Biden considering re-designating Houthis as terrorist organization
US could re-designate Houthi rebels as international terrorist organization following attacks on UAE.
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North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests
North Korean leader convenes his party, discusses countermeasures to "hostile" US policy.
European countries condemn Sheikh Jarrah eviction
France, Germany, Italy and Spain criticize eviction of illegal building in Jerusalem neighborhood, condemn Israeli construction.
Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon
Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.
UNRWA appeals for $1.6 billion in funding
UNRWA chief says organization has "chronic" budget shortfalls and needs funds.
US sanctions three men with Hezbollah ties
US Treasury imposes sanctions on three businessmen with ties to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Texas hostage-taking:
Texas hostage-taking: Teens arrested in Britain released without charge
Two teenagers arrested in England as part of probe into Texas hostage-taking released.
Britain:
Britain: Texas hostage incident 'an anti-Semitic act of terrorism'
Britain promises “full support” to US investigators after gunman behind hostage taking in Texas revealed to be British citizen.
Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal
Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.
UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists
Biden administration removed the Houthi rebels from list of foreign terrorist organizations, reversing decision by Trump.
North Korea: We fired tactical guided missiles
North Korea acknowledges latest test of missiles, its fourth in recent weeks.
Watch: Iranian commander says Saudis are actually Jews
Head of IRGC navy claims the Saudis are not really Muslims, but actually Jews.
Diesel shortages cause internet outage in Lebanon
Station belonging to Lebanon's state internet provider runs out of diesel and goes offline.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles
North Korea fires two suspected short-range ballistic missiles from airport Pyongyang.
UK:
UK police arrest two teens in connection with Texas synagogue attack
Police arrest two teenagers in Manchester in connection with attack on synagogue in Texas.
Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump
The video was published on Khamenei's website on the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani elimination.
Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'
Secretary of State blasts North Korea after it conducts yet another test-firing of hypersonic missile.
Rockets fired at US Embassy in Baghdad
At least four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone. Iraqi army says girl and woman injured.
Iran claims successful rocket launch into space
Top Iranian official says IRGC last week launched a solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket into space.
California Governor denies parole to RFK's killer
California Governor Gavin Newsom rejects parole board's recommendation that Sirhan Sirhan be released from prison.
Trump:
Trump criticizes politicians who won't say if they received booster
Former President: The fact is that I think the vaccines saved tens of millions throughout the world.
B'nai Brith Canada: Ground Iranian aviation
B'nai Brith Canada seeks measures affecting Iran's aviation over its refusal to pay families of victims of downed Ukrainian jet.
Dutch Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Minister Wopke Hoekstra, who was only sworn in on Monday, isolating after testing positive in antigen test.
Report:
Report: White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal
With Iran talks reaching a critical moment, White House to focus much of its public messaging on Trump.
France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran
France's Foreign Minister says progress was made but Iran and world powers are still far from any agreement.
Argentina angry after AMIA suspect appears in Nicaragua
Argentina criticizes presence of Iranian official accused of involvement in AMIA bombing at Nicaragua event
Labor MK tests positive for COVID-19
MK Emilie Moatti tests positive for COVID-19: I feel okay, I had a bit of a fever.
Kim attends North Korea's latest missile test
North Korea confirms it test-fired a hypersonic missile with its leader in attendance.
Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement
Iran's foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal and won’t settle for interim agreement.
No foul play or drugs involved in Bob Saget's death
Authorities say no evidence that foul play or drugs played role in death of Jewish actor and comedian.
Bereaved Iranian parents file lawsuit over downing of Ukrainian jet
Iranian parents file lawsuit against three senior officials over death of their children in 2020 downing of Ukrainian passenger plane.
Mexican President again tests positive for COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also tested positive for the virus in January of 2021.
Earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake which hit Cyprus also felt in Israel. No reports of injuries or damages.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile
Japan and South Korea say North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast.
Hamas arrests suspect in 2018 elimination of engineer
Hamas says suspect has been arrested in connection to 2018 elimination of engineer in Malaysia which was blamed on Mossad.
US: Iran will face consequences if it attacks Americans
White House national security adviser warns Tehran after it sanctions dozens of Americans over elimination of top general.
AOC tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for coronavirus, days after being seen in public without a mask.
Iran: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'
Iran's Foreign Minister: We are close to a good agreement, but it must be pursued by the other side too.
'Death to America!' shouted at Toronto vigil
B’nai Brith Canada demands federal corporation be dissolved after it organized vigil calling for death to the United States.
Saudi ambassador: Hezbollah a threat to Arab security
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut fires back after Nasrallah accused Saudi King of exporting Islamic extremism.
