Rising Antisemitism Worries Jewish Communities Worldwide
amsterdam November 13, 2024 11:30Incidents of antisemitism have been increasing since October 7, 2023, causing concerns among Jewish communities globally.
Incidents of antisemitism have been increasing since October 7, 2023, causing concerns among Jewish communities globally.
The police are investigating threats made towards a number of secondary schools in Amsterdam-West. The police state that they are taking the threat seriously and have implemented visible and invisible measures. The schools are open as usual on Wednesday. It is not yet clear if the online threat is related to the recent unrest in the capital city in the past few days, as the police are still investigating.
Ukraine prepares for a second Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Moscow mobilizes troops for a major assault. President Zelensky warns of a formidable Russian army presence in the region.
An accident in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai has resulted in the death of 35 people and injuries to 43 others after a driver ran over a large number of people.
A fallen American soldier, Jeremiah P. Mahoney, who perished in World War II, is finally getting his name back after almost 80 years.
German authorities have arrested a 17-year-old German-Turkish teenager who was reportedly planning to drive a truck into a Christmas market. The arrest apparently prevented a terrorist attack in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, German media reported.
Bhutan, a tiny country in the eastern Himalayas, aims to construct a new city called Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to promote mindfulness and attract both spiritual residents and tourists.
Authorities in Henan province, China, have implemented strict measures to prevent thousands of students from undertaking a 60-kilometer bike tour to buy popular soup dumplings in Kaifeng.
According to reports, a large number of Russian and North Korean soldiers have been surrounded in the Ukrainian-occupied part of Koersk, with an offensive expected to start soon.
NASA is working to stabilize and reverse the weight loss of astronaut Sunita Williams after being in the International Space Station for almost 5 months.
Armed men opened fire in a bar in the city center of Querétaro, Mexico, killing ten people and injuring several others.
Thirty police officers were injured and three people were arrested during protests in the Spanish city of Valencia, as reported by local media.
Authorities in Berlin demand strict consequences for those who attacked Jewish youth footballers in the German capital.
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk recently met at Trump's golf resort in Florida to reportedly discuss Ukraine and potential future collaborations. Musk's role in Trump's administration is also under speculation.
At least 13 people were killed and 25 others injured in a bombing at a train station in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, according to police. The blast occurred in the provincial capital Quetta as a train bound for the city of Peshawar was about to depart. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A legal deal that could allow the accused mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks to avoid the death penalty has been deemed valid by a US military judge, following the Defense Secretary's attempt to block the agreement.
The deeply religious Amish community has taken revenge by supporting Donald J. Trump's bid for the White House. Find out why they were so angry.
The German Alternative for Germany (AfD) party announces it will cut ties with members who were recently arrested for allegedly planning to secede the state of Saxony from Germany.
Nikita Ní Laimhín accuses MMA fighter Conor McGregor of brutal rape in Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor denies allegations and claims consensual sex.
A neck-and-neck race is underway for the White House, with Donald Trump leading with 230 electoral votes against Kamala Harris' 205.
As the US election draws near, residents in the Democratic stronghold of Washington are feeling anxious about the outcome.
A woman named Alicia, who was seen comforting Queen Letizia of Spain in a viral photo, has come forward to reveal what she actually said to the queen amidst a chaotic situation.
The famous Trevi Fountain in Rome is currently dry as restoration work is being done, leaving tourists disappointed by the temporary alternative water basin.
The city council of Charleroi, Belgium, is addressing a peculiar mistake where a contractor renovated the wrong bridge. The mix-up resulted in new railings being installed on the wrong bridge, sparking a discussion on ownership and compensation.
Chinese company Lingkong Tianxing Technology has successfully completed test flights of their supersonic aircraft prototype, aiming to have the first commercial flight in 2027.
Tarragona, a city on the Spanish east coast, is now being affected by floods due to heavy rainfall. Nearby areas have also been impacted.
A high school in New York is permitting students to stay home on the day of the US presidential election results if they are experiencing emotional stress.
After being confiscated by authorities in New York, Peanut the squirrel has been euthanized, causing sadness among its 500,000 Instagram followers.
Armed supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales have taken twenty soldiers hostage, according to military sources. Tensions are high in Bolivia as Morales' supporters protest against legal proceedings initiated by the government.
At least eight people have died after a canopy collapsed at a train station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, authorities reported. The cause of the collapse is still unclear.