would be a step towards sending troops to fight Russia
White House press secretary reacts coolly to Ukrainian President's call for no-fly zone for Russian flights.
US expels 12 Russian diplomats at the UN
Washington cites national security concerns as reason for the move. Russian ambassador: We will respond.
IAEA board to hold urgent meeting on Ukraine
The meeting on Wednesday will take place amid concerns for Ukraine's four operational nuclear power plants.
After several hours of quiet
Explosions heard in Kyiv and Kharkiv
Ukrainian President Zelensky to British PM: The next 24 hours are crucial for Ukraine.
North Korea says it conducted test for developing satellite
North Korea says latest test was for development of a reconnaissance satellite system.
Canada:
Canada: Mayor refuses to rescind recognition of antisemitic TV show
Mayor of Mississauga awards certificate of recognition to show which has history of antisemitic content. B'nai Brith condemns.
Ukrainian official:
Ukrainian official: We downed enemy aircraft over Kyiv
Ukrainian forces down enemy aircraft which then crashes into residential building, says adviser to interior minister.
Iranian President to Putin:
Iranian President to Putin: NATO's expansion a serious threat
Ebrahim Raisi tells Putin that NATO's expansion is a "serious threat" to the region's security and stability.
