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Category: Global News

Iran holds first parliament election since 2022 protests; low turnout likely

The Times of Israel reports: “Iran on Friday held the country’s first parliamentary election since the mass 2022 protests over mandatory hijab laws after the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, with questions looming over […]

For China, North Korea Is ‘Card to Play’ in Competition With US, Experts Say

Voice of America News reports: “Beijing is unlikely to help Washington disrupt military cooperation between North Korea and Russia because China sees that move as undermining itself while bolstering U.S. goals in Europe and Asia, […]

North Korean Missiles Used by Russia Against Ukraine Are Products of Sanction Loopholes

Voice of America News reports: “The discovery of a North Korean missile in Ukraine that had more than 200 components from U.S. and European companies revealed loopholes that North Korea uses to evade sanctions, said […]

Putin Warns of Nuclear War if West Sends Troops to Ukraine

Voice of America News reports: “Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of ‘tragic’ consequences if Western nations send troops into Ukraine, saying his country has the weapons to strike targets in the West. ‘[Western nations] […]

Hamas: ‘The Israelis are right where we want them’

Israel National News reports: “Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’ leader in Gaza, has sent a message that the terror group is doing well in the war that Israel ‘declared,’ the Wall Street Journal reported. According to the […]

UN ‘Appalled’ by Taliban-Ordered Public Executions in Afghanistan

Voice of America News reports: “The United Nations is urging the Taliban government in Afghanistan to immediately cease ‘inhuman’ public executions and floggings of individuals convicted of murder and other crimes. The condemnation comes as […]

U.S., South Korea will launch military exercise next week to counter North Korean threat

SpaceWar.com reports: “The United States and South Korea will kick off their annual springtime military exercise next week, both countries’ militaries announced Wednesday, with an emphasis on countering North Korea’s growing nuclear threat. The Freedom […]

‘Lebanon will be next’: Iran greenlights Hezbollah attack on Israel

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Iran has given Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah the green light to escalate its attacks along Israel’s northern border, the Arabic Post reported on Wednesday, citing high-level Iranian and Lebanese sources. The […]

Gallant: Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas hope to turn Ramadan into ‘2nd stage of October 7’

The Times of Israel reports: “Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday Israel has identified that Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas are aiming to take advantage of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and turn it into […]

11 Chinese naval vessels detected around Taiwan

SpaceWar.com reports: “Eleven Chinese naval vessels were detected around Taiwan, Taipei’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, the highest number this year as a row between the island and China over a fatal fishing boat incident […]

Hamas chief Haniyeh calls on Arabs to storm al-Aqsa on Ramadan

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hamas terror chief Ismail Haniyeh made a televised statement on Wednesday calling on barricades at al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan and Hamas’s ‘flexible’ stance on hostage negotiations. In a […]

Chief of Staff on the Northern Border: ‘Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price’

Israel National News reports: “The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, conducted a situational assessment at the northern border on Tuesday, with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, the […]