Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz abandons plans for presidential runJewish former Starbucks CEO won’t seek U.S. presidency in ‘broken system.’ September 8, 2019
Saudi king replaces energy minister with one of his sonsKing Salmon put an older half-brother to the 34-year-old crown prince in the role of energy minister. September 8, 2019
Netanyahu: Trump might meet with Iran, ‘I don’t tell the president who he should meet’'I don’t tell the president of the U.S. who he should meet and who he shouldn’t meet,' said the Israeli prime minister. September 6, 2019
WATCH: Russian senator ‘volunteers’ to fight for Iran in war against USliyas Umakhanov accused the United States of 'hooliganism' and claimed that if armed conflict breaks out between the U.S. and Iran, he 'volunteer[s] for the war.' September 5, 2019
Bust of Hitler discovered in French parliament'I was not aware of the presence of this bust,' Senate president Gerard Larcher is quoted as having told reporters. September 5, 2019
U.S. confirms it sought to bribe Iranian oil tanker captains to sail ships into American handsThe offer was made in a bid to disrupt illicit Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps activities, according to a spokesperson. September 5, 2019
Lebanon’s PM blasts Hezbollah: ‘They’re a regional problem’Lebanon's Saad Hariri said of the terror group's recent missile attack on Israel, 'I do not agree with Hezbollah on these actions.' September 5, 2019
‘This is the time to increase pressure on Iran,’ says Netanyahu on way to LondonThe Israeli premier rejects diplomacy with Tehran as he meets in London with U.K. Prime Minister Johnson and U.S. Defense Secretary Esper. September 5, 2019
Rouhani announces Iran to develop ‘all kinds’ of nuclear centrifugesRouhani said Iran will start developing centrifuge machines. September 5, 2019
NY Times: Israel was ‘far closer’ to attacking Iran than anyone realizedIn an interview with the New York Times, Netanyahu insists that not the Americans, but opposition in his own cabinet stopped him from attacking Iran. September 4, 2019
Rouhani: Iran moving to ‘third, highly important step’ away from nuclear accord'We will announce Iran’s third step, which is highly important in nature and will accelerate the activities of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran,' said Rouhani. September 4, 2019
US sanctions Iran’s space agency for developing weapons under civilian coverThe U.S. hit Iran's space agency with sanctions over missile work. September 4, 2019
France pushes $15 billion credit line plan for Iran, if US allows itAn Iranian delegation was in Paris for talks to fine-tune details of credit lines that would give Iran some respite from sanctions that have crippled its economy and cut off its oil exports. September 3, 2019
Iran shuts down UN inquiry into ‘secret atomic warehouse’It is the first time Iran seems to have refused to cooperate with the IAEA’s monitoring, The Wall Street Journal reports. September 3, 2019
Lebanese officials declare state of economic emergencyPrime Minister Hariri said Lebanon has a period of six months to act and it is better 'that we not become like states that collapsed.' September 3, 2019
Sacha Baron Cohen stars in Netflix series about famed Israeli spy Eli CohenSacha Baron Cohen, known for his outrageous comedy, is dipping into drama in The Spy. September 2, 2019
Report: Iran has stopped cooperating with nuclear weapons inspectionsIAEA failing to receive mandated inside look at Iranian nuclear sites, report claims. September 1, 2019
Polish, German presidents open WWII anniversary observances'A special mention needs to be made of the Jewish Poles who were all but exterminated completely at the hands of the Nazis,' said senior EU official Frans Timmermans. September 1, 2019
Afghan asylum-seeker detained in deadly stabbing attack in FrancePolice detained an Afghan man seeking asylum in France after one person was fatally stabbed and nine others injured Saturday outside a subway station near the city of Lyon, authorities said. August 31, 2019
Netanyahu ‘frantically’ tried to reach Trump to prevent Iran meeting"Israeli officials said that although Trump didn’t meet Zarif, they think U.S.-Iran direct talks are just a matter of time." By World Israel News "While Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was... August 30, 2019
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif: If US wants to talk, it must stop ‘economic war’ No meetings with the U.S. until it stops waging 'economic war' against Iran, Zarif said. August 29, 2019
WATCH: Ilhan Omar denies allegations of extramarital affair, won’t discuss immigration fraudOmar denied accusations she is having an affair with married Democratic strategist Tim Mynett and refused to answer questions about immigration fraud allegations. August 28, 2019
Alabama Republicans urge Omar’s expulsion from Congress'Rep. Omar has engaged in rhetoric that explicitly runs counter to American values and patriotism,' says the resolution. August 28, 2019
US says Iraq has right to defend itself, following Israeli attacksThe U.S. Department of Defense said Iraq has the right to 'protect their democracy' following recent attacks reportedly carried out by Israel. August 27, 2019
Trump says he’s willing to meet Iran’s Rouhani; Israel is worriedThe Iranian president has said he would travel anywhere to meet if it will help his country. August 26, 2019
US think-tank defiant after Iran threatens action by ‘security apparatuses’The Iranian foreign ministry accused the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its CEO of practicing 'economic terrorism' against Iran. August 26, 2019
Iran says oil aboard tanker pursued by US sold; buyer unnamedUS authorities allege the Adrian Darya’s true owner is Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, a paramilitary organization answerable only to Khamenei. August 26, 2019
WATCH: Who broke King Tut’s Beard?The mummy's beard broke and there much controversy over who is responsible for this incident. August 25, 2019
Boris Johnson prepares to take his place on world stageThe man who has said his life’s ambition as a child was to be 'world king' could be the shortest-serving prime minister in British history if he fails in his high-stakes gambit to force the European Union to reopen Brexit talks. August 23, 2019
Suitcases of cash: Iran finds unorthodox ways to keep funds flowing to terror'Iranian diplomats arrive in Beirut via commercial flights carrying suitcases stuffed with dollars and hand them over to Hezbollah officials,' according to the report. August 22, 2019
Comedian Bill Maher fires back at Tlaib: Does she ‘want to boycott 93 percent of her own party?’“Some people have one move only: boycott. Cancel. Make-go-away. But here’s the thing, the house voted 318 to 17 to condemn the #BDS movement.” August 22, 2019
Pompeo urges fresh thinking on Mideast, warns Iran'Clearly, from Aleppo to Aden, from Tripoli to Tehran, greater cooperation in the Middle East is needed more than ever. We need fresh thinking to solve old problems.' August 22, 2019
WATCH: Why did Syria bomb Turkish military convoy?Turkey blamed Syria's Assad regime for attacking one of its military convoys en route to one of 12 observation posts it holds in Syria, i24NEWS reports. August 20, 2019
Iranian tanker sought by US heading toward GreeceIn a last-ditch effort to stop the release, the U.S. unsealed a warrant Friday to seize the ship and its cargo, citing violations of U.S. sanctions as well as money laundering and terrorism statutes. August 19, 2019
Afghanistan vows to crush ISIS havens after deadly wedding attackAfghanistan mourns at least 63 people, including children, killed in the Kabul bombing at a wedding hall late Saturday night. Close to 200 others were wounded. August 19, 2019
Trump: Mideast peace plan to be released after Israeli electionsTrump said the political details of his peace plan will be unveiled after the Israeli elections. August 19, 2019
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticismIran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic's program helps it develop ballistic missiles. August 18, 2019
Trump: Don’t show weakness; keep Tlaib, Omar out of IsraelThe U.S. president urged Israel to bar entry to Reps. Omar and Tlaib, saying they hate Israel and Jews and calling them a 'disgrace.' August 15, 2019
US move halts release of Iranian tanker held in GibraltarWhile there was no immediate reaction from Tehran, the U.S. move likely will further stir tensions in the Persian Gulf. August 15, 2019
Iranian-British anthropologist held in Tehran amid tensions'There is no given information about his charges or why he was arrested,' says the detained man's wife. August 15, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate calls US recognition of Golan ‘interference’ in Israeli politics'The president used U.S. foreign policy to put a thumb on the scale for right-wing allies within Israeli domestic politics,' said South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. August 14, 2019
Russian rocket explosion fuels fears of secret nuclear-powered missileThe company said the victims were on a sea platform testing a rocket engine and were thrown into the sea by an explosion. August 13, 2019
Pompeo posts Iran countdown clock: ‘Time is running out’Pompeo dramatized the fact that international agreements holding Iran back will soon expire by posting a countdown clock to the State Department website. August 13, 2019
One dead, one wounded as ‘Allahu Akbar’-yelling man goes on Sydney stabbing spreeA man yelling "Allahu akbar" went on a stabbing spree in Sydney. One person has been reported dead. August 13, 2019
Iran warns that an Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf could result in war'Any presence of the Zionist regime in the Persian Gulf waters is illegal, as it may result in war and confrontation in the region,' an Iranian commander warned. August 13, 2019
Former Miss Iraq blasts Omar: ‘She does not represent me as a Muslim’The former Miss Iraq slammed Omar, who she says is pushing an extremist, Muslim Brotherhood agenda on the U.S. August 12, 2019
UAE appears to get cold feet as it backs away from US boycott of Iran"The United Arab Emirates has sent a coast guard delegation to Tehran to discuss maritime security, putting it at odds with Washington’s goal of isolating Iran," says the Washington Post. August 12, 2019
Saudi women’s fight for freedom makes gainsSaudi women are fighting for their freedom – and their hard-won victories are growing. August 12, 2019
Coroner ‘confident’ Epstein committed suicideNYC's chief medical examiner is certain that Epstein committed suicide by hanging but awaits further details before releasing her conclusion. August 12, 2019
Mystery surrounds Epstein’s death, but abuse investigation carries onJail staff failed to follow protocols leading up to Jeffrey Epstein's death as the fallout from the highly connected financier's apparent suicide deepened, according to a report from the New York Times. August 11, 2019
Leader of anti-Semitic Italian soccer hooligan gang shot dead in RomeA leading member of an anti-Semitic soccer group was shot dead in a park in Rome last Wednesday. August 11, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein dead in apparent suicide, FBI investigatingSome of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and their lawyers are angry that his death will prevent him from facing them in court. August 10, 2019
ADL: Since Charlottesville, 73 murdered due to hate and racismAmerica is 'a nation still coming to terms with that shocking display of violence and hate,' says ADL. August 8, 2019
Iran: ‘Disastrous consequences’ if Israel intervenes in GulfIran's defense minister said Israel's involvement in a U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf “would be extremely provocative and have disastrous consequences for the region.” August 8, 2019
Israeli woman convicted in $145M binary options schemeAn Israeli woman was convicted Wednesday of orchestrating a scheme to defraud tens of thousands of investors across the globe out of tens of millions of dollars. By Associated Press Lee Elbaz, 38, is sche... August 7, 2019
Iran president: If US wants talks, it must lift sanctionsRouhani also reiterated that America’s sanctions on his country are an act of 'economic terrorism,' the report said. August 7, 2019
Rouhani: War with Iran will be ‘mother of all wars’Iran's president warned the West in a speech on Tuesday. August 6, 2019
In bid to pressure Europeans, Iran again threatens to withdraw from nuclear accordIran threatened the remaining signatories to the deal that it would pull out if they didn't defend Iran's interests. August 5, 2019
Houthis launch drone attacks on 3 Saudi airportsIran-backed Houthi rebels launched a drone attack on three airports in Saudi Arabia. August 5, 2019
Anglican Church of Canada no longer to pray for conversion of JewsThe Anglican Church of Canada has removed a prayer calling for the conversion of the Jews. August 4, 2019
