Israel's Brigadier General Ido Mizrachi told Newsweek "we have to be ready to operate against Hezbollah," which said the powerful Lebanese movement's forces are "always prepared" regardless of the IDF ... ( read original story ...)
US to world: Yes, Jerusalem is part of Israel
With one small tweet on Thursday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo struck down one of the last vestige’s of American refusal to recognize not just that Jerusalem was Israel’s capital, but that it was ... ( read original story ...)
US allows Jerusalem-born citizens to put Israel on passports
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the new policy was in keeping with the decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. ( read original story ...)
US allows Jerusalem-born to put Israel as passport birthplace
The move is the latest in a line of policy decisions by the Trump administration that show support for Israel. ( read original story ...)
In the fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan, even a McDonald’s is taking sides
After military clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia broke out last month, fast-food franchisees began to weigh in — on behalf of Azerbaijan. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan hits maternity hospital in conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian and Azerbaijani forces fought over the separatist region Nagorno-Karabakh despite a U.S.-brokered cease-fire. ( read original story ...)
Former Ohio State wrestler shares time he confronted Jim Jordan about Dr. Richard Strauss
Two weeks after more than 200 victims of sexual assault by former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss asked the NCAA and the Big Ten to investigate OSU’s handling of the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Mahathir says Muslims can kill French, Twitter deletes post
Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad tweeted Thursday that Muslims had a right "to kill millions of French people" after a deadly attack in Nice, sparking widespread anger and prompting Twitter ... ( read original story ...)
President of Uzbekistan to take part in the International Forum for Northern Economic Cooperation
On October 30, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will take part in the Second International Forum ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar leader Suu Kyi casts her vote in November elections
Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi cast her ballot Thursday in advance voting for general elections that are taking place during a surge of ... ( read original story ...)