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.

Hunter Biden charged with four-year tax evasion scheme

Biden was hit with three felony and six misdemeanor tax offenses, according to an indictment filed in US District Court in Central California.

By REUTERS
08/12/2023

US lawmakers call on Senate to pass bill to stop China buying Iranian oil

Some 91% of Iranian petroleum exports are purchased by China and the money Iran receives is used to fund terrorist operations, say congressmen who passed the SHIP Act.

By CLINT VAN WINKLE/THE MEDIA LINE
08/12/2023

UN Women’s late statement on sexual violence by Hamas - not enough

Evidence of Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7 was available all along. Women activists hope that its presentation at the UN headquarters will lead more people to recognize what happened.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
08/12/2023

White House: We haven’t set deadline to end Gaza war

Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said the US hadn't set a deadline for Israel to finish ousting Hamas as the UNSC was set to vote on an immediate ceasefire.

Zelensky launched Hanukkah in Ukraine by lighting a menorah with local rabbis

"The sacred Hanukkah lights, lit these days, remind us once again that light always prevails over evil," wrote Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on X.

07/12/2023

Denmark passes bill to ban Quran burnings

The issue garnered attention in the region after a planned Torah burning was approved by Sweden before being scrapped by the organizers, whose goal to ban the burning of all holy books.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

Britain summons Russian ambassador over alleged political interference campaign by Moscow

Personal emails of anti-Russian officials hacked by "Cold River" group, which had previously targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

Girl shoots fellow pupil dead at Russian school before killing herself

A 14-year-old girl in Russia shot and killed a fellow student and wounded several others before killing herself.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

German state demands support of Israel in citizenship applications

In its decree, Saxony-Anhalt also requires naturalization agents to be on the lookout for antisemitic and anti-democratic attitudes among applicants.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
07/12/2023

US charges four 'Russia-affiliated' military personnel with war crimes

The four allegedly interrogated, severely beat, and tortured the victim as well as threatening to kill the victim and conducting a mock execution.

By YUVAL BARNEA
07/12/2023
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