Landmarks across US to light up with Israel's flag colors on Independence Day
The "Celebrate Israel" festival will also feature a global concert by top Israeli performers Idan Raichel, Rami Kleinstein, T-Slam and Sarit Hadad.
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Argentinian journalist exposes neo-Nazi groups in Latin America
Julio López’s goal is to teach social-media platforms that when it comes to tackling hate speech in Latin America, the phenomenon is country-specific, dependent on different histories and cultures.
Florida town council resists proposal to put up menorah during winter holidays
Mayor of south Florida town Miami Shores Crystal Wagar has raised the idea of putting up a menorah during the winter holiday season, which seems long overdue to some who live in the heavily Jewish area.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," palace says. Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in Europe.
Biden affirms commitment to Jordan's monarch, 2-state solution
In phone call with Jordanian leader, US president underscores importance of King Abdullah II's leadership to the US and the region. Reassurance is increasingly important following reports a planned coup was thwarted in the Hashemite Kingdom over the weekend.
US boosts aid to Palestinians as some in Congress cry foul
The Biden administration wants to give the Palestinians $40 million for law enforcement and security costs in the West Bank and Gaza, but some lawmakers maintain it violates the Taylor Force and the Anti-Terrorism Clarification acts.
World powers, Iran hold 'constructive' talks on nuclear deal
Two expert-level groups have been given the task of marrying lists of sanctions that the United States could lift with nuclear obligations Iran should meet.
US says 'ready to take necessary steps' to restore Iran nuclear deal
Israeli officials, meanwhile, remain split in assessing the administration's goal.
US reaches out to Knesset for security advice following assaults on capitol
"There are other capitals around the world that now that have a lot more threats over the years than we've had, but now we're maybe in the same boat," Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan says.
US lifts sanctions on ICC officials
Washington taking the step despite its objections to ICC “efforts to assert jurisdiction over personnel of non-States Parties such as the United States and Israel," US Secretary of State Blinken says.