• 02/03/2025

Israel’s Netanyahu departs for US to meet with Trump, hoping to strengthen ties with Washington

Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for the U.S. on Sunday to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking to strengthen ties with the U.S. government following tensions with the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. Netanyahu departed for Washington amid the ceasefire with Hamas – which includes hostage releases – still…

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Jordan’s appeals to Christian tourists with ‘Dawn of Christianity’ exhibition in Rome

Jerusalem Post The exhibition features over 90 artifacts that narrate the history of Christianity in Jordan from its beginnings to the present day. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-840258

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Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Attack on Kursk School

Moscow Times In a deadly night that saw at least 15 people killed my Russian air attacks in Ukraine, Moscow accused Kyiv of striking a school in Kursk region. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/02/russia-and-ukraine-trade-blame-for-attack-on-kursk-school-a87830

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Democrats elect Minnesota’s Ken Martin as their new leader

Jerusalem Post Ken Martin, elected as the new DNC chair, is tasked with rebuilding the Democratic Party after its 2024 election loss. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-840281

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Ukraine will not lose war, we must help it become stronger, NATO secretary general says

Pravda Ukraine NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte disagrees that Ukraine is losing the war, although “the front is moving in the wrong direction”. Source: Rutte in an interview with German tabloid Bild, as reported by European Pravda Details: Rutte was asked whether the West is losing the war against Russia in Ukraine. “The front is…

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Trump’s tariffs on Taiwan’s chips likely to backfire: analysts

Taipei, Feb. 2 (CNA) United States President Donald Trump will “shoot himself in the foot” if he follows through on his recent pledge to impose higher tariffs on Taiwanese and other foreign semiconductors entering the U.S., according to analysts. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502020007

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Police seized 38 smuggled guns in Afula, including M16s, Kalashnikovs

Jerusalem Post Authorities searched two vehicles in the northern city and later arrested three residents of Zarzir, a village west of Nazareth, as suspects. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-840275

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China to file claim with WTO over US tariffs — commerce ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ministry also expressed hope that the US would take an objective and rational approach to its domestic issues, rather than resorting to tariff threats against other countries https://tass.com/economy/1907563

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Withdrawal of gas from European UGS facilities hits four-year high in January

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Gas withdrawal from UGS facilities in EU countries amounted to 21.3 bln cubic meters (bcm) in January, which is 13.5% higher than last year and the highest level in four years https://tass.com/economy/1907565

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House GOP elections chair reveals which voter blocs Republicans are targeting ahead of 2026

Fox News DORAL, Fla. — The lawmaker in charge of House Republicans’ elections arm is feeling confident that the GOP can buck historical precedent and hold onto their majority for the entirety of President Donald Trump’s term. The 2024 elections saw Republicans make significant inroads with Hispanic and Black voters. National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)…

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