Denmark accuses China, Russia and Iran of espionage threat

The Russian embassy did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Moscow has scoffed at recent spying accusations from the West. REUTERSPublished: JANUARY 13, 2022 11:30 Denmark warned on Thursday of a rising espionage threat from Russia, China, Iran and others, including in the Arctic region where global powers are jostling for resources and […]

FEAR!

Dr. Mike Murphy January 9, 2022 He could hear his heart beating louder than the voices and the footsteps. As he crouched in hiding behind the cabinet, he was sure they could hear every beat. But with each beat, the soldiers continued to move, and soon he could hear their voices no more. He quickly rose, and found his way quietly to the door, stepping as lightly as he could as he made his way out of the village and into the protection of the land surrounding it.. Touma did not plan on still being in the village as the …

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Two IDF commando soldiers killed in tragic friendly fire accident

January 13, 2022 “This is a very sad morning,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tweeted. “The entire nation mourns their loss.” By World Israel News Staff Two IDF commando officers were killed in a friendly fire shooting accident on Wednesday night, the IDF confirmed, as Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi makes his way to the […]

Explosion reported at Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon

An unexplained explosion was reported at a site belonging to Hezbollah overnight in southern Lebanon. TZVI JOFFREPublished: JANUARY 13, 2022 02:51JANUARY 13, 2022 10:50 A large explosion was heard between Deir El Zahrani and Houmine El Faouqa in southern Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to Lebanese media. Video reportedly from the scene showed a blaze […]

US grants Iran sanctions exemption to South Korea

The US has granted South Korea a license to pay damages owed to an Iranian company, possibly a gesture from the US to Iran to move nuclear talks forward. By LAHAV HARKOV Published: JANUARY 12, 2022 18:38   Updated: JANUARY 12, 2022 19:22 The US permitted South Korea to pay damages owed to an Iranian […]

As Syria warms to Gulf states, Israel sees opportunity to curb Iran – report

Senior diplomatic figure quoted saying 2022 may see reduction of Iranian threat near northeastern border, but adds IDF strike on Tehran’s nukes would bring Lebanese fire on Israel TOI staffToday, 11:40 am A senior diplomatic official reportedly said Tuesday that Israel was taking a positive view of reconciliation between Syria and Gulf states, predicting it […]

Experts believe Omicron may be headed for rapid drop in US, Britain

University of Washington scientist predicts daily cases in US to peak at 1.2 million by January 19, and then quickly fall ‘because everybody who could be infected will be infected’ Maria Cheng12 January 2022, 12:24 am AP — Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming Omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about […]

Iran nuclear talks proceeding too slowly, France says

‘There is a vital urgency on this issue because of Iran’s own actions and the trajectory of its nuclear program,’ says FM Le Drian By AFP and TOI staff 12 January 2022, 12:51 am PARIS — International negotiations on Iran’s nuclear activities are proceeding so slowly that they are unlikely to lead to any agreement “within […]

European Parliament President Sassoli dies aged 65

He had been president of the 705-seat parliament since July 2019. Sassoli, whose term in the predominantly ceremonial role had been due to end this month, had said he would not run for re-election. REUTERSJANUARY 11, 2022 05:59 European Parliament President David Sassoli, an Italian socialist and former journalist, died on Tuesday in hospital in […]

PM said to tell MKs he expects escalation with Lebanon or Gaza

Bennett reportedly tells Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that as it readies Iran strike, Israel is preparing for potential wars with Tehran’s proxies TOI staffJudah Ari GrossToday, 10:10 am Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly told the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that Israel could soon face a military confrontation with Lebanon […]

Expectations grow for a deal to emerge from Iran nuclear talks

After months of pessimism, both sides are speaking of progress and showing signs of flexibility, but time is short Lazar BermanToday, 10:05 am After weeks of doubts and mutual accusations of bad-faith negotiations, a newfound optimism is emanating from the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna. Notably, the US and France, which had sounded an increasingly […]