Taiwan Fears Russian Invasion In Ukraine
Taiwan has condemned the cozy relationship between China and Russia amid concerns the U.S. may be unable to protect the island as its attention focuses on avoiding war in Europe.
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Michigan: Christian high school student sues after suspension for sharing views on homosexuality
A Christian high school student has filed a federal lawsuit against his Michigan school after he was suspended for sharing his religious beliefs about homosexuality with a student both on and off school property, CBN reports.
Spyware reportedly used on Netanyahu’s son, journalists
Further revelations have emerged about the controversial Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli NSO Group.
Massive scope of police Pegasus scandal rattles Israeli politics
Israeli officials from across the political spectrum were outraged to learn Monday of the scope of the Israel Police’s use of Pegasus, NSO Group’s now-infamous surveillance technology, which reportedly extended to dozens of civilians, ranging from politicians and government functionaries to social activists and journalists.
Ukraine Warns Against Apocalyptic Predictions Of Russian Invasion
Ukraine’s government urged its citizens on Sunday not to believe “apocalyptic predictions” after U.S. officials warned that Russia is nearly ready for an invasion that could claim 85,000 lives.
COVID cases continue sharp decline in nearly every state
SARS-CoV-2 cases are continuing a steep downward trend in nearly every state in the U.S., tracking with late predictions from numerous experts that the Omicron surge appears to have largely peaked.
Bennett: Pending Iran deal will ‘damage’ Israel’s ability to deal with nukes
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned on Sunday that the deal being negotiated with Iran in Vienna could “damage” Israel’s ability to deal with the country’s nuclear program.
Britain’s Crown Prince Thanks Queen For 70 Years Reign
Britain’s crown prince paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee for what he called her “remarkable achievement” of reaching 70 years on the throne.
Morocco Grieves As Boy Trapped In Well Dies
A nation was grieving Sunday, and many paid tributes to a five-year-old Moroccan boy who died after being trapped in a well for four days despite massive rescue efforts.
Vladimir Putin Sleeps Through Ukraine Conflict
Footage appeared to show Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t losing sleep over a possible war in Ukraine.
China, Russia Oppose NATO Expansion As East Pact Emerges
An eastern pact emerged Friday with China and Russia warning the West that they oppose further expansion of the NATO military alliance.
Gantz’s Bahrain visit signals to Iran the alliance against it is growing and public
The signing of a security memorandum of understanding between Israel and Bahrain on Thursday comes amid growing threats from Iran against the two countries and as the United States shifts its focus away from the region and toward the brewing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Biden Sends Thousands Of US Troops To Eastern Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. President Joe Biden decided Wednesday that thousands of additional U.S. troops would be sent to Eastern Europe amid fears of an imminent Russian invasion into Ukraine.
Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receive bomb threats
More than six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across multiple state received bomb threats on Monday and Tuesday, triggering shelter-in-place orders, lockdowns and class cancellations before the all clear was given, NPR reports.
Austria Imposes Vaccine Mandate
Tensions are rising in Austria, which this week became Europe’s first country to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults.
U.S. sending warship, jets to help protect Arab allies from missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
he United States will send a warship and fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Wednesday, after a series of missile attacks by Yemeni rebels left three dead in the wealthy Gulf state. The deployment, to “assist the UAE against the current threat,” follows a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the U.S. Embassy in the UAE said.
Israel upholds use of surveillance technology on protesters
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has upheld the Shin Bet security agency’s use of mobile-phone tracking technology to monitor and threaten Palestinian protesters at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site last year.
Russia Accuses West Of Seeking War
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says the United States and its Western allies are trying to draw his nation into war in Ukraine while ignoring Moscow’s main security demands.
Trump raised $51 million in last half of 2021, enters new year with $122 million
Former President Trump’s political operation raised over $51 million in the second half of 2021, according to new federal filings.
Laser-based defense array to be deployed within year, Bennett says, speeding rollout
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday evening that Israel would deploy a laser air defense system to protect against rockets and UAVs within the year.