HAIFA, Israel—U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday called Israel a “story of survival against the perils of war and terrorism.” He spoke at the opening ceremony summer session of the Knesset—the Israeli parliament—to express solidarity with Israel on its 75th anniversary. It was the second day of his visit to Israel, heading a 16-member bipartisan congressional…
In Address to Israeli Parliament, McCarthy Says Israel Is a ‘Story of Survival’
May 1, 2023
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Saudi-Iran Deal Was Secured Due to Personal Intervention From China’s Xi: Senior Chinese Diplomat
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping reportedly played an active role in persuading the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Iran to resolve diplomatic relations. According to a high-ranking Chinese diplomat, Xi took the initiative to broker the deal between the two Middle Eastern countries. Hong Kong-based media South China Morning Post reported on April 30 that…
McCarthy Arrives in Israel on First International Visit as Speaker
April 30, 2023
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HAIFA, Israel—U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) arrived in Israel on April 30 with a 16-member bipartisan congressional delegation. He arrived in Israel at about noon local time following an invitation from the Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The Knesset is the Israeli parliament. Ohana welcomed McCarthy and the delegation, saying that he looks…
McCarthy Arrives in Israel on 1st International Visit as Speaker
April 30, 2023
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HAIFA, Israel—U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) arrived in Israel on April 30 with a 16-member bipartisan congressional delegation. He arrived in Israel at about noon local time following an invitation from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The Knesset is the Israeli parliament. Ohana welcomed McCarthy and the delegation, saying that he looks forward to strengthening…
UN Security Council Unanimously Condemns Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Working for UN
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to condemn the Taliban’s ban on women working for the organization on April 27, calling the decision “unprecedented in the history of the United Nations.” The resolution, and a separate one calling on the Taliban to quickly reverse its crackdown on the rights of women and girls, was passed unanimously by…
No Inquiry Into British Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The government is refusing to carry out a “no-holds barred” inquiry into British involvement in Afghanistan after the Taliban retook power. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the MP-demanded review would have “limited” value and would consume “considerable resource.” Defence Committee Chairman Tobias Ellwood said the “frustrating” refusal would prevent lessons being learned, as he…
ISIS Suicide-Attacker Involved in Airport Attack Killed in Afghanistan
The Taliban have killed the “mastermind” behind the Kabul airport suicide attack in 2021 carried out by an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group that killed 13 U.S. troops and many more civilians during the United States’ chaotic evacuation from the country, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. The bombing occurred on Aug. 26, 2021, as U.S. troops were…
Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Headed for Texas: US Navy
Iran seized an oil tanker headed for Texas on Thursday, according to the U.S. Navy. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) took over the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, called the Advantage Sweet, in the Gulf of Oman, said the Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The tanker issued a distress signal as this was happening. The IRGCN seized…
Jordan: Israel Arrested Lawmaker on Arms-Smuggling Charges
AMMAN, Jordan—Jordan’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday said a Jordanian lawmaker has been arrested by Israel on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold into the occupied West Bank. The ministry’s spokesman, Sinan Majali, said Jordanian officials are following the case “to find out the merits of the situation and address it as soon as possible.” The…
UN Says Afghanistan Meeting Not About Recognizing Taliban Leadership
The United Nations said Thursday that its upcoming meeting in Doha, Qatar, will not focus on the Taliban recognition but on building a “unified consensus” with the international community regarding Afghanistan. This came after U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said the U.N. intended to convene a meeting with envoys from across the region to discuss…
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