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.

German far-right lawmaker goes on trial charged with using Nazi slogan

Bjoern Hoecke, head of the AfD in the eastern state of Thuringia, which holds an election in September, is part of the nationalist wing of the AfD.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Indonesia has shut down an airport and has evacuated hundreds of people near Ruang volcano.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Death toll in Ukraine increasing due to Russian 'meat grinder' strategy

Independent bodies have collated information on the death toll in Russia and Ukraine; both are higher than the first year of fighting as losses rise to tens of thousands.

UK gave £700,000 in COVID furlough payments to six IRGC-linked UK charities

The UK has already imposed sanctions on the IRGC and some of its commanders, preventing them from opening bank accounts or engaging in financial transactions in the UK.

US House sets long-awaited vote on billions for Ukraine, Israel

The Israel bill totals $26.38 billion; plus funds to cover the cost of US military operations in response to recent attacks.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols

The lower house of parliament voted to prohibit one of the most infamous symbols of Adolf Hitler's National Socialist regime following concerns about rising antisemitism.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

Australian Jew falsely accused of being Bondi stabber to take legal action

Australian Jewish man erroneously accused of being Bondi stabber by local news is taking legal action against the outlet after real attacker was identified.

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

Sunak's plan to impose some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules has angered some members of his governing Conservative Party.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

Lula's foreign policy cause of Brazil's weak condemnation of Iran's attack, experts report

Since Lula's third term began, Brazil, once a constructive and moderate voice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has pivoted to support the Palestinians at the expense of its ties with Israel.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
17/04/2024

US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program

The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of pressure" to contain and degrade Iran's military capacity and effectiveness, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. 

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