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PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.
Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil December 19, 2025.

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter

A portrait and plaque dedicated to US President Donald Trump at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, December 17, 2025.

Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’


French Assembly President, files complaint over antisemitic letter

When the French National Assembly elected Braun-Pivet to be its president in 2022, it elevated the first-ever woman and first practicing Jew to the job.

 Yaël Braun-Pivet, newly-elected President of the National Assembly, reacts as she delivers a speech during the opening session of the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 28, 2022.

Netanyahu hits back at Ben-Gvir: No one can stop judicial reform deal

Ben-Gvir hits out at judicial reform compromise talks • Netanyahu: We are working to exhaust every possibility to reach a national agreement

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Could Mexico soon have its first Jewish, female president?

Mexico president backs Jewish candidate after selection process row.

 Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum greets supporters during an event, pursuing to be the ruling MORENA party's candidate for the 2024 presidential election, in Mexico City, Mexico, August 26, 2023

US Vice President Harris dismisses Biden age concerns, but ready to be president

"Joe Biden is going to be just fine," Harris said when asked about concerns that Biden is too old to run again.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan Act" as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) listens during an event to celebrate the legislation in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, March 12, 2021.

India or Bharat? Narendra Modi's G20 invitation sparks name-change row

High offices in the country have typically stuck to titles such as President of India, Prime Minister of India and Chief Justice of India while communicating in English.

 Traffic moves past the 'Bharat Mandapam', the main venue of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 5, 2023.

Herzog travels to Lower Galilee, symbolically opens Israel's school year

Herzog, who attends school year openings of state and haredi schools, makes a point of going to a different geographic area each time

 President Isaac Herzog.

Nikki Haley to Fox: ‘Kamala Harris failed at everything she’s ever been given’

The GOP presidential candidate defended her statements against an accusation of racism.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks after announcing her 2024 presidential campaign, in Urbandale, Iowa, last week.

Ron DeSantis courts Iowa Christian group, evangelical support in US election

The states in the Republican nominating calendar that vote after Iowa, including New Hampshire and Nevada, look more unfavorable to DeSantis.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the 2023 NHGOP Amos Tuck Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, April 14, 2023.

Grapevine August 4, 2023: A matter of protocol

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and his wife, Michal, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife, Mutinta.

Pence and a Christmas call star in Trump indictment

Trump, working with six co-conspirators, pushed Pence to refuse to certify the results based on his accusations of voter fraud on multiple occasions, the indictment alleges.

 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci listens with Vice President Mike Pence as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus briefing at the White House in Washington, US, March 17, 2020