Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, dead at 65Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, has died. He was 65. October 16, 2018
Trump: ‘Rogue killers’ may be to blame for Saudi writer’s deathTrump suggested that "rogue killers" may be responsible for the fate of a missing Washington Post columnist named Jamal Khashoggi. October 15, 2018
Bavarian voters punish Merkel allies in state electionMerkel's conservative allies lost their absolute majority in Bavaria's state parliament, a result that could cause more upheaval at the national level. October 15, 2018
Israel prepares to reopen Syrian borderIsrael and Jordan agreed to reopen vital crossings into war-torn Syria, despite continuing unrest in the country and Iranian encroachment. October 14, 2018
Saudis reject US ‘threats’ and pressure over ‘shocking’ death of journalistSaudi Arabia says it rejects any 'threats' of economic sanctions or political pressure after Trump's comments on the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. October 14, 2018
Freed American pastor prays with President TrumpFreed American pastor Andrew Brunson fell to one knee in the Oval Office and placed his hand on President Donald Trump’s shoulder in prayer on Saturday. October 14, 2018
US blasts UN Human Rights Council as haven for abusive nationsHuman rights groups and the United States said UNHRC gives abusive countries a seat at a table where they should be called out, after nations like the Philippines and Eritrea won an uncontested election this week. October 13, 2018
Israel grounds F-35 fighter jets after US crashThe Israeli military said its fleet of F-35 warplanes has been sidelined based on news of a similar aircraft crashing in the U.S. October 11, 2018
Trump shreds Saudis over missing writer believed deadTrump announced on Wednesday the U.S. is pressing Saudi Arabia for information about a Saudi writer and government critic whom Turkey says was killed in Istanbul at his nation's mission. October 10, 2018
Pro-Israel candidate wins first round in Brazil national electionJair Bolsonaro, whose last-minute surge almost gave him an electoral stunner, had 46 percent compared to 29 percent for Fernando Haddad. October 8, 2018
Netanyahu and Putin to meet over downed Russian planeIsrael's prime minister announced that he will meet Russia's president for the first time since the downing of a Russian warplane by Syrian forces reacting to an Israeli airstrike last month. October 7, 2018
Israel responds to violent Gaza riots with new restrictionsIsrael announced new Gaza restrictions on Saturday after Hamas intensified violent rioting along the border with Israel. October 6, 2018
Merkel arrives in Israel to promote tight ties, as differences loomThe German chancellor landed in Israel for high level meetings focusing on business, combating anti-Semitism, and a variety of other geopolitical issues. October 3, 2018
US blocks Palestinian embassy suit by axing part of Vienna treatyBolton announced on Wednesday that the U.S. was voiding portions of the Vienna Treaty in a move that could prevent the Palestinians or the Iranians from suing the US in the Hague. October 3, 2018
Russia delivers S-300 air defenses to Syria, threatening IsraelRussia has completed the delivery of S-300 air defense systems to Syria, despite opposition from the US and Israel. October 3, 2018
UN court orders US to lift sanctions on Iran impeding humanitarian aidThe UN court said that Washington must remove any impediments to the export of humanitarian goods to Iran. October 3, 2018
French court rules painting belongs to heirs of Holocaust victimA French court upheld a ruling ordering a couple to return a Camille Pissarro painting to the descendants of a Jewish family that owned it before it was stolen during the Holocaust. October 3, 2018
France freezes funds belonging to Iran’s intelligence ministryFrance froze the assets belonging to Iran's Intelligence Ministry which is tied to a foiled terror attack in the country. October 2, 2018
Netanyahu: Hezbollah is ‘brazenly lying’ to the worldNetanyahu accused Lebanon's foreign minister of staging a "fraudulent propaganda tour" for international guests to refute damning Israeli accusations related to missile production facilities. October 2, 2018
‘Death to Israel, US’ plastered on Iranian missile fired into SyriaIran fired ballistic missiles at Syrian militants over a recent attack, airing footage on state TV of the weapons prior to the assault that showed the phrase 'Death to America, Death to Israel, Death to Al Saud.' October 1, 2018
Palestinians battle Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move in UN courtThe Palestinian Authority is attempting to use a UN court to force the US to remove its embassy from Israel's capital, Jerusalem. September 30, 2018
Iran denies Netanyahu’s ‘obscene’ nuclear accusationsFollowing Netanyahu's revelation of evidence related to an Iranian 'secret atomic warehouse,' Iran's FM denied the allegations. September 28, 2018
UNRWA chief rejects US criticism amid agency’s financial collapseAccording to the head of the Palestinians' U.N. agency, the Palestinian problem cannot be solved by eliminating UNRWA. September 28, 2018
Netanyahu exposes ‘secret atomic warehouse’ outside Iranian capital'You have to ask yourself a question: Why did Iran keep a secret atomic archive and a secret atomic warehouse?' Netanyahu stated in his address to the UN General Assembly. September 27, 2018
Border crossing with Syria to reopen for UN staff, Israel saysIsrael is willing to resume normal activity at the crossing and 'the ball is now in Syria's hands,' Liberman said. September 27, 2018
Israeli Defense Minister ‘not interested’ in Trump’s backing of 2-state solutionIsrael's defense minister shrugged off Trump's remark that he supports a two-state solution, which would mean the establishment of a Palestinian state. September 27, 2018
Iran threatens to cause ‘sorrow and penitence’ if Israel attacks its forces in SyriaIf there are further airstrikes in Syria, Israel 'will face reactions that would cause sorrow and penitence,' Iran threatened. September 27, 2018
Trump ‘likes two-state solution’ for Israel-Palestinian conflictTrump expressed support for a two-state solution to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians during a meeting in New York with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. September 26, 2018
Iran will have ‘hell to pay’ if it crosses US, warns BoltonAs world leaders gathered at the UN, top Trump officials took the opportunity to put Iran on notice regarding the US' red lines. September 26, 2018
Trump blasts Iran’s ‘corrupt dictatorship’ at UNAt the U.N. General Assembly, Trump took aim at Iran, singling out the Islamic Republic's international terror-sponsorship and its military proxies throughout the Mideast. September 26, 2018
Iran says US wants to overthrow regime, rejects two-way talksRouhani accused the US of trying to overthrow his government and rejected bilateral talks after Trump predicted stepped-up US sanctions would get Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program. September 25, 2018
World Bank warns Gaza economy is in ‘free fall’A report from the World Bank calls for urgent action from Israel and the global community to avoid the 'immediate collapse' of the economy of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. September 25, 2018
Iran video threatens missile strikes on UAE, Saudi Arabia, IsraelThe IRGC published a video threatening the capitals of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel with missile attacks. September 25, 2018
Russia accuses Israel of ‘criminal negligence’ over downed plane in SyriaFollowing conflicting responses from Putin and other Russian officials, the Russian Defense Ministry renewed accusations blaming Israel for the Syrian strike that downed a Russian spy plane last Monday. September 23, 2018
Disguised gunmen massacre at least 29 at Iran military paradeGunmen disguised as soldiers attacked an annual Iranian military parade Saturday in the country's oil-rich southwest, killing at least 25 people and wounding 60 in the bloodiest assault to strike the country in recent years. September 22, 2018
Iranian hackers poised to retaliate for US sanctions, warns cybersecurity firmThe Iran-backed APT33 will boost its cyber attacks against Western targets as more sanctions on Tehran looms, FireEye warns. September 20, 2018
Palestinians intensify violent Gaza riots as truce with Israel faltersViolent protests in Gaza escalated as a ceasefire deal with Israel appears to be increasingly unlikely to materialize. September 20, 2018
Moscow summons envoy, says Israel ‘fully to blame’ for downing of Russian planeMoscow is blaming Israel and summoned Israel's ambassador and threatened 'countermeasures' after a Syrian missile caused a Russian aircraft to crash. September 18, 2018
‘I can continue the struggle with you,’ released US professor tells Palestinian activistsAn American professor, arrested for causing disturbances and scuffling with forces on duty in Khan al-Ahmar, was released from custody. September 17, 2018
Belgian police shoot, wound knife-wielding assailantThe stabbing incident in Brussels, near a park routinely frequented by migrants, did not appear to be terror-related, the spokeswoman for the Brussels prosecutor's office said. September 17, 2018
US professor detained for blocking Israeli police during demolition of illegal Bedouin villageRomano was arrested for causing disturbances and scuffling with police on duty in Khan al-Ahmar. September 16, 2018
Israel launched missile attack on Damascus airport, Syria saysIsrael rarely acknowledges attacks inside Syria but has said it would use military action to prevent weapons transfers to its enemies. September 16, 2018
Trump slams Kerry’s ‘illegal’ meetings with ‘very hostile Iranian regime’Trump and Pompeo condemned ex-Secretary of State John Kerry for carrying on talks with the Iranian regime in an attempt to salvage the 2015 nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic. September 15, 2018
Israel to replace national police chief amid Netanyahu probesAfter an announcement that Israel's police chief will be replaced, opposition leaders claimed the move is a reaction to the ongoing corruption probe of the prime minister. September 14, 2018
IDF removes Palestinian protest shacks supporting illegal Bedouin hamletIsrael dismantled five shacks that were set up by Palestinians protesting the anticipated razing of the illegal Khan al-Ahmar hamlet. September 13, 2018
Descendant of Holocaust refugee retrieves Nazi-looted RenoirThe heir of a French Jew persecuted during the Holocaust was awarded a painting looted by the Nazis. September 13, 2018
Israeli minister warns Iran of ‘military’ response to nukesAs Iran continues its saber-rattling, an Israeli cabinet member responded with a warning from the Jewish state. September 12, 2018
Iran nuclear chief threatens Israel with ‘consequences’'I hope they will not commit a similar mistake again because the consequences would be, I think, harsh,' Salehi warned Israel. September 12, 2018
Al-Qaeda leader: Jerusalem embassy move proves US is Muslims’ enemyTo mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, a terror group leader demanded renewed holy war against America's presence across the globe. September 12, 2018
Trump orders closure of Palestinian mission in WashingtonThe Trump administration put plans in motion to shutter the Palestinian's diplomatic office in the US, in addition to invoking the possibility of placing sanctions on Abbas' regime. September 12, 2018
Russia pummels rebel-held enclave in SyriaIn a fresh round of bombings and air raids, Russian and Syrian planes launched attacks that killed 4 in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province. By: AP Syrian government and Russian warplanes on Saturday target... September 8, 2018
Syria’s fate weighs in balance at high stakes summit in IranLeaders from Iran, Russia and Turkey met on Friday to influence the direction Syria takes following a bloody civil war that appears to be winding down. September 7, 2018
US forces to stay in Syria until Iran completely withdraws, ISIS defeated'We're no longer pulling out [of Syria] by the end of the year, we're going to stay in until we have an enduring defeat of [the Islamic State group],' said the US' special representative to Syria. September 7, 2018
German police identify 6 suspects who gave Nazi salutePolice are tracking down Neo-Nazis involved in the illegal display of Nazi sympathies. September 6, 2018
Brazil museum fire: Ancient Torah scrolls removed ahead of timeBrazil National Museum's famed centuries-old Torah scrolls were removed before the disastrous fire. September 6, 2018
Iran’s currency falls to lowest rate amid collapse of nuclear dealMonths of uncertainty surrounding the sanctions have already further hurt Iran’s economy and the country’s rial currency continues to tank. September 5, 2018
Virtual reality tour brings biblical-era Jerusalem to lifeThe virtual reality guide offers visitors to Jerusalem a chance to 'enjoy the present and take a look back to the past,' said Tower of David Museum director Eilat Lieber. September 5, 2018
UK Labour Party adopts anti-Semitism definition with ‘appalling’ caveatThe UK's Labour Party altered its controversial anti-Semitism definition, while leaving a significant caveat that raised red flags in the UK's Jewish community. September 4, 2018
Iran FM says ‘terrorists must be purged’ from SyriaAssad has vowed to defeat the opposition in its last refuge if the rebels do not surrender to government rule and that Syria and Iran held 'similar views.' September 4, 2018
Duterte laments Holocaust, calls Hitler ‘insane’ at Yad VashemDuterte visited Israel's national Holocaust memorial on Monday, and also addressed missteps related to remarks about Hitler and Obama. September 4, 2018
