World News

World news is all reports on stories involving politicians, conflict and revolutions outside of the United States and Israel that affect the world and the Jewish state. 'World news' helps the global environment set the political agenda through journalists situated in conflict regions reporting on the important facts.

Biden reminds world of Hamas atrocities at Capitol Hill’s Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony

Though these days of remembrance fall on difficult times, Biden said, Americans must never rest. They must rise against hate.

Should ‘From the river to the sea’ be allowed on Facebook and Instagram?

Meta said it cannot conclude that ‘From the river to the sea’ constitutes a call to violence nor that it is linked to support for Hamas.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
07/05/2024

Gas tanks hurled at pro-Israel activists: Chaos ensues on Amsterdam campus

Renewed clashes at Samidoun-led Amsterdam encampment as police use violence against pro-Palestine protesters.

07/05/2024
 Protesters call for Russian President Putin to go to jail instead of another term in the Kremlin

Protesters call for Putin to be put on trial in The Hague

"We need to raise awareness about Putin's crimes internationally, he must be held accountable," said Dina Musina, who works for a Berlin based NGO supporting Russian prisoners.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis

In addition to providing North Korea with an opportunity to test missiles, Russia has taken steps that will make it harder for the United Nations to monitor sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in 2006.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term

At 71, Putin is locked in a confrontation with Western countries he accuses of using Ukraine as a vehicle to try to defeat and dismember Russia.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

India's Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark

Modi is seeking a rare, third straight term in a vote which pits his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of more than two dozen opposition parties.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Russia detains two US nationals, including a serving soldier

"We are aware of reports of US citizens being arrested inside of Russia," a spokesman said. "Consular officers from the embassy always seek to aid citizens with appropriate assistance."

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

UN General Assembly vote on a Palestinian statehood may affect US funding

The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

B'nai Brith Canada reveals significant increase in antisemitism in 2023

With violent antisemitism increasing 208%, the report shines a light on the serious reality of many Canadian Jews.

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