Netanyahu faces snap election calls after defense minister quits

posted in: Israel, News

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls on Thursday from his coalition partners to hold an early election, a day after the defense minister’s resignation left the government with a razor-thin majority. Avigdor Lieberman quit on Wednesday … Read More

US claims Iran is spending $1 billion a year backing Hezbollah, other allies

posted in: Middle East, News

The United States is claiming that Iran spends nearly $1 billion a year providing support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and other allied militant groups in the Middle East. U.S. Ambassador Nathan Sales, a coordinator for counterterrorism at the State Department, told … Read More

Border Force ups patrols after ‘unprecedented’ surge in migrants crossing Channel

A Border Force coastal patrol vessel near Troon harbour. CREDIT: ANDREW MILLIGAN/PA ARCHIVE The UK Border Force has increased patrols along the south coast, after an “unprecedented” surge in migrants attempting to reach the UK. Vessels have been redirected to the English … Read More

Opinion: Citizens of Israel, Get the Bomb Shelters Ready

posted in: Israel, News

In Iran, Syria, Lebanon and beyond, they’re watching, listening and drawing conclusions from Israel’s conduct during the last round of hostility with Gaza. Iron Dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets are launched from Gaza towards Israel as seen … Read More

Death toll reaches 63 in California’s Camp Fire, while 631 unaccounted for — live updates

Authorities said late Thursday the death toll from the Camp Fire has risen to 63, bringing the statewide count to 66. In addition, more than 600 people have been reported missing, according to the Butte County sheriff’s office. Despite the grim update, … Read More

Central American caravan gains speed, as first migrants cross border

posted in: News, United States

Migrants from Central American countries have banded together for safety on the long journey north to the United StatesPEDRO PARDO (AFP) President Donald Trump has deployed some 5,900 troops to the border as the caravan approaches   Hundreds of Central … Read More

Preparing Asia for the next financial crisis

posted in: Far East, News

The continued challenges of a changing economic environment are not new to the ASEAN+3 region, which consists of the 10 ASEAN members plus China (including Hong Kong), Japan and Korea. The region has weathered several external shocks in the past … Read More

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