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World news is all reports on stories involving politicians, conflict and revolutions outside of the United States and Israel that affect the world and the Jewish state. 'World news' helps the global environment set the political agenda through journalists situated in conflict regions reporting on the important facts.

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region

NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometers (5 square miles) at the site in the early hours.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source says

Legal challenges across Europe have also led other allies of Israel to pause or suspend arms exports.

18/09/2024

Belgium's Deputy PM criticized for post calling pager operation on Hezbollah a 'terror attack'

Sutter said in her post that the event requires an "international investigation" and that it was a "brutal escalation of violence."

syrian refugees

Cyprus, Lebanon collaborate to block Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, report shows

Thousands of Syrian refugees continue to be denied safe asylum and face violations of their rights, with Human Rights Watch accusing Europe of complicity.

By ANDREA LÓPEZ-TOMÀS/THE MEDIA LINE
18/09/2024

Finland's president defends decisions to buy Israeli arms, not recognize Palestinian state

Stubb said the time was not right to recognize a Palestinian state, even though its Nordic neighbors, Sweden, Iceland, and most recently Norway, have done so.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Finland's Stubb calls for UN Security Council reform amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Finland's President calls for UN Security Council reform, veto abolition, and suspension of members in 'illegal wars'

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Islamist groups escalate retaliatory attacks on Burkina Faso civilians, HRW says

Jihadist attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso have surged, retaliating against communities for non-cooperation, leading to significant civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch reports.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Over half of US adults say they consume news on social media - poll

The two main social media platforms on which a third of the responders said they received their news were Facebook and YouTube.

New EU defense chief to fight political battles with military edge

Andrius Kubilius has been tasked with proposing defense projects of "common European interest" to defend against attacks from the air and cyberspace.

By REUTERS
17/09/2024
Foreign ministers speak at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chisinau, September 17

Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that supporting Ukraine is crucial for ensuring the stability and survival of neighboring Moldova.

By REUTERS
17/09/2024
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