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Iranian officials discovered explosives embedded in equipment purchased for the country's nuclear program, Iran International reported Wednesday, citing claims by Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif. "Our colleagues had purchased a centrifuge platform for the Atomic Energy Organization, and it was discovered that explosives had been embedded inside it, which they managed to detect," Zarif said, […]

Recently, the yield for 10-year government bonds recorded a peak not seen since October 2023, reaching 4.7%. Two-year bond yields also jumped to 4.3%. What characterized the past? During President Donald Trump's first term (2017-2021), his economic policy was distinguished by several key aspects: Significant tax reductions Protectionist trade policy Pressure on the Federal Reserve […]

Air France, France's national carrier, which was expected to resume operations in Israel in mid January, announced on Tuesday that it had pushed back its timeline for restoring the its Israel flights, which has been frozen for many months due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in the Hezbollah-Israel fighting […]

Israel's National Security Council said the businessman reported the correspondence, leading to an investigation into the incident, and warned Israelis of similar efforts by Iran to target them

The parish priest of Torrecaballeros, Spain, informed Mayor Rubén García de Andrés he was barred from receiving communion due to his sexual orientation and relationship status.

Threatened by Turkey and its proxies in the north of Syria, and the Islamists in power in the south, the PKK and its Syrian branch, the PYD, are sending feelers towards Israel. But can Israel fully respond without opening another war front, this time with Ankara?

Railing against government ministers as 'rape genocide apologists,' the world's richest man is monetizing and mainstreaming far-right hate in the U.K. And Musk is not the only social media baron with the power to skew democracies

  A comprehensive investigation by New York Magazine has thrust acclaimed science fiction author Neil Gaiman into deeper controversy, publishing extensive interviews with eight women who detail disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Monday report, which includes four previous accusers now stepping forward with their full identities, expands upon initial accusations made against the 64-year-old […]

  An imam who previously declined to label Hezbollah as a terrorist group and has faced accusations of extremist views has been selected to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, the New York Post reported Monday. Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center, from Dearborn, Michigan, appears in an inauguration […]

  In a significant shift at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Judge Julia Sebutinde is poised to assume the presidency, marking another milestone in her groundbreaking career. The Ugandan jurist, who recently made headlines for her robust defense of Israel against South Africa's genocide allegations in the Gaza war, will take the helm following […]

Parts of an interceptor hit a home in moshav Mevo Beitar ■ Emergency services reported 11 injured while seeking shelter

Archaeologists have uncovered a unique ritual structure from the First Temple period on the eastern slope of Jerusalem's City of David, marking a significant discovery that sheds new light on ancient Jewish religious practices. The structure, excavated by the Israel Antiquities Authority within the Jerusalem Walls National Park, features eight rock-hewn rooms containing various ritual […]

Chinese government officials are exploring the possibility of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok's US operations if the platform cannot prevent an impending ban, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. While Beijing officials strongly prefer ByteDance Ltd. to maintain ownership of TikTok, Bloomberg reported, they have begun evaluating backup options as part of broader […]

After talking about 'total victory' for months, Netanyahu folded under Trump's pressure. The emerging deal means Israel will forgo the obliteration of Hamas' regime, leaving the terror group free to entrench its position in Palestinian society – but there is no choice: the hostages and soldiers being killed in Gaza for no reason are out of time

HOSTAGE TALKS: Hamas reportedly yet to respond to mediators because Israel has not provided maps of its troop withdrawal from Gaza yet, Hamas official says; Ben-Gvir urges minister Smotrich to join in quitting gov't if hostage deal approved ■ LEBANON: Nawaf Salam, ICJ President, set to become Lebanese PM in blow to Hezbollah ■ GAZA: Medical sources say 20 Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip following IDF strikes ■ YEMEN: Missile fired by Houthis intercepted, IDF says

The company also did not signal any changes to its ban on Holocaust denial in its announcement, and the leaked materials also did not address the ban, which Zuckerberg announced in 2020.

A total of 405 IDF soldiers have been killed in the ground operation in the Strip, which began 10 days after the October 7 Hamas attack

Knesset Member Idan Roll published his book through the Sella Meir publishing house, 'which spreads a dangerous anti-LGBTQ agenda against queer families: families like his,' Standing Together's Co-Director Alon-Lee Green notes