Netanyahu said to be set on dissolving coalition, with new elections in November

Associates of PM quoted saying he won’t allow budget to pass by August deadline, leading to new national vote; reportedly fears courts will ban him from post over trial TOI staffToday, 10:47 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly decided against passing a state budget by a late-August deadline, which would trigger new elections in […]

Greek-Italian maritime deal sends clear message to Turkey as Mediterranean tensions rise

The agreement comes amid rising tensions in the Mediterranean. [Getty] Date of publication: 18 June, 2020 In a sudden and swift move, Greece and Italy announced that the two countries had reached an agreement on the delimitation of maritime borders in a way that would end a dispute lasting for forty years. This agreement, despite its […]

Has Erdogan Launched a New Age of Religious Wars?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020. Photo: To match Special Report TURKEY-JUDGES/ Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS/. JNS.org – To understand just how dishonest the discussion about Jerusalem is when conducted in venues where Israel is regarded […]

US forces closure of Chinese consulate in Houston, says ‘to protect US intellectual property’

Beijing urges Washington to backtrack decision or else China will take a ‘necessary response’ The US State Department said Wednesday that the recent closing of China’s consulate in Houston was to protect Americans’ intellectual property and private information, a move that has further strained the already tense relations between the world powers. Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said […]

Iran discloses results of investigation in explosion at military base

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Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘reciprocal blow’ to US over Soleimani killing

Ali Khamenei tells visiting Iraq PM that Tehran will exact revenge over drone strike in Baghdad that killed top general, says Islamic Republic won’t interfere in Iraqi-US relations By AFP and TOI staff Today, 9:24 am TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader told Iraq’s visiting premier on Tuesday that Tehran will exact revenge from the […]

Russia’s ‘readiness’ drill involved 150k troops, 400 aircraft, 100 ships

The drills began on July 17 with the surprise decision. Units from the Southern and Western military districts, including marine infantry and Northern and Pacific fleets were all involved. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 22, 2020 10:45 Russia completed a massive combat readiness check on Tuesday after the snap drill was called for by President Vladimir […]

Russia’s ‘readiness’ drill involved 150k troops, 400 aircraft, 100 ships

The drills began on July 17 with the surprise decision. Units from the Southern and Western military districts, including marine infantry and Northern and Pacific fleets were all involved. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 22, 2020 10:45 Russia completed a massive combat readiness check on Tuesday after the snap drill was called for by President Vladimir […]