Kyle C. Garrison

The forced conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army has become a controversial issue that has the potential to fracture the ruling coalition. This order, aimed at integrating the ultra-Orthodox community into military service, has sparked heated debate within Israeli politics. The conscription policy has long been a point of contention, as ultra-Orthodox Jews have historically been exempt from compulsory military service. This exemption is rooted in a long-standing agreement between the Israeli government and ultra-Orthodox religious leaders, who maintained that their community's religious studies were of paramount importance. However, this agreement has faced growing criticism from secular and…

The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight is now set for November 15, after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month. The game was originally set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and will be broadcast on Netflix. Tyson had been feeling nauseous and dizzy during the final hour of the flight from Miami to Los Angeles. His plane was met by first responders, while Tyson's camp attributed the episode to an ulcer problem and said he would have to do light training for several weeks. Tyson will turn 58 on…

European Commission President and European People's Party (EPP) lead candidate for re-election, Ursula von der Leyen, greets delegates before giving a speech at the party congress of the German conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at the Estrel Berlin Hotel in Berlin on 8 May 2024. John MacDougall | AFP | Getty Images The European Union's three main political groups have reached an agreement on who will fill the bloc's top positions, according to three officials who spoke to CNBC. This agreement has caused some dissatisfaction among some legislators in Europe. The officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of…

Connected media - Connected media Cease-fire talks in Cairo faltered Negotiations between Israel and Hamas stalled again, meaning more uncertainty for the families of Israeli hostages and no quick reprieve for Palestinians in Gaza. Mediators struggled to bridge the remaining gaps, and a Hamas delegation left the talks, officials said. The main dispute was over the duration of a cease-fire, with Hamas demanding a permanent one and Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing openness to only a temporary halt in fighting. Hamas blamed the lack of progress on Netanyahu, who has vowed to stage a ground offensive in Rafah, where…