Moody’s Downgrades Israel’s Economic Outlook Amid Judicial Overhaul Controversy

Moody’s Downgrades Israel’s Economic Outlook Amid Judicial Overhaul Controversy

Leading rating agency Moody’s downgraded Israel’s economic outlook from positive to stable on Friday, citing the “deterioration of Israel’s governance” amid months of upheaval over the government’s highly contentious bid to dramatically overhaul the judiciary. A report on Friday confirmed fears that Israel’s credit outlook could be knocked down. Mass Protests and Legislative Pause Weekly […]

Israel’s Netanyahu, Saudi Crown Prince Hold First Known Meeting

Israel’s Netanyahu, Saudi Crown Prince Hold First Known Meeting

The groundbreaking meeting was held in presence of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is looking to convince Riyadh to normalize ties with Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced trip to Neom, Saudi Arabia on Sunday to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Mike […]

Israel Builds Up Full Ties with Bahrain, UAE At White House

Israel Builds Up Full Ties with Bahrain, UAE At White House

Israel builds up to full ties with long-lasting adversaries Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump said comparative US-facilitated deals were close between the Jewish state and a few different countries, including Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain and […]

Malawi Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem by Next Summer 

Malawi Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem by Next Summer 

JERUSALEM, Israel – Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the Foreign Minister of Malawi on Thursday after the African country promised to open an embassy in Jerusalem by the following summer. Malawi Foreign Minister Eisenhower Mkaka declared on Tuesday during a visit to Israel that his country is resolved to opening a “completely fledged Embassy in […]

CRISPR Used To Remove Fearful Memories From Rats

CRISPR Used To Remove Fearful Memories From Rats

Researchers at Peking University have used CRISPR gene editing to ‘delete’ fearful memories from rats. And get this. The new technique seems to have some merit, particularly in treating psychological disorders. The practice can treat pathological memories and memory-related conditions such as PTSD, drug addiction, chronic pain, and chronic stress, says Yi Ming, one of […]