Month: January 2021
COVID-19 restrictions, Brexit cause worry in and near Gibraltar
The territory went into lockdown late Saturday amid a surge in virus cases that is putting under pressure its limited health infrastructure.
Read MoreEx-GOP Georgia congressman: I’m ‘concerned’ about Democratic turnout in Georgia Senate runoffs – Fox News
Ex-GOP Georgia congressman: I’m ‘concerned’ about Democratic turnout in Georgia Senate runoffs Fox News The Case For Republicans In Georgia vs. The Case For Democrats FiveThirtyEight Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff discusses “a new era in American politics” CBS News The pollsters are
Read MoreFrench-Jewish MP gets vaccine in Israel despite appearing not to meet criteria
59-year-old Meyer Habib, a close friend of Netanyahu, says he was vaccinated ‘like all those over 60’; ends phone call when asked if he has Israeli health insurance
Read MoreTaking over Justice Ministry, Gantz vows to prevent Netanyahu meddling
Defense minister says anyone who is facing criminal charges cannot be involved in the judicial system
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, opening air and land borders
Kuwait’s foreign ministry said Saudi Arabia will open its air and land borders with Qatar, in the first steps toward ending a diplomatic crisis that has deeply divided regional U.S. allies since 2017.
Read MoreD.C. mayor calls in National Guard for protests as Congress is expected to affirm Biden victory
Washington, D.C.’s mayor urged calm Monday while the city prepared for potentially violent protests surrounding Congress’ expected vote to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Read MoreHouse Republicans rush to Trump’s defense over Georgia call as Democrats prep censure resolution – CNN
House Republicans rush to Trump’s defense over Georgia call as Democrats prep censure resolution CNN ‘NEVER FORGET’: Trump threatens Cotton over Electoral College certification POLITICO Trump’s Phone Call Is What Coup Fever Looks Like Bloomberg Opinion | Trump Wants to ‘Find’ Votes in
Read MoreTibetans in exile vote for their political leader
Hundreds of Tibetans in exile in India’s northern city of Dharmsala, where the exiled government is based, voted for their new political leader as the current officeholder’s five-year term nears its end.
Read MoreQatar Set to End Feud With Saudi Arabia
The kingdom will officially end a blockade of Qatar, U.S. officials say, in a dispute involving other Mideast nations that set back U.S. goals in Iran.
Read More2020 was a record year for Israel’s security startup ecosystem
Naama Ben Dov Contributor Naama Ben Dov is an associate at YL Ventures who researches new investment opportunities, analyzes investments through thorough due diligence and provides value-add to portfolio companies. From COVID-19’s curve to election polls, public temperature checks to
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