Asia
“Mideast News Hour” with Caroline Glick and guest Victoria Coates and Simone Ledeen
The U.S. president’s “unprecedented visit to east[ern] Jerusalem ... was seen by many as a direct challenge to Israel’s sovereignty in its capital,” according to the Jewish state’s former ambassador to the United Nations.
“This unique grouping of countries aims to harness the vibrancy of our societies and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle some of the greatest challenges confronting our world.”
The U.S. president will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, after which they will participate in the first-ever “I2U2” virtual summit along with the leaders of India and the UAE.
Israeli officials are also asking for expanded over-fly permission for their airlines on routes to Asia.
“Global Perspectives” with Ellie Cohanim and guest Ahmed Quraishi, Ep. 41
The magnitude 6.1 earthquake severely impacted Paktika and Khost provinces, and was felt in the capital city of Kabul.
“People-to-people diplomacy between Pakistanis and Israelis is going to change the world,” says one of the trip’s organizers.
The Israeli Economy Ministry said senior officials from India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry would meet with their Israeli counterparts.
India and Israel share common challenges, including border security and fighting terrorism, says Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz.
A number of comments by Taiwan’s foreign minister in “The Jerusalem Post” reportedly sparked a furious reaction.
The Israeli defense minister will sign a letter of intent marking 30 years of diplomatic and defense relations.
