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Israel Politics

Netanyahu will not be able to run for president, according to a presidential hopeful.

According to presidential nominee Shimon Shetreet, it is too late for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change the rules for nominating the next president because...

Politics Sport United States

As president, Biden plays his first game of golf.

Joe Biden will enjoy his first game of golf as president on Saturday at Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. According to a pool post,...

Politics Russia United States

‘Totally unjust,’ says Biden of Russia’s response to Navalny.

President Joe Biden decried Russia's handling of influential Putin critic Alexei Navalny on Saturday, despite news that his health is worsening in detention. According to...

Politics United States

What do Americans think about Biden after almost 100 days in office? -vote

According to a recent PEW poll, as Joe Biden hits the 100-day milestone of his presidency, the American public appears to award him a comparatively...

New Zealand Politics

The mayor of Wairoa has warned that three water reforms are ‘pretty scary’ for local government.

Despite singing from the same song sheet less than six months ago, Hawke's Bay mayors are split on proposed water reforms. The breakup comes as...

Afghanistan Politics United States

‘It’s time to end the never-ending conflict,’ says Biden, who will launch the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan on May 1.

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the United States would begin withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan on May 1 to end America's longest war,...

Politics Russia United States

Biden suggests meeting with Putin after Russia labels the US a “adversary” in Ukraine.

On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease tensions sparked by Russia's military buildup along Ukraine's border, and he suggested...

Germany Politics

Merkel seizes control of the situation as German states dither over the virus.

The German cabinet is set to settle on contentious amendments to a national infection prevention law on Tuesday, giving Berlin more centralised authority to enact...

New Zealand Politics

Police have been notified of undeclared contributions to the Mor Group.

The Mori Party's inability to report more than $300,000 in contributions is the fault of volunteers who misinterpreted the law, according to the party's chief....

Peru has a record COVID-19 death toll on the day before elections.

Peru marked a second daily record mortality toll from the coronavirus pandemic that is engulfing the world once again on Saturday, one day before presidential...

COVID-19 New Zealand Politics

Gisborne councillor was chastised for a Facebook message that contained vaccination disinformation.

A Gisborne district councillor and health board member was chastised after spreading false claims about the Covid-19 vaccine on social media. Meredith Akuhata-Brown said in...

Israel Middle East Politics United States

Biden summons Obama’s echo chamber and sets Israel on the defensive – opinion

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

Unnamed US diplomats and military intelligence officials revealed IDF and Mossad operations in Azerbaijan, a Muslim country bordering Iran, in March 2012. “The Israelis have...

New Zealand Politics

National Party leadership: Does Luxon have what it takes?

Opinion - Judith Collins' National Party leadership is under more scrutiny, with increased talk in the media of her being replaced by brand new MP...

Politics United States

Antony Blinken recalls State Department obstruction of bids to save Jews

Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations are by their nature calls for accountability for atrocities past and present. Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, used the...

Politics United States

Biden plans to crack down on ‘ghost guns’ to help curb US shootings

US President Joe Biden is set to unveil his administration's first steps to curb gun violence, including a plan to reduce the proliferation of "ghost...

New Zealand Politics

Government must rule out rent caps – National

The Opposition is calling on the Finance Minister to specifically rule out any move to cap rent rises. Photo: 123rf Property investors - who say...

Israel Middle East Politics Saudi Arabia

Will Netanyahu’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s MBS happen after elections?

Prior to the Israeli elections, there were reports that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was prepared to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The...

Israel Politics

Israel Elections: How is Iran’s regime responding?

Iran’s regime is ignoring Israel’s election. It has its own problems. The Islamic Republic is heading to its own election on June 18, and President...

Israel Politics

Netanyahu announces victory, starts talking to coalition partners

Exit polls showed unclear results, with Netanyahu somewhere between 59 and 60 mandates for his right-wing bloc. Some 50.2% of votes have been so far...

Israel Politics

Israel Elections: How will Bibi try to avoid his trial if he wins?

If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerges from the election with a right-wing majority, buttressed by Yamina’s Naftali Bennett, and forms a new coalition, what will...

Politics Tech United States

Donald Trump to launch new social media platform, senior adviser says

After being kicked off of most social media outlets, former US president Donald Trump is set to return with a brand-new social media platform set...

Israel Politics

Netanyahu may lose control after elections just like Trump did -opinion

Donald Trump lost his election, but even after his legal appeals were rejected, he thought that by refusing to accept his loss he was being...

New Zealand Politics

Week in Politics: Ministers defend slow progress on trans-Tasman bubble

Analysis - A trans-Tasman travel bubble could be announced within days, Australia's deportation of a 15-year-old boy raises questions and concerns, the Greens want to...

Politics United States

Russia recalls its US ambassador following Biden’s comments

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had called its ambassador, Anatoly Antonov, back to Moscow to discuss the future of Russia's...

Politics United States

Kerry Kennedy slept in bathroom to hide from Andrew Cuomo – report

Kerry Kennedy, the ex-wife of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and daughter of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, slept in a locked bathroom to protect herself from him,...

Politics United States

Trump teases Lara Trump bid for North Carolina Senate seat

The impromptu announcement was met with applause * Sen. Lindsey Graham says Lara 'shoo-in' for the nomination FORMER US President Donald Trump attends the Conservative...

Politics United States

Trump showed off photos of naked women at a shiva, report says

Jennifer Weisselberg, the former daughter-in-law of the Trump organization’s chief financial officer, recalled the incident. Former US president Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political...

Africa Politics United States

Biden’s foreign policy challenges – A view from Morocco

President Joseph R. Biden has a unique strength that much of the world has overlooked: He has nearly a half-century of experience navigating the maze...

Israel Middle East Politics

Sara Netanyahu hospitalized for appendicitis

March 11, 2021March 12, 2021

The prime minister's wife is undergoing a series of tests and will remain hospitalized for a few days. Sara Netanyahu (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE...

Israel Middle East Politics

Netanyahu warns of African migrants converting after court ruling

Two weeks before the election in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a clear message in an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday: I...

Australia China India Japan Politics United States

In message to China, Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs

US President Joe Biden will hold first-ever joint talks Friday with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan, boosting an emerging four-way alliance often cast...

Politics United States

Governor of US state of Arkansas passes law banning almost all abortions

The US state of Arkansas Tuesday passed a law banning abortion even in cases of rape or incest, in a move supporters hope will push...

New Zealand Politics

Toxic waste from Tiwai Point smelter: Government halted talks over lack of plan

The government has suspended talks over the Bluff aluminium smelter until it gets environmental commitments over cleaning up its landfill and spent cell-liner waste. New...

Politics United States

US says visa applicants denied due to Trump ‘Muslim ban’ can reapply

President Joe Biden overturned Trump's so-called Muslim ban on Jan. 20, his first day in office, calling it "a stain on our national conscience" in...

Iran Middle East Politics United States

Biden sends B-52 heavy bomber over Persian Gulf in signal to Iran

In seventh mission into CENTCOM’s area of operation in the last four months Israeli Air Force F-15s accompany B-52 heavy bomber over Israel. Israeli Air...

Israel Middle East Politics United States

Kamala Harris, Netanyahu agree to open joint COVID task force

Kamala Harris, Netanyahu agree to advance COVID cooperation Cooperation between the US and Israel would work to advance COVID research, tech. VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT Kamala Harris...

Politics United States

Biden needs to respond to rocket attacks on US forces in Iraq – analysis

Most details of the attack that targeted US forces stationed at the al-Asad base in Iraq on Wednesday have been revealed. A truck was used,10...

Middle East Politics Syria United States

US senators offer bill to rein in Biden war powers after Syria strike

The measure, led by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Senator Todd Young, would repeal 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force...

Iran Middle East Politics United States

US House cancels session amid threat of militia attack on Capitol

The US House of Representatives canceled its planned Thursday session after the Capitol Police warned on Wednesday of a possible plot by a militia group...

Politics United States

Biden administration cannot return to Iran deal – JINSA

The Gemunder Center’s Iran Policy Project of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) released a report on Wednesday arguing that “simply abiding by the...

Iran Middle East Politics United States

GOP Jews dismiss Trump’s speech: ‘We’re focused on 2022’

Former US president Donald Trump delivered his first speech on Sunday since leaving the White House on January 20, hinting at a possible 2024 presidential...

Politics United States

Trump supporters who stormed Capitol are domestic terrorists – FBI head

FBI Director Chris Wray on Tuesday debunked conspiracy theories promoted by right-wing supporters of former president Donald Trump, saying there was no evidence that leftist...

Politics United States

NY Governor Cuomo hires defense lawyer after sexual harassment accusations

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, under investigation for alleged sexual harassment and under fire for misreporting the COVID-19 death toll at the state's nursing homes,...

Politics United States

Trump repeats election lie, declares himself future of Republican Party

Former President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacked President Joe Biden and repeated his fraudulent claims he won...

COVID-19 New Zealand Politics

Contacts of latest Covid-19 case ‘paying a price for everyone’ – PM

February 26, 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there are "many, many people" being treated as contacts of the latest community case of Covid-19, but the government is...

Politics United States

Jewish Trump aide considering challenging rep. who voted for impeachment

February 25, 2021

Gonzalez, who currently represents Ohio’s 16th District, was one of 10 Republicans in the US House of Representatives who voted to impeach Trump. White House...

Politics United States

Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath

February 25, 2021

During a December visit to New York City, writer E. Jean Carroll says she went shopping with a fashion consultant to find the “best outfit”...

New Zealand Politics

Simon Bridges storms out of Parliament in spat with Speaker Trevor Mallard

February 24, 2021

Senior National Party MP Simon Bridges has stormed out of Parliament while declaring Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard a twat. Photo: RNZ / Dom...

New Zealand Politics

Progressive Home Ownership Scheme houses just 12 families in seven months

February 24, 2021

The government is under pressure after having housed just 12 families under its Progressive Home Ownership Scheme since its official launch seven months ago. National...

Politics United States

US Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns

February 23, 2021

US Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns - among other things The Supreme Court also agreed to weigh Trump administration abortion referral restriction...