South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court alleging that Israel's military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. World 03 Jan, 2024
With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worry Antisemitism is broadly defined as hatred of Jews. World 27 Nov, 2023
Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorism for saying Hamas attack 'didn't happen in a vacuum' Israel's envoy to the UN Gilad Erdan called for his resignation, saying Israel must rethink its relations with the world body. World 25 Oct, 2023
UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas The Brazilian draft resolution calls for “humanitarian pauses” in addition to condemning Hamas and all violence and terrorist acts against civilians. World 17 Oct, 2023
In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces The militants killed at least 260 revelers at a music festival, with survivors telling harrowing stories of methodical massacres. World 15 Oct, 2023
US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence World 12 Jun, 2023
Diamond Jubilee of Israel's Independence celebrated The Embassy of Israel celebrated 75 years of Israel’s Independence amidst a program in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 12 May, 2023
Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue A Palestinian gunman opened fire outside an east Jerusalem synagogue Friday night, killing seven people, including a 70-year-old woman, and wounding three others before he was shot and killed by police, officials said. It was the deadliest attack on Israelis in years and raised the likelihood of more bloodshed. World 28 Jan, 2023
Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95 He was the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps and Mozart piano concertos to the public glare and majesty of Vatican pageantry. When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI and was thrust into the footsteps of his beloved and charismatic predecessor, he said he felt a guillotine had come down on him. World 01 Jan, 2023
Biden says Russia is considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine Ukraine's military said on Tuesday residents should brace for more indiscriminate Russian shelling of critical infrastructure, as U.S. President Joe Biden issued one of his strongest warnings yet that Moscow is considering using chemical weapons. World 22 Mar, 2022
As Russia batters Ukraine, both sides ready for more talks As Russia batters Ukraine, both sides ready for more talks World 02 Mar, 2022
UN approves resolution condemning denial of Nazi Holocaust The UN General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution Thursday condemning any denial of the Holocaust and urging all nations and social media companies "to take active measures to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial or distortion." World 21 Jan, 2022
