Egypt's parliament approves extension of nationwide state of emergency until the end of September. By Ben Ariel – Arutz Sheva Egypt's parliament on Tuesday approved an extension of a nationwide state of emergency until the end of September, Reuters reported. The state of emergency was first declared by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in April following two deadly bombings on
Experts say US missile defense system is 'not there yet.' Expert: I would not say we are comfortably ahead of the threat. By Chana Roberts – Arutz Sheva US missile defense systems may not protect against a North Korean nuclear attack, an expert in the field said Wednesday. According to Global Security Program at the
President Macron unveils new environmental program, including total ban on all conventional cars by 2040. By David Rosenberg – Arutz Sheva France will ban all conventional gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles by the year 2040, Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition Nicolas Hulot announced Thursday afternoon. Hulot unveiled the plan for France to outlaw all
UN organization declares Israel 'occupying power' of Old City, denies Israeli sovereignty. By Gary Willig – Arutz Sheva UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee passed a resolution condemning Israel for its policies in the Old City of Jerusalem Tuesday. Ten member states voted in favor of the resolution, three voted against it, and three states abstained. The
Jerusalemi - Stock "Repeated mistakes made by UNESCO do not change Jewish connection to Jerusalem or reality on ground.' By Mordechai Sones – Arutz Sheva Education Minister Naftali Bennett responded to today's UNESCO vote condemning Jewish presence in Jerusalem's Old City: "The repeated mistakes made by UNESCO do not change the Jewish connection
missile-launch-nk North Korea launched projectile into the sea off its east coast. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (local time), South Korea's military said, according to Reuters. The projectile, which the South Korean military also described as a ballistic
Qatar responds to list of demands from countries that severed ties with it. By Ben Ariel – Arutz Sheva Qatar on Monday responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies, a day after they agreed to give it another 48 hours to address their grievances, AFP reports. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and
Hamas delegation Hamas trying to improve relations with the Egyptian government in an attempt to ease the restrictions on Gaza. By Dalit Halevi – Arutz Sheva A delegation of senior Hamas officials left for Egypt on Sunday as Hamas continues its contacts with the Egyptian government regarding bilateral relations, as well as the
Eight people wounded as gunmen open fire outside a mosque in Provence. Motive believed to be criminal. By Elad Benari - Arutz Sheva Eight people were wounded on Sunday night after gunmen reportedly opened fire outside a mosque in southeast France, The Telegraph reported. Worshippers were leaving the Arrahma mosque in Avignon, Provence, at about 10.30 p.m.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt give Qatar 48 more hours to comply with their demands. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt on Sunday night agreed to a request by Kuwait to extend by 48 hours Sunday's deadline for Qatar to comply with their demands, Reuters reported. Without
