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.
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Lapid speaks to Blinken about Ukraine
Secretary of State updates Lapid on the steps the United States is taking following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: Nuclear negotiations have entered a critical stage
Iran's Foreign Minister says key issues still need to be resolved in negotiations to revive nuclear deal.
Tunisia removes Gal Gadot's latest movie
Tunisia withdraws “Death on the Nile” due to the role of Israeli actress Gal Gadot.
US sanctions smuggling network for Houthis
Treasury announces sanctions on illicit financing network for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Blinken:
Blinken: Russia could invade Ukraine before the night is over
Secretary of State on NBC News: Russian forces in place for major aggression against Ukraine.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel conducted air strike in Damascus area, three soldiers killed
For the second time in as many days, Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in its territory.
Ukraine:
Ukraine: Rebels ask Russia for military assistance
Ukrainian Foreign Minister demands urgent meeting of Security Council after rebels ask Russia for military help.
Iran blames US for situation in Ukraine
Iran calls on Russia and Ukraine to exercise restraint, but also blames US and NATO for the situation.
Satellite images:
Satellite images: Russia deploys military vehicles and troop tents in southern Belarus
New images released by Maxar Technologies show latest Russian deployment near Ukraine.
Report in Syria:
Report in Syria: Damage caused by Israeli out air strike in Quneitra
Syrian army source says Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra using surface-to-surface missiles.
Blinken cancels meeting with Russian Foreign Minister
Secretary of State says he will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva.
Iran returns thousands of COVID vaccines because they were manufactured in the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader banned the country from importing American vaccines last year.
Ukrainian President:
Ukrainian President: We're not afraid of anything or anyone
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responds to Putin's move, rules out territorial concessions.
US condemns Putin:
US condemns Putin: We are ready to respond immediately
White House says Biden will announce measures against Russia following recognition of independence of separatists in Ukraine.
Putin orders 'peacekeeping operation' in eastern Ukraine
Russian President orders peacekeepers to Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine.
Report:
Report: Senior Israeli officials blast Biden over Iran deal
Senior Israeli officials reportedly say Biden "has turned diplomacy into a religion" as talks with Iran advance.
British PM to announce plan to scrap COVID restrictions
British PM Boris Johnson to repeal any pandemic requirements that impinge on personal freedoms.
Ukraine crisis
Biden and Putin agree in principle to Macron-mediated summit
Elysee Palace says summit “can only be held if Russia does not invade Ukraine”.
US warns Americans in Russia of potential attacks
US embassy in Moscow urges Americans to "have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance".
Toronto university's student union endorses BDS motion
University of Toronto Students’ Union calls for divestment in companies "complicit in occupation of Palestinian Territory.”
Israel: We won't cooperate with UN probe of abuses
Israel formally announces it will not cooperate with UNHRC probe of alleged abuses against Palestinian Arabs.
Abbas meets Pelosi to discuss 'two-state solution'
PA chairman meets US House Speaker in one of highest-level meetings between US and PA officials in recent years.
Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser
Senior Turkish delegation visits Israel and is greeted by President Herzog, who is due to visit Turkey soon.
US:
US: Nuclear deal possible within days if Iran shows seriousness
Amid talks in Vienna, United States says nuclear deal is possible within days if Iran “shows seriousness”.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Herzog's visit will be good for Turkey-Israel relations
Turkish President says Ankara welcomes the upcoming visit of Israel's President to Turkey.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Hezbollah can convert rockets into precision missiles and produce drones
Hezbollah leader claims: We have been producing drones in Lebanon for a long time.
Republicans to Biden:
Republicans to Biden: No to nuclear deal that isn't approved by Congress
House Republicans to Biden: Any deal made with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as 2015 agreement.
FBI:
Texas gunman sought to buy gun and drugs
FBI agent says man who took hostages at Texas synagogue sought to buy drugs and a “machine gun” before the standoff.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel attacked targets near Damascus, explosions heard
Syria claims Israel fired missiles at targets near the capital Damascus. Country's air defense systems activated.
Iranian negotiator:
Iranian nuclear negotiator: We are closer than ever to an agreement
Iran's top nuclear negotiator says agreement with world powers is closer than ever.
Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna
Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.
Second earthquake felt in northern Israel
3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Israel, hours after an earthquake was felt in the same area.
Family of woman shot on movie set sues Alec Baldwin
Family of woman shot by actor on movie set claims "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.
Blinken welcomes Bennett's visit to Bahrain
Secretary of State: Bennett's Bahrain visit another important step towards a better tomorrow for the Middle East.
Kentucky:
Activist charged with attempted murder of Kentucky Jewish mayoral candidate
Activist from Louisville, Kentucky, charged with attempted murder after shooting at mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.
Toronto teacher compares vaccine passports to yellow star
B’nai Brith welcomes Toronto school board's swift action in removing teacher who compared vaccine passports to yellow Star of David.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted
President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".
US to American citizens:
US to American citizens: Leave Belarus immediately
State Department upgrades Belarus travel warning to Level 4 amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Whoopi Goldberg returns to 'The View' after suspension over Holocaust remarks
Actress and TV host says the hosts of “The View” will continue to have “tough conversations”.
