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The US administration's effective peace work in Israel


The moving of the embassy not only put an end to a historic travesty but also made clear to the world something everyone anyhow already knew – Jerusalem is not for sale.




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Golf tournament to use high-tech ID chip badges to track spectators


The sale of draft beer and fountain drinks will be prohibited while all transactions will be restricted to credit cards.




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Israel shares picture of Rabindranath Tagore street in honor of birthday


Israel's foreign embassy in India shared a picture Saturday of a street in Tel Aviv named after famed and revered Indian polymath, poet, musician, artist and ayurveda-researcher Rabindranath Tagore.




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Five Israelis charged in binary options fraud cases in Canada, US


The two cases defrauded over 59,700 customers out of over $61 million




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WJC President supports decision to postpone Malmo forum on antisemitism


The event had been scheduled to take place in October of this year, marking 75 years since the end of the second world war, but will now take place in 2021.




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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic


'What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy'




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Likud set for 'world war' over portfolios


Dermer set to stay in Washington til US election, taking away plum post in crowded Likud




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Eight Israeli start-ups invited to pitch at Arizona investment conference


The Israeli companies (founders and entrepreneurs) that were selected are: ConfirmU, VisibleZone, AuraAir, Fixel, BC Bike, EZSave, IMNA Solutions and Beyond Appearances.




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Tucker Carlson slams Ilhan Omar as 'loathsome' over Flynn comments


"Can a single human actually be as loathsome as Ilhan Omar? It's hard to believe. She's like a parody of repulsiveness," the Fox News anchor said.




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TAU identifies method to increase chances of pregnancy through IVF


With the new advances, fertility doctors will be able to hand-select the healthiest and quality sperm for artificial insemination, in effect increasing a woman's chance of becoming pregnant.




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Is the coronavirus a blessing for Hezbollah? – opinion


In the midst of this coronavirus, Lebanon defaulted its $1.2 billion loan this past March, setting up the stage for Hezbollah to take over the government’s role in providing civil services.




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ICC: Smear campaigns don't change facts about 'Palestine' probe


'Fact: my Office is executing its mandate concerning Palestine situation with utmost professionalism, independence and objectivity in strict conformity with the Rome Statute'




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Defense Ministry to establish four intensive care units in Petah Tikva


The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.




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Teachers Union, Finance Ministry clash as schools open on Sunday


On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry showed only 4,826 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, among them, 65 who were intubated. So far, 248 people have died.




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Health Ministry deputy chief: Second coronavirus wave in summer expected


Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry Itamar Grotto insisted that despite improvements in coronavirus conditions around the country, we must be prepared for a second wave in summer.




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Likud launches assault on prosecution ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu trial


Amir Ohana attacks AG on way out the door




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Lebanese Shi'ite leader may urge decriminalization of homosexuality


Acting US director of national intelligence Richard Grenell says he spoke "with an influential Lebanese Shi'ite leader" who is "close" to coming out publicly in favor of decriminalizing homosexuality




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Jordan reports 38 COVID-19 cases over weekend, as lockdown lifted


The newest outbreak has largely been traced back to a truck driver who did not self-quarantine after being tested negative when he returned to the country




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Iran praises Palestinian PFLP for commemorating Soleimani on Quds Day


Recent praise and PFLP work with Tehran in Lebanon may point to increased Iranian support for the group.




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Coronavirus: Africa’s debt problems must not be used as a political football, experts say

China and its rivals in the West are using Africa’s debt problems, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, as a political football in their struggle for power on the continent, experts say.Seifudein Adem, a professor of global studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, said that ballooning national debt had been a major concern for many African countries even before Covid-19, but had now been brought front and centre.While it was encouraging that major creditors were seriously considering…




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Missing Chinese labour activists freed after being held for more than a year

Five Chinese labour rights activists who went missing after being arrested have been released after 17 months in detention.The five – Zhang Zhiru, Wu Guijun, Jian Hui, Song Jiahui and He Yuancheng – returned home on Thursday evening, according to a Hong Kong-based rights group China Labour Bulletin.They had been arrested by police for allegedly “disturbing public order” on January 20 last year as part of a crackdown triggered by an attempt by factory workers to form a trade union.Jian was…




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US-China tensions in South China Sea fuelled by increase in military operations

The United States has ramped up its military operations in waters close to China this year as the risk of confrontation between the two nations continues to grow.So far this year, aircraft from the US armed forces have conducted 39 flights over the South China Sea, East China Sea, Yellow Sea and the Taiwan Strait – more than three times the number carried out in the equivalent period of 2019.Two of the flights passed closed to Hong Kong, a rare move that indicated their proximity to mainland…




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Three ways to finance the Covid-19 policy response

The government will have to consider the pros and cons of direct taxation, de facto taxation and debt as it negotiates the coronavirus economic crisis

The post Three ways to finance the Covid-19 policy response appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.





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The Chinese chameleon reimagined in the age of Covid-19

The West’s perceptions of China hold up a mirror to its own preoccupations. More nuanced analysis is much-needed

The post The Chinese chameleon reimagined in the age of Covid-19 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.




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Intel: Amid US funding gap, UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $93M in coronavirus aid




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Will the rich agree to debt waiver in face of Covid-19 crisis?

The World Bank says countries whose debt is in dollars and those whose local debt is bought by foreigners are especially exposed.




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TB infections, deaths likely to rise with focus on Covid-19

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.




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Sports Ministry: Assistance for affected stars countrywide drive

Mohamed assured that it’s a countrywide drive, and not an exclusively Rift Valley project.




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Covid-19: Kisumu restaurant owners protest after permits revoked

The county made the move for lack of testing kits for staff at eateries.




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Italian PM says kidnapped volunteer Silvia Romano freed

Italian PM says the volunteer, who was taken from Kilifi in 2018, has been released.




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‘Officers and gentlemen’ shaping Kenya’s Horn of Africa policy

Amisom KDF forces have recorded remarkable success, especially in restoring peace in areas under its control.




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Elderly fear easing the lockdown could make their lives harder

It would be unfair for the government to propose a blanket isolation strategy based only on age.




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Is your team working well from home? It all depends on you!

Trust must be strong in your team: your trust in your team members; and their trust in you.




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Understanding the Covid-19 forecasts

In a way, they are right. Predictions are often fraught with mistakes.




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Job cut out for KDF boss

We have no doubt that he is ready to take on extraordinary challenges, including the fight against terrorism.




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Uhuru must impeach, charge or make way for President Ruto

The sooner both Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto stop pussyfooting and bear their full fangs the better for Kenya.




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Burundi in full steam towards poll

Like any other post-conflict nation, it deserves a new lease of life.




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Securing common prosperity in face of Covid-19

This pandemic is a new test to our collective strength and we must work together to address it.




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Pay me my money, ailing Williamson implores FKF

He lodged a case of unfair dismissal against FKF at the Employment and Labour Court in Nairobi.




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From Kibabii University to the Olympics: the story of Faith Ogallo

The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track.




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Seoul closes bars, clubs over fears of second coronavirus wave

Health authorities have warned of a further spike in infections.




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Brazil tops 10,000 deaths from Covid-19

An official mourning period of three days has been decreed.




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Coaches’ body seeks to vet foreign tacticians

It is viewed as a rival body to the Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca).




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Iranians fearful as coronavirus infections rise again

People rarely observe basic anti-contagion protocols.




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Lessons from court battle for Mbiyu Koinange estate

As a politician, Koinange loved land and power - the two levers of influence.




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EACC flags sale of pensioners’ land to Mike Sonko

Sonko claims agency's actions are politically motivated.




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Memorial mass for Bishop Silas Njiru held at his Embu home

There are plans to bring the bishop's body back to Kenya.




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Gen Kibochi to take over KDF mantle on Monday

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.




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Hidden ‘talents’ emerge courtesy of coronavirus

We all need some cheering up and need something to do with all the time we find ourselves with.