The New Tech Triangle: China, US, Israel

I remember all too well when my first book, Silicon Dragon, was released. It was ahead of its time in predicting that China would get ahead in tech innovation and rival the U.S. for leadership. That was a message that Silicon Valley wished would just go away.

Iran warns Israel of Hezbollah rockets if attacked

Two Hezbollah fighters patrol a hill on the Lebanese side of the Qalamun mountains on the border with Syria on May 20, 2015 (AFP Photo/Joseph Eid)

Tehran (AFP) - A senior Iranian military official warned on Thursday that any Israeli attack would unleash a firestorm of missiles on its cities fired by the Islamic republic's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.

Report: Saudis to Buy Nuke from Pakistan in Response to Iran Deal

Report: Saudis to Buy Nuke from Pakistan in Response to Iran Deal

Saudi Arabia had made the “strategic decision” to purchase a nuclear weapon from Pakistan amid the ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, a former American defense official said in a report published today in The Sunday Times.

Saudi Arabia Promises To Match Iran In Nuclear Capability

When President Obama began making the case for a deal with Iran that would delay its ability to assemble an atomic weapon, his first argument was that a nuclear-armed Iran would set off a “free-for-all” of proliferation in the Arab world. “It is almost certain that other players in the region would feel it necessary to get their own nuclear weapons,” he said in 2012.

Now, as he gathered Arab leaders over dinner at the White House on Wednesday and prepared to meet with them at Camp David on Thursday, he faced a perverse consequence: Saudi Arabia and many of the smaller Arab states are now vowing to match whatever nuclear enrichment capability Iran is permitted to retain.

Obama: US can penetrate S-300 missiles if necessary

The S-300 missile system Photo Credit: Reuters / Channel 2 News

In an interview for MSNBC, the US President addressed the burning issues in the Middle East, assuring that America can penetrate the air defense missile systems Russia is supplying to Iran.

Putin opposes possible Israeli weapon supply to Ukraine

In an unusual statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Israel not to supply arms to the Ukraine as a political response to the Russia-Iran S-300 purchase deal.

You can't separate the Holocaust from Western 'enlightenment'

The Holocaust was not, as we like to believe, something that came out of nowhere; a time when Western civilization suddenly went astray. It was deeply rooted in its traditions.

Mengi: My life is in danger

Dar es Salaam (The Citizen). Executive Chairman and owner of IPP Limited, Mr Reginald Mengi, yesterday said his life was in danger.

TRL scandal whistle blower dies few hours after minister sacks his bosses

Dar es Salaam (The Citizen). A man who revealed irregularities in buying 25 freight wagons worth Sh230 billion died yesterday, just few hours after five top railways officials, were suspended on suspicion of corruption and sabotage.

Military option on Iran 'intact' despite missiles: US

The delivery of Russian S-300 air defense missiles, missile launch seen here, to Iran will not affect America's ability to strike at Tehran's nuclear facilities if necessary, top US military officer said Thursday (AFP Photo/Costas Metaxakis)

Washington (AFP) - The delivery of Russian S-300 air defense missiles to Iran will not affect America's ability to strike at Tehran's nuclear facilities if necessary, top US military officer said Thursday.

Israel happy at compromise deal on Iran between Congress-Obama: minister

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz (L) attend the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem December 14, 2014. REUTERS/Oliver Weiken/Pool

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel is pleased at a compromise deal on Iran achieved between the United States Congress and the administration of President Barack Obama, Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Wednesday.

Israel to deport Chinese boy, leaving mother in Israel

Shing's mother married an Israeli citizen, however that does not prevent the Interior Ministry from deporting him back to China.

The new Iranian trick designed to assist Houthi rebels in Yemen

The "new" Iranian airline Channel 2 News

While Iranian officials continue nuclear negotiations in Lausanne, Iran continues to assist the Houthi rebels in Yemen in deceptive ways: Among other means, Iran has set up a new airline in order to transfer weapons to Yemen, following international sanctions which were imposed on the existing airline.

Israel tests U.S.-backed missile shield as Iran nuclear deadline looms

By Dan Williams

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A new Israeli air defence system being developed in partnership with the United States has passed advanced tests, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, putting it on course for possible deployment by next year.

Israel's U.S.-backed missile interceptor 'David's Sling' passes advanced tests

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A new Israeli air defence system being developed in partnership with the United States has passed advanced tests, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, putting it on course for possible deployment by next year.

David's Sling is designed to shoot down rockets with ranges of between 100 km and 200 km (63 miles and 125 miles), aircraft or low-flying cruise missiles. It will thus fill the operational gap between Israel's Iron Dome short-range rocket interceptor and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor, both already active.

(Reporting by Dan Williams; Editing by Jeffrey Heller)

Presbyterian Church Proposal to Wipe ‘Israel’ off the Map

Presbyterian Church Proposal to Wipe ‘Israel’ off the Map

A proposed resolution at this year’s Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly attempted to strike the word “Israel” from their hymnal.

Israel premier expresses 'deep concern' on pending Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Netanyahu said he has "deep concern" over a pending nuclear deal the West appears close to signing with Israel's arch-enemy Iran. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty, Pool)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he has "deep concern" over a pending nuclear deal the West appears close to signing with Israel's arch-enemy Iran.

‘Unofficial’ data could land you behind bars

Dodoma/Dar es Salaam. Tanzania could become one of the most hostile territories for publishing firms, researchers and academicians after Parliament passed a new law yesterday limiting the publication of data to only those from the government’s own Bureau of Statistics.

Mchungaji Gwajima Ajisalimisha Polisi Kuhojiwa Juu ya Lugha Chafu Dhidi Ya Askofu Pengo.

Mchungaji Gwajima Ajisalimisha Polisi Kuhojiwa Juu ya Lugha Chafu Dhidi Ya Askofu Pengo.

Mchungaji Kiongozi wa Kanisa la Uzima na Ufufuo, Josephat Gwajima amejisalimisha kituo cha polisi kati kuhojiwa juu ya kutoa lugha chafu dhidi ya Askofu Mkuu wa Kanisa Katoliki Jimbo Kuu la Dar es Salaam, Muadhama Polycarp Kardinali Pengo.

Egypt: prepared to invade Yemen "if necessary"

The Egyptian army may join the Saudi-led military operation which was launched yesterday to fight the Iranian-backed Houthis

Photo credit: Reuters/Channel 2 News

Egypt's president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Thursday that his country is prepared to send ground troops into Yemen if necessary, as part of a recently launched military campaign led by Saudi Arabia and supported by nine other states.