Donald Trump cold-called Norway’s finance minister last month to ask about a nomination for the Nobel peace prize, Norwegian press reported on Thursday. The Norwegian outlet Dagens Næringsliv, citing unnamed sources, reported: “Out of the blue, while finance minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down the street in Oslo, Donald Trump called … He wanted the … Read more
PARIS — French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will face trial on charges of corruption, a Ministry of Justice official confirmed. Dati is being charged with “passive corruption and influence peddling by a person holding elective public office within an international organization (in this case, the European Parliament),” the official, … Read more
Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting for her political survival. The Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has 15 days to make her case after the country’s high court suspended her for a breach of ethics. This comes after a phone call between Shinawatra and Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen, discussing an earlier border dispute. … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz celebrates strikes on Iran The Jerusalem Post Katz amid ongoing Israeli operation in Iran: ‘This is how dictatorships fall’ The Times of Israel Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact Reuters Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast while Trump issues warning to Tehran NBC4 Washington Israel Strikes … Read more
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hits back after being sanctioned by the UK and other nations. Israel’s far-right finance minister says he wants to cut Palestinian banks off from the global financial system. Bezalel Smotrich’s plan has not yet been approved by the Israeli government. But if it does happen, what could the consequences be? Presenter: … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel offered condolences Thursday on the passing of Pope Francis, more than three days after the death of the Roman Catholic world’s leader. The delay in issuing a statement highlighted apparent tensions in the relationship between Israeli officials and the pope, who pointedly criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in … Read more
The UN-recognised government condemns assassination attempt targeting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa. Libya’s Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa has been injured following a gun attack in the capital. The Libya Observer and Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday that unknown gunmen opened fire on Jumaa’s vehicle in Tripoli, leaving him … Read more
Syria’s economy is in ruins after nearly 14 years of war, crippling sanctions, and deep-rooted corruption. The transitional government promises economic reforms, foreign investment, and reconstruction. But is a true economic renaissance possible with a collapsed currency, soaring inflation, and ongoing international sanctions? How will the new administration tackle these challenges? Syria’s new finance minister, … Read more
Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ‘ One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends’ Ynetnews Defense minister warns freed terrorist Zubeidi: ‘One mistake and you’ll meet old friends’ The Times of Israel Zakaria Zubeidi, Militant Who Briefly Escaped Israeli Prison, Is Among Released Palestinians The New York Times High-ranking released terrorist calls for ‘resistance,’ alleges abuse … Read more
Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria’s new constitution will represent all of the country’s communities. Syria’s new foreign minister has said that his country hopes to follow in the footsteps of economic powerhouses like Singapore and Saudi Arabia, as it begins to slowly rebuild after nearly 14 years of civil war. “We need the help … Read more