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FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:26:44 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors.

France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:44:02 GMT

"Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," General Pascal Ianni said.

Russia sentences senior Def. Min. official to six years for theme park scandal

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:42:18 GMT

Major General Vladimir Shesterov, a senior Russian Defence Ministry official, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a theme park funds scandal.

US Senate passes Trumps billion dollar cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:18:32 GMT

The US Senate approved President Donald Trump's plan for $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early on Thursday.

Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:48:41 GMT

A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.

French court overturns burkini ban on Rivera beaches

BY YOAV SHUSTER — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:44:44 GMT

The ban originally inspired a great deal of public debate on religious clothing in public spaces.

French court backs release of Lebanese terrorist jailed for US, Israeli diplomat murders

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:35:22 GMT

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has remained a staunch defender of the Palestinian cause • US Justice Dept. asserts his release would pose a threat to the safety of US diplomats

New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:43:57 GMT

North Korea says its military activities, including nuclear weapons, are its sovereign right and only for self-defense.

Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:06:06 GMT

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Alaska

BY REUTERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:55:03 GMT

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

US Middle East envoy Witkoff says Gaza talks going well

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:23:49 GMT

"We have some good news on Gaza and some other things that we are working on," Trump announced at a Bill Signing Ceremony in Washington, while thanking Witkoff.

US-backed Yemeni forces intercept weapons shipment from Iran to Houthis, CENTCOM says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:33:40 GMT

Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF) intercepted an Iranian arms shipment containing 750 tons of munitions and hardware, said CENTCOM on Wednesday.

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

BY YUVAL PESO/GLOBES/TNS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:36:26 GMT

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

Iran's Araghchi visits China in effort to win back Beijing's military support

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:46:37 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, which comes as China and Pakistan also discuss a new economic corridor.

Khamenei warns Iran is ready to respond to any new attack, threatens 'even bigger blow'

BY REUTERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:19:39 GMT

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, warned that his country is ready to "respond to any new attack" during comments carried by state TV.

US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

BY REUTERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:45:47 GMT

President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids.

Ethiopia arrests dozens of suspected Islamic State terrorists, Fana broadcaster reports

BY REUTERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:19:28 GMT

"NISS has been closely monitoring the group's cross-border infiltration strategies and its efforts to establish sleeper cells in Ethiopia," Fana reported.

Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:48:56 GMT

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

Bahrain, US firms sign $17 billion in deals to deepen economic ties, news agency BNA says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:03:28 GMT

The signing ceremony took place during Bahraini Prime Minister and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa's visit to Washington.

WATCH: Suspect in deadly Boulder antisemitic attack faces 184 charges, federal hate crimes

BY YOAV ETIEL — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:09:34 GMT

Colorado shooter Mohamed Soliman's indictment now lists a total of 184 counts. He has also been federally indicted on 12 hate crime charges.

US Embassy condemns drone attacks on Iraq's oil fields

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:34:30 GMT

The drone attacks have been a continued source of concern for Erbil and the Kurdistan regional authorities, who govern the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq.

Ireland refuses visas for Ramallah children planning to attend Gaelic Games summer camp

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:36:13 GMT

Claire Liddy, International spokesperson for GAA Palestine, told RTÉ Radio One on Tuesday that an appeal had been lodged.

Iran, China, and Russia behind life-threatening operations in UK, British police say

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:18:42 GMT

Two senior British police officers warned that Russia, Iran, and China are behind a growing number of life-threatening operations in Britain.

UK planned secret relocation for thousands of Afghans after data leak

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:26:13 GMT

The British Government set up a secret scheme to relocate thousands of Afghans to the UK after people's details were disclosed in a data leak.

'It's not safe': Two killed as flash floods hit NYC, New Jersey amid summer storm chaos

BY SARAH MOSKOWITZ — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:10:09 GMT

“New York City is currently under a Flood Watch until midnight tonight as storms come through our area. Keep an eye on the weather and stay safe," Mayor Eric Adams shared.

Ukraine Prime Minister resigns as government undergoes major renovation

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:00:16 GMT

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal submitted a resignation letter, as part of the country's largest wartime governmental reshuffle expected this week.

Chinese firms scramble for Nvidia's AI chips ahead of resumed sales to China

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:53:56 GMT

Chinese firms are scrambling to buy Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips, ahead of the restrictions lift announced by its CEO and US President Donald Trump.

Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could hit Moscow, FT reports

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:59:23 GMT

The US president had asked his Ukrainian counterpart whether he could hit military targets deep inside Russia if he provided weapons capable of doing so.

Iran to hold talks with Chinese, Russian partners at summit

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:13:03 GMT

“We will have bilateral meetings with the Chinese foreign minister, which naturally has its own importance in the current situation, as well as with the Russian foreign minister,” Abbas Araqchi said.

Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:54:42 GMT

Following a campaign by a local advocate, the creek was given a new name in the language of the local Indigenous people, in a move supported by an Anchorage synagogue.