The Bank of Israel is studying whether to raise increase the equities holdings in its foreign exchange reserves portfolio and also invest in corporate bonds below investment grade, its deputy governor ... ( read original story ...)
‘Start-Up Nation’ Israel joins forces ‘Tech Nation’ Ukraine to fly high
Alexey Chalimov, the founder of Eastern Peak, believes that while Israel is the Start-Up Nation, Ukraine is the Technology Nation. “We had a problem,” he told The Jerusalem Post, based on his career ... ( read original story ...)
US spy Jonathan Pollard plans move to Israel as parole terms are lifted
An American navy intelligence analyst who served 30 years in jail for spying for Israel is expected to leave the United States after having his parole terms lifted.The imminent departure for Israel of ... ( read original story ...)
Anger, Fear and Sorrow Consume Armenians Leaving Land Returned to Azerbaijan
Karabakh are to be handed back to Azerbaijan from Armenia as part of a Nov. 10 agreement ending six weeks of fighting between the two countries over the enclave. ( read original story ...)
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson teases Trump, Michael B. Jordan over ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ announcement
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is poking fun at both Michael B. Jordan and Donald Trump in his recent Instagram post about the 2020 Sexiest Man Alive. ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad names new FM to replace late diplomat
Syria’s President Bashar Assad named a new foreign minister on Sunday, appointing Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad to replace a longtime diplomat who passed away ... ( read original story ...)
A radio drama for Syria, qualitative research findings
Against the backdrop of the war in Syria BBC Media Action produced and broadcast 150 episodes of the radio drama Hay el Matar (Airport District) between 2015 and 2017. ( read original story ...)
North Korea News: Did Kim Jong Un Know About COVID-19 Before Telling Rest Of Country?
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un knew the virus was in the country in July but didn’t release any information about it until the first case was suspected. During confidential discussions in July, Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia should be a ‘partner’ on any future nuclear deal with Iran, foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia says it should be a part of any potential negotiations between the incoming U.S. administration and Iran on a new nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region. ( read original story ...)