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Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal

Jewish Dispatch | 15 June 2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland and Portugal on the US-Iran peace deal Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal

Diplomatic Efforts to Halt Fighting in West Asia Still Unstable

Jewish Dispatch | 13 June 2026
Iran has announced that it has not yet made a final decision regarding a proposed agreement with the United States. This statement directly contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously suggested that a breakthrough was just days away. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that discussions of a finalized deal or signing ceremony are premature. However, he did confirm that much of the negotiating text has been drafted. Mixed messages have arisen following...

Philippines Independence Day

Jewish Dispatch | 11 June 2026
Philippines Independence Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of the Philippines as you celebrate your Independence Day on June 12. This year the Philippines and the United States commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations – a bond forged through the sacrifices of World War II and our shared purpose. The United States is unwavering in our ironclad mutual defense commitments as our two countries mark 75 years of the 1951 Mutual...

Ministerial Appointment: 11 June 2026

Jewish Dispatch | 11 June 2026
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: Dan Jarvis MBE MP as Secretary of State for Defence Rt Hon John Healey MP and Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP have left the Government.

Abortion, the Soul, and the Question We Often Forget to Ask

Jewish Dispatch | 10 June 2026
Question: After an abortion, what happens to the soul of the unborn child? Should our concern be focused on the child’s soul, or are we asking the wrong question? RAMI: This is a question that occasionally arises when discussing abortion, particularly among people who believe that every human life is connected to a Divine purpose. From a Jewish perspective, it is understandable to wonder about the fate of the unborn child's נשמה (neshamah – soul). If every soul comes from G-D and enters the...

Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue

Jewish Dispatch | 10 June 2026
Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States, while the...

Speech: Liz Kendall's Speech to London Tech Week

Jewish Dispatch | 10 June 2026
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

Portugal National Day

Jewish Dispatch | 10 June 2026
Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral relationship. The...

Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans

Jewish Dispatch | 8 June 2026
Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services. Begin Text The United States remains committed to protecting the public health of Americans through sound science, transparency, and rigorous independent review. International organizations can play a constructive role in advancing scientific discussion, but their conclusions...

Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship

Jewish Dispatch | 8 June 2026
Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship The United States will not ignore the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s responsibility for the horrific death of political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera. U.S.-sanctioned Lumberto Campbell Hooker was directly involved in denying medical care to Brooklyn Rivera and prevented his family from burying his remains. Today the Trump Administration took decisive steps to impose additional visa restrictions on more than 100 dictatorship...

Anniversary Statement: Pulsar XP, G-CKIS

Jewish Dispatch | 8 June 2026
Forced landing following loss of power, field adjacent to Stoney Lane Airfield, Worcestershire, 8 June 2025 Anniversary Statement: Pulsar XP, G-CKIS This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a kit-built Pulsar XP aircraft, G-CKIS. During the approach to land the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field just short of the runway. The field was soft with long grass and on touchdown the aircraft spun round causing damage to...

Over Half of India's LPG Passes Through the Strait of Hormuz

Jewish Dispatch | 7 June 2026
As the conflict escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates the passage of approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and a significant portion of India’s energy imports, most commercial traffic in the area was nearly halted. About 54% of India's LPG consumption was routed through the Strait of Hormuz, putting the supply of cooking gas at risk in the event of disruption. Nevertheless, India was one of the few countries that managed to keep its energy cargoes moving. Through sustained...

PM Meeting with the Family of Henry Nowak

Jewish Dispatch | 5 June 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with the family of Henry Nowak this afternoon at 10 Downing Street PM Meeting with the Family of Henry Nowak I was profoundly humbled to meet Henry Nowak’s family, Mark, Lucy and Katie, in Downing Street this afternoon, and to see their dignity and strength in the face of unimaginable pain. I was moved to learn more about Henry - his kindness, his warmth, and his love of football - and I am grateful to his family. There is no doubt he had a bright future ahead...
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