Scholz Rejects No-Confidence Vote Amid Coalition Collapse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday dismissed calls for a no-confidence vote following the dismissal of his finance minister, a move signaling the imminent collapse of his coalition government. Scholz asserted that he would continue governing with a minority government until early next year. Friedrich Merz, leader of the largest opposition bloc in parliament, demanded […]

Five Israeli officials arrested for alleged leaking of classified intelligence from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office about Hamas.

JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities apprehended five individuals, including four from a military intelligence unit, towards the end of last week for allegedly revealing state secrets to foreign media outlets. An Israeli military officer assigned to the Prime Minister’s office was among the five detained during an investigation into leaked classified documents. The officer, identified as […]

China’s Official Response to Trump’s Win is Aloof, While Experts Say Beijing is Concerned

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — China’s official response to President-elect Trump’s victory was formulaic. “Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation.”  National Taiwan University Department of […]

World Leaders Congratulate Trump on Election Victory

JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback victory on Wednesday. Netanyahu, who is leading a seven-front existential war against Iran’s regime and its proxies, wrote on X, “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return […]

Ukrainian and North Korean Forces Clash for First Time; Zelenskyy Warns of Escalation

In a late-night address on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have engaged in their first military confrontation with North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in the ongoing war.  While Zelenskyy did not provide specific details about the engagement, he warned of Russia’s alleged intentions to escalate the conflict, which has […]

Netanyahu Removes Defense Minister Amidst Policy Disagreements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, according to an announcement made by the Israeli leader on Tuesday. This decision stems from significant disagreements in their approaches to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, coupled with a perceived lack of trust between the two. Netanyahu’s office communicated Gallant’s removal via […]

Experts: Biden-Harris Administration Approaches to Ukraine and Israel Wars Differ Significantly

JERUSALEM—The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, sparked by Russia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks, respectively, are raising concerns about the Biden-Harris administration’s stance towards Israel’s struggle against Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Experts specializing in the Middle East and Russia have highlighted the contrasting approaches of the administration in these conflicts. David Wurmser, a […]

Iranian Student Protests Hijab Enforcement by Stripping Down

JERUSALEM—A female Iranian student on Sunday protested an assault on her by the IRGC’s paramilitary militia, known as the Basij, by stripping down to her underwear on the campus of Tehran’s Science and Research University. The Basij is a U.S.-designated terrorist organization as part of the IRGC. Video footage of the unidentified woman walking through […]