Congress Zooms in On Cybersecurity After Banner Year of Attacks
These included ransomware attacks on Colonial Pipeline, meat producer JBS USA, IT company Kaseya, and scores of schools and hospitals throughout the year that were already under pressure from changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gantz Hosts Abbas at His Home in PA Leader’s First Meeting in Israel in a Decade
Talks are their second in recent months; Gantz says they spoke of fighting terror, while Abbas adviser says they discussed creating a ‘horizon’ for peace
In 2022, IDF to Focus on Curbing Tehran in Syria, Prepping Strike on Iran Nuke Sites
Military pressing full steam ahead with effort to develop credible threat against Tehran’s nuclear facilities, while also preparing for next potential Gaza conflict
Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Not Opposed To ‘Good’ Nuclear Deal with Iran
Israel has watched with concern as European nations, Russia and China have restarted talks with Iran
U.S. Sounds Caution Against Optimism by Iran, Russia Over Nuclear Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said a deal was possible in the near future if other parties showed "good faith" while Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said a working group was making "indisputable progress" in the eighth round of talks.
Iran, Russia Upbeat About Progress of Nuclear Talks in Vienna
Iran refuses to meet directly with U.S. officials, meaning that other parties to the deal — Russia, China, France, Britain, Germany and the European Union — must shuttle between the two sides.
U.S. Orders Navy Warships to Stay in Mediterranean Sea Region Amid Russia-Ukraine Worries
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on a video call to discuss the issues being raised by both sides, and Biden reportedly warned Putin that his country would face strong sanctions if they acted in a hostile manner toward Ukraine.
Alleged Israeli Airstrike Hits Latakia Port for Second Time in a Month
This is the second alleged Israeli airstrike on the Latakia port this month and the third alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria this month.
Goldman Sachs Will Require U.S. Employees to Get Booster Shots
Starting in February, anyone eligible to receive a booster shot must have obtained one in order to enter Goldman offices.
Apple Closes Swath of Retail Stores In New York Amid City’s COVID-19 Surge
In addition to closures in New York, Apple has also shut down stores in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Texas, Georgia and Florida, the outlet added.