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Iran gave secret assurances to US it wouldn't target Trump, WSJ report

The US charged an Iranian man last week in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.

15/11/2024
 Funeral ceremony of IRGC deputy commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, in Tehran, Iran

IRGC commander: Islamic countries should form Muslim army to confront ‘hegemony of America’

"The world is pregnant with anti-Zionist sentiments, and there is a place for an international anti-Zionist movement to be launched by Iranians inside and outside the country all over the world."

15/11/2024

From competition to interior secretary: Trump picks Burgum

Burgum, 68, has portrayed himself as a traditional, business-minded conservative. He ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination before quitting

By REUTERS
15/11/2024

Changing of the guard: A mercurial president and rankling ambassador

Netanyahu was in Jerusalem rejoicing at the election of Donald Trump with unabashed enthusiasm, while American Jewish leaders considered him too divisive and unpopular.

With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily

The museum is closing its galleries to visitors for at least a year as they focus on revamping its financial strategy and programming.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
15/11/2024

Trump selects Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead HHS, top US health agency

Kennedy ran for president in this year's election before dropping out in August and endorsing Trump in exchange for a role in the Republican's administration.

By REUTERS
14/11/2024
 Can ‘DOGE’ under Musk and Ramaswamy curb government spending?

Can ‘DOGE’ under Musk and Ramaswamy curb government spending?

As the precious metals market gives up gains from a nearly year-long rally, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramswamy are preparing to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump

14/11/2024

US hands Lebanon draft proposal for ceasefire with Israel, sources say

The draft was submitted following weeks of talks that included officials from France, the United States, and Israel.

14/11/2024

Sanders to bring legislation blocking sale of certain arms to Israel next week

Sanders accused Israel of continuing to restrict the flow of food and medicine and said tens of thousands of Palestinians face malnutrition and starvation.

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