China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

by mgall74 | Jan 1, 2026 | World News

China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.On Thursday, BYD said that sales of its battery-powered cars rose...

Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships

by mgall74 | Jan 1, 2026 | Israeli News

Here are Thursday’s latest updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East:■ Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be required to explain why he is not dismissing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir...

Israel approves construction of a courtyard roof at Hebron's Tomb of the Patriarchs, holy to both Jews and Muslims

by mgall74 | Jan 1, 2026 | Israeli News

The Israeli Civil Administration in the West Bank announced the approval of a plan on Wednesday to install a roof over a courtyard in the Jewish prayer area at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in the West Bank city of Hebron. The decision follows an order expropriating...

Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills

by mgall74 | Jan 1, 2026 | World News

In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (center) is accompanied by his Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao (second right) and officials wave national flags as they attend a New Year flag raising ceremony at the Presidential...

Rabbi from religious nationalist group attacked in Jaffa; police probing possible racial motive

by mgall74 | Jan 1, 2026 | Israeli News

Tension between Jews and Arabs in Jaffa has intensified after a pregnant Arab woman was attacked with pepper spray early last month Source link