USA
IDF: Israel’s Apache deal not off, but at risk as NIS 15 billion delay drags on
Yet another deadline was missed last Thursday, but some of the leaks in Hebrew media seem to be exaggerating the consequences of the blown deadlines.
Venezuela's Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output, defend sovereignty
US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says
Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US
South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report
The exercise comes after US President Donald Trump scaled back a major joint exercise with South Korea.
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.
Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent
“We believe that in order to survive and indeed thrive, NATO must change," US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told ambassadors representing NATO countries.
Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says
The report states that antisemitism existed in teachers' union spaces before the events of October 7, but the subsequent conflict accelerated and intensified existing dynamics.
Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
Opponents of the law criticized it as too broad and said it was explicitly intended to target LGBT performers.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer rejects mortgage fraud claims behind Trump's push to fire her
Cook denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations a pretext to remove her for monetary policy differences, and she sued to keep her job.
US Army to build nuclear microreactors on military bases, $2.2 billion awarded to five companies
So-called microreactors are tiny factory-built nuclear plants that developers say will be easily transported and generate up to 20 megawatts of power each.
In the Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Senate race, will anyone take AIPAC’s money?
Rogers and his representatives have signalled to AIPAC that they would like the pro-Israel lobbying giant to refrain from directly spending in his favor.
US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown
The Anti-Defamation League is still in the process of suing Syria on behalf of 130 US citizens who were killed or injured on October 7 and family members of American victims.
US Ambassador Barrack has a unique position, balancing work in Syria, Turkey, Iraq - analysis
This month tensions exploded into view with Israeli airstrikes in northern Syria. Barrack, who has been playing an important role in Syria for the last year is now front and center.
