Jewish schools in London shut down amid security fears October 12, 2023 at 11:53PM

Several Jewish schools in London have decided to remain closed on Friday due to security concerns amid the conflict in Israel. The closures come after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced additional funding to enhance protection for the country's Jewish communities against antisemitic attacks. The schools fear anti-Israel protests in the area. While the Community Security Trust advises that Jewish schools should remain open, the schools have taken the decision seriously.

Putin: Russia expanding economic ties with CIS despite Western sanctions October 12, 2023 at 11:19PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is enhancing economic relations with former Soviet Union countries, despite Western sanctions against Moscow, during his visit to Kyrgyzstan. This was his first foreign trip since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him in March.

Biden selects 7 hydrogen hubs across 16 states for $7 billion in US grants October 12, 2023 at 11:11PM

President Joe Biden will announce the recipients of $7 billion in federal grants for the development of regional hydrogen hubs. The program aims to jumpstart the production of clean hydrogen and the infrastructure needed for industrial users. The selected hubs will serve 16 states and will support the production, storage, delivery, and end use of clean hydrogen.

No North Korean defectors in China, foreign ministry says October 12, 2023 at 12:54AM

China's foreign ministry has denied reports that it deported around 600 North Korean defectors this week. A spokesperson stated that China does not have any "so-called defectors" and that it handles the issue of people from North Korea who enter illegally according to the law. South Korea's foreign ministry said it was working to verify the reports and would continue diplomatic efforts to protect North Korean defectors.