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.

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.

TikTok creators unite globally at March of the Living to commemorate Holocaust

A team of 27 TikTok creators joins the March of the Living to commemorate the Holocaust, reaching millions with their content and combating online hatred.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
06/05/2024

Biden proclaims week of Holocaust remembrance with 'ironclad support' to Israel's security

The week will be between May 5 and May 12 annually, established as the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.

Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia’s commencement announcement came hours before its own journalism school prepared to announce the winners of this year’s Pulitzer Prizes, the prestigious journalism and literature prize.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/05/2024
 Visitors tour an exhibition ahead of Israel's national Holocaust memorial day, at Yad Vashem

Holocaust researchers use AI to search for unnamed victims

The technology used can quickly and efficiently process testimonies and identify names.

By REUTERS
06/05/2024

Trump accuses Biden of running 'Gestapo administration'

Jewish groups and White House lambast Nazi comparisons as "especially heinous".

By REUTERS
06/05/2024

Police arrest dozens of anti-Israel protesters at Chicago Art Institute

Protests escalate at Chicago's Art Institute, leading to arrests. Elsewhere, University of Michigan sees peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration during commencement.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
06/05/2024
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