According to the French president, Putin also said there won’t be any Russian “permanent (military) base” or “deployment” in Belarus, where Russia had sent a large number of troops for war games.
Jewish Federations of North America urges Antonio Guterres to ban the use of Amnesty's latest report against Israel, citing gross bias. Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations called investigation against Israel a "one-sided farce” that “again demonstrates the clear anti-Israel bias in the UN body."
US President Joe Biden also emphasizes his "ironclad support" for replenishing Israel's Iron Dome missile-defense system, says he plans to visit Israel later this year. The AIPAC pro-Israel lobby is likely to oppose the emerging nuclear deal with Iran.
“If war breaks out, it will come at an enormous human cost to Ukraine, but we believe that based on our preparations and our response, it will come at a strategic cost to Russia as well,” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warns.
Representatives Andy Levin and Haley Stevens are both running in the newly formed 11th Congressional District, which will become the most Jewish district in Michigan. Stevens is backed by mainstream pro-Israel groups such as Pro-Israel America, while Levin is supported by J Street.
On Platinum jubilee, monarch says she wants Prince Charles' wife Camilla to be Queen Consort when he becomes king.
Five-year-old Rayan passes away before rescuers, who conducted a lengthy operation that captivated global attention, reach him.
The legislation would give exceptions to symbols used for educational, historical or other legitimate purposes. Last year, Victoria became the first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of Nazi symbols.
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh urges the African Union to withdraw Israel's accreditation as the 55-member bloc opens a two-day summit in Addis Ababa.
US State Department tells Congress waivers to allow international cooperation with Iran's civilian nuclear program aimed at advancing Vienna nuclear talks. Tehran demands guarantees West will fulfill JCPOA obligations.
