Category: recognize

  • Israel must recognize Turkey as powerbroker in Syria

    The final collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria this morning puts a stamp on a major change in the balance of influence in the Middle East. Iran has been greatly weakened, while Türkiye has taken its place. The regime of the Ayatollahs in Iran is paying a heavy price…

  • UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

    The UK Parliament today introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill to formally and legally recognise Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as personal property. Through this new legislation, for the first time, digital assets such as Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and carbon credits will be formally protected…

  • Europe-Israel relations take a hit as Spain, Ireland and Norway prepare to formally recognize a Palestinian state

    Israeli Foreign Minister Katz told Spain that its consulate in Jerusalem would not be allowed to help the Palestinians. Meanwhile, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, a Spaniard, has thrown his full weight in support of the International Criminal Court, whose prosecutor is seeking an arrest warrant against Prime…