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An ultra-Orthodox Israeli rabbi told his followers the Covid-19 vaccine is a global conspiracy to “establish a new world order” and "turn people gay".
Iran's nuclear department has reportedly asked the UN's nuclear watchdog to abstain from publishing details on its nuclear program which could sow confusion among the international community - without elaborating.
UK vows to exhaust all efforts to free Zaghari-Ratcliffe
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said his government had "intensified" negotiations to secure the "immediate" release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, which her family expect could happen within weeks.
Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's pick for national security advisor, tweeted that designating the Iran-aligned Houthis as terrorists would ...
Iran threatens to sue Washington for 'illegal measures'
Iran’s Foreign Minister Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Islamic Republic sent a warning to the US for its 'illegal' measures against ...
Iran deal architect named for Biden State Department
Wendy Sherman will serve as deputy secretary of state in the Biden administration.
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies ...
Belgian court postpones verdict in Iran diplomat case
Diplomat Assadollah Assadi is accused of involvement in an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in Paris.
Iran says EU sanctions on Syrian FM 'unconstructive'
The new sanctions 'block the path to peace', Iran claims.
Saudi Arabia to open Doha embassy 'within days'
The Saudi embassy in Doha will resume all operations within days, the kingdom's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on ...
European powers warn Iran over uranium metal plans
Britain, France and Germany say Iran has 'no credible civilian use' for uranium metal production.
Air pollution in Iranian cities reaches 'hazardous' levels
This year's contamination of air has been worse than previous, putting further strain on the country’s health infrastructure which has already ...
US calls Bahrain, UAE 'major security partners'
The designation is previously unheard of.
Iraq urges Facebook, Twitter to reconsider militia accounts ban
In a statement on Friday, Iraq's Media and Communications Commission called on Facebook and Twitter to review a decision to ban accounts linked ...
Iranian Guard holds anti-warship ballistic missile drill
The Revolutionary Guards launched the missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.
Billionaire right-winger Adelson buried in Jerusalem
Billionaire Republican donor Sheldon Adelson was buried in Jerusalem.
Pompeo hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed sanctions on China, Iran and Cuba in a last-minute push aimed at boxing in President-elect ...
Pentagon includes Israel in Middle East command area
The Pentagon will include Israel in the area covered by its Middle East-focused Central Command.
Islamic State's resurgence is Syria is going unnoticed
Comment: The root causes of Islamic State in Syria were never adequately addressed, and now, as the world is distracted, a resurgence seems ...
Trump adds Israel to CENTCOM to increase Iran pressure
In one of his final acts as president, Donald Trump has moved Israel from the US European military command to the Central Command (CENTCOM).
Israelis secretly participate in 2021 Dakar Rally
Despite travel restrictions, a team of Israelis have entered Saudi Arabia to compete in the 2021 Dakar Rally.
Israelis 'secretly' participate in 2021 Dakar Rally
Despite travel restrictions, a team of Israelis have entered Saudi Arabia to compete in the 2021 Dakar Rally.
Scottish court upholds Lockerbie bomber's conviction
The Lockerbie bombing is alleged to be a retaliation for the downing of an Iranian passenger jet by a US Navy missile in July 1988 that killed ...
Scottish judges to rule on posthumous Lockerbie appeal
The family of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, a former Libyan intelligence officer, have battled for years to bring the case and clear his ...
An Iranian official denied Thursday that recent Israeli strikes on eastern Syria led to any deaths.
Iran told the UN it was advancing research on uranium metal production.
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