Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

In China, 80,000 children were ‘snatched’ in 2019 by parents fighting for custody, report says

In China, 80,000 children were ‘snatched’ in 2019 by parents fighting for custody, report says

When Dai Xiao Lei arrived at her Beijing apartment with her husband and son, after a long flight back from Canada, her mother-in-law and sister-in-law… Read More ›

Rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel miss border; IDF retaliates

Rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel miss border; IDF retaliates

Six rockets were launched from Lebanon, all of which fell in within Lebanese territory, the IDF reported.   Sirens were sounded late Monday night in… Read More ›

Florida’s Amusement Parks Loosen Mask Wearing

Florida’s Amusement Parks Loosen Mask Wearing

  ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions,… Read More ›

As US pulls out of Afghanistan, China sees opportunities — and potential for chaos

As US pulls out of Afghanistan, China sees opportunities — and potential for chaos

Hong Kong – China is conflicted about Afghanistan. Speaking at a forum of Central Asian leaders this week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing… Read More ›

Arab party head halts coalition talks amid Gaza violence

Arab party head halts coalition talks amid Gaza violence

Most issues in discussions between Abbas and members of anti-Netanyahu ‘coalition for change’ were already finalized based on earlier understandings with Likud head; other potential… Read More ›

Israel’s Jerusalem Syndrome

Israel’s Jerusalem Syndrome

Opinion: The recent clashes in a capital where even the smallest spark can set its streets alight are a direct result of the city’s long… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Lapid back security forces: ‘We won’t allow violence, terror threats’

Netanyahu, Lapid back security forces: ‘We won’t allow violence, terror threats’

PM says Israel acting responsibly to ‘ensure law and order, maintain freedom of worship’; Joint List head blames far-right MK for ‘fanning’ tensions in Jerusalem… Read More ›

Modi presses ahead with $1.8 billion parliament renovation even as Covid-19 ravages India

Modi presses ahead with $1.8 billion parliament renovation even as Covid-19 ravages India

New Delhi – While hospitals plead for life-saving oxygen and Covid-19 patients die in their thousands, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing ahead with… Read More ›

The state has left the Haredi sector at the mercy of its leadership

The state has left the Haredi sector at the mercy of its leadership

Opinion: The horrible disaster on Mount Meron demonstrates how the state opts to not involve itself in the sector’s ‘business’ in exchange for political peace… Read More ›

Rivlin said set to ask Lapid to form coalition, won’t give mandate to Bennett

Rivlin said set to ask Lapid to form coalition, won’t give mandate to Bennett

Reports say president believes tasking Yamina leader with building a government would be tantamount to giving Netanyahu a second chance   President Reuven Rivlin will… Read More ›

The world is in the midst of its worst Covid crisis so far. It didn’t have to be this way

The world is in the midst of its worst Covid crisis so far. It didn’t have to be this way

A year ago, when the Covid-19 pandemic was still in its relative infancy, the head of the World Health Organization stressed that a global approach… Read More ›

Kanye West Sneakers Fetch Record $1.8M At Private Sale

Kanye West Sneakers Fetch Record $1.8M At Private Sale

  NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during his performances of “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” at the Grammy… Read More ›

How the US went from having one of the worst Covid responses to being a global leader in vaccinations under Biden

How the US went from having one of the worst Covid responses to being a global leader in vaccinations under Biden

Washington – For the last 100 days, President Joe Biden and his top advisers have mounted an urgent, wartime effort to get millions of coronavirus… Read More ›

‘Jews Are Jews And They’ll Deal With Jews,’ Chicago Lawmaker On Trial For Corruption Allegedly Said

‘Jews Are Jews And They’ll Deal With Jews,’ Chicago Lawmaker On Trial For Corruption Allegedly Said

CHICAGO (JTA) — A powerful Chicago lawmaker on trial for corruption allegedly made a derogatory comment about Jews in a newly uncovered wiretapped conversation from… Read More ›

Netanyahu is losing his magic touch

Netanyahu is losing his magic touch

Opinion: After Likud’s failure to win control of all-important Knesset Arrangements Committee, which would have provided Netanyahu with power to advance legislation to ensure his… Read More ›

Top Iran official: Power fully restored at Natanz, enrichment renewed

Top Iran official: Power fully restored at Natanz, enrichment renewed

Ali Akbar Salehi, head of country’s atomic agency, claims enrichment at key nuclear site never stopped following blast blamed on Israel   Power has been… Read More ›

Bitcoin suffers flash crash following week of crypto hype

Bitcoin suffers flash crash following week of crypto hype

New York- After a hype-filled week for cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin experienced a flash crash over the weekend, plunging nearly 14% in less than an hour, from… Read More ›

Ontario Retracts New Restrictions That Drew The Ire Of Many

Ontario Retracts New Restrictions That Drew The Ire Of Many

  TORONTO (AP) — Ontario’s premier retracted restrictions Saturday that banned playgrounds and allowed police to require anyone not at home to explain why they’re… Read More ›

The world’s biggest vaccine producer is running out of Covid-19 vaccines, as second wave accelerates

The world’s biggest vaccine producer is running out of Covid-19 vaccines, as second wave accelerates

In India, the world’s biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for Covid-19 vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections. India typically produces… Read More ›

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci explained that the while the S. African variant can break through the vaccines, they are still effective at preventing serious illness and death.  … Read More ›