The United States supports efforts by Taiwan’s government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament, a […]
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U.S. Reopens Embassy in Caracas as Venezuela Diplomatic Relations Resume
U.S. Embassy operations in Caracas, Venezuela, resumed Monday, marking a key step in the Trump administration’s plan for the country. • The reopening will allow […]
Thieves Steal Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse Paintings Worth Millions in Italian Museum Heist
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros (dollars) from a museum near the city of Parma in […]
USUAL SUSPECT: Israel’s AG Baharav-Miara Blocks Funding To Yeshivos Approved By Knesset After Opposition Blunder
Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has blocked the transfer of approximately NIS 800 million ($252 million) to Chareidi yeshivos, intervening within hours of a Knesset […]
“You’ll See Shortly”: Trump Warns Iran Response Coming After Strike On Israeli Oil Refinery
President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran that a U.S. response is imminent following a new wave of strikes on critical infrastructure, saying retaliation is […]
Israeli Man Indicted for Spying for Iran, Filming Sensitive Military Sites
Jerusalem prosecutors indicted Ali Jaber, 23, for knowingly maintaining contact with an Iranian intelligence operative and passing information that could assist the enemy. • He […]
Australian Police Shoot Suspect in Deadly Officer Ambush After Months on Run
Australian police said they shot dead a man following a three-hour standoff on Monday, seven months after he was suspected of killing two police officers […]
Lessons From Dogs and Frogs: Rabbi Yissocher Frand Delivers Pre-Pesach Shiur at Touro University
Touro University was honored to welcome Ner Israel’s Rabbi Yissocher Frand for a special shiur “Preparing for Pesach and for Life: Why the Dogs and […]
Gas Prices Hit $3.99, Surge Over $1 Since Iran War Began
The average US gas price edged up by 1 cent to $3.99 according to AAA, the highest since 2022 but still just short of the […]
Cambodia Passes Law Targeting Online Scams With Life Sentences
Cambodian lawmakers on Monday unanimously adopted a new law targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut […]