North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea
Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".
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Sudan's Foreign Minister: No Israeli embassy any time soon
Sudan's Foreign Minister downplays normalization agreement with Israel: There is no talk at any official level.
Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy S-400 from Russia
Turkish President says Turkey still intends to buy second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia.
Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'
Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.
Two Border Police fighters lightly wounded in clashes in Shechem
Rioters throw rocks and explosive devices at security forces at Joseph's Tomb. Two fighters lightly wounded.
Canadian Minister: Anti-Semitism is 'a great scourge'
Ontario’s Education Minister condemns video showing students chanting “Heil Hitler”: Anti-Semitism is a very real issue.
Erdogan: Relations with Biden 'not off to a good start'
Turkish President: My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations with the US.
US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal
Senior US official says window is still open to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but won't be forever.
Iran's FM: We're dedicated to elimination of Zionism
Iran’s new Foreign Minister at Durban IV conference: Our nation’s willpower is dedicated to the elimination of Zionism.
Algeria closes its airspace to Moroccan planes
Algeria announces it has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes, cites "provocations and hostile practices".
Britain urges Iran to return to nuclear talks
British Foreign Minister meets Iranian counterpart, urges him to return rapidly to nuclear negotiations in Vienna.
House Democrats introduce stand-alone bill for Iron Dome funding
The move comes a day after House Democrats removed the provision from a government spending bill following pushback from some progressives.
Iranian FM to visit New York but not meet US officials
Iran's new Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, will meet counterparts from countries party to 2015 nuclear deal but not the US.
Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement
$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control.
Iran willing to sell fuel to Lebanon’s government
Announcement follows delivery of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah which was condemned by the Lebanese government.
FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.
Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks
Iran names hardline senior diplomat Ali Bagheri Kani, who is opposed to 2015 deal, to replace Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Merkel's Israel visit rescheduled for October
Outgoing German chancellor postponed her originally schedule visit due to the situation in Afghanistan.
New Jersey to divest from Ben & Jerry's and parent company
Internal New Jersey investigation finds Unilever sought to boycott Israel in violation of state's anti-BDS law.
State Department spokesperson: We strongly support the Abraham Accords
State Department spokesperson Ned Price welcomes Abraham Accords on the one-year anniversary of their signing.
Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister: We will welcome negotiations that have tangible results and serve the rights and interests of the people.
EgyptAir to start operating direct flights to Tel Aviv
State-owned flag carrier of Egypt expected to operate Tel Aviv-Cairo route four times a week beginning in October.
Toronto man arrested following anti-Semitic assaults
32-year-old facing new assault charges after allegedly attacking people he perceived as Jewish in Toronto.
US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests
White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.
Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri attacks Arab countries for “collaborating” with the US.
UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans
Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.
IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to surveillance equipment at nuclear facilities
IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.
IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket
IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.
North Korea test fires long-range cruise missiles
North Korea says it carried out successful long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend.
International Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli
International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.
Israel permits Slovakia to open cultural branch in Jerusalem
Deputy Foreign Minister gives Slovakian Ambassador letter of approval granting Slovakia permission to open a cultural branch in Jerusalem.
Bahraini airline announces flights to Israel
Gulf Air announces it will operate two weekly flights to Tel Aviv starting at the end of the month.
PA to charge members of security forces over death of activist
PA to charge 14 members of its security forces for allegedly beating anti-Abbas activist Nizar Banat to death.
Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks
Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".
Condition of PA official who contracted COVID-19 improves
PA "health minister" says Jibril Rajoub is in good condition as he recovers from COVID-19.
Israel names first ambassador to Bahrain
Supreme Appointments Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs names Eitan Na’eh as Israel’s first ambassador to Bahrain.
Member of ISIS 'Beatles' pleads guilty to helping murder captives in Syria
One of four members of British ISIS squad pleads guilty in US courtroom to helping the group torture and murder captives in Syria.
Reports of air strike in Syria, explosions heard in central Israel
Syrian media report air strike in the Damascus area. Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions.
PA welcomes any international peace initiative, says cabinet leader
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".
France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks
French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."
