Shalom news

Shalom! Here's some news from around the world:

Israel and the Middle East

• Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, despite international opposition. (Source: BBC)
• The Palestinian Authority has cut ties with Israel over the annexation plans. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has expressed support for Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which was annexed in 1981. (Source: Haaretz)

World News

• The COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 200 million cases worldwide, with over 4.3 million deaths. (Source: World Health Organization)
• The European Union has approved a new vaccine against COVID-19, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. (Source: Reuters)
• The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang. (Source: CNN)

Technology

• Apple has announced a new iPhone 13 series, featuring improved cameras and faster processors. (Source: CNET)
• Google has launched a new smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, which integrates with its Pixel smartphones. (Source: The Verge)
• Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, in 2023. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports

• The Israeli national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Albania 3-1 in a playoff match. (Source: Ynet)
• The NBA has announced a new partnership with the Israeli Basketball Association, aimed at promoting basketball in Israel. (Source: ESPN)
• The UEFA Champions League has announced a new format for the 2022-2023 season, featuring a group stage and a knockout phase. (Source: UEFA)

I hope you found these news updates interesting!