Netanyahu Turns 70: Biggest Scandals and Achievements of Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently serving his extended fourth term as PM, is celebrating his 70th birthday on 21 October. His birthday comes amid struggles to find a solution to a political impasse in the country, where no political force has so far been able to build a coalition government after a second election. … Read More >Netanyahu Turns 70: Biggest Scandals and Achievements of Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

US forces leaving northern Syria have reportedly crossed into Iraq, where they will continue their seemingly endless military presence in the region. Donald Trump had insinuated that the soldiers would be returning home. … Read More >Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

Turkish op in Syria may lead to ‘reverse migration’ of terrorists to their homelands, Russian defense minister warns

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has warned of the danger of ‘reverse migration’ of foreign militants to their home countries from prisons and camps in Syria … Read More >Turkish op in Syria may lead to ‘reverse migration’ of terrorists to their homelands, Russian defense minister warns

Australian media stages front-page ‘blackout’ to protest against govt clampdown on press freedom

In a rare show of unity, all major news outlets in Australia have staged a mass protest against increasingly draconian secrecy laws passed by the government, which are infringing on press freedom and the public’s right to know. … Read More >Australian media stages front-page ‘blackout’ to protest against govt clampdown on press freedom

Iran Says New Phase of Reducing Nuclear Obligations Ready, Hopes There Won’t Be Need to Implement It

The 4th stage of cutting obligations under JCPOA has been worked out, with the Iranian authorities expressing hope that no need will occur to implement it, and that Europe will fulfil its commitments … Read More >Iran Says New Phase of Reducing Nuclear Obligations Ready, Hopes There Won’t Be Need to Implement It