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US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support: Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this ...
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Pentagon announces $6B for long-term Ukraine weapons contracts: The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday ...
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Military Horses That Bolted Through London After Spooked Are In Serious Condition
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British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/rafah-gaza-israel-hostages-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
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Military horses from London's Household Cavalry to return to duty 'in due course'
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The Russian and Turkish flags were lowered to mark the closure of a centre set up to monitor a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh ... Show more
Ceasefire monitoring centre in Nagorno-Karabakh shuts as Russian peacekeepers withdraw | Reuters
Ceasefire monitoring centre in Nagorno-Karabakh shuts as Russian peacekeepers withdraw | Reuters
US presidential candidate Jill Stein said students are being “brutalised” at pro-Palestine protests in universities across the country by American police ... Show more
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
'Moron!' Prince Harry blasted as he dons British military medals in new video: Prince Harry made a new appearance at an awards ceremony but royal fans were not ...
express.co.uk/news/royal/1892583/prince-harry-soldier-of-the-year-award-medals-video
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
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🔴 Israeli officials have told their Egyptian counterparts they are ready to give negotiations “one last chance” to reach a deal with Hamas before moving ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Russian court places Forbes journalist Mingazov under house arrest, says RIA: A Russian court has ordered a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-court-places-forbes-journalist-mingazov-under-house-arrest-says-ria-2024-04-27/
Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies: Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
RSAF pilot bags medal for best international student officer at Indian military college
straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-pilot-c-teeneshwaran-bags-medal-at-indian-military-college-course
Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat: Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/25/ukrainians-welcome-delayed-us-aid-but-doubt-it-signals-russias-defeat
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Norway has provided Ukraine with US$902 million worth of military supplies in recent months
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Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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A CNN crew captured the forceful arrest of Emory University professor of economics, Caroline Fohlin, at a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus on Thursday ... Show more
Israel’s military said it already looked into reports of mass graves and found no wrongdoing by its forces, even as the Biden administration calls for an ... Show more
Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza - POLITICO
Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza - POLITICO
Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern: Israel’s trading of missile attacks with Iran this month may be on hiatus, yet the unprecedented ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-iran-military-alliance-gives-israel-cause-for-concern
The grim history of using troops against student protesters: A look back at the deadly episode at Kent State University in 1970.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/26/kent-state-killings-lesson-protests/
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/us-military-begins-gaza-pier-construction/
Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians: Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/us-penalties-arent-stopping-israeli-settler-attacks-on-palestinians
Estonian intelligence says probability of front collapse in Ukraine decreases: Colonel Ants Kiviselg, Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453177/
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
How a ragtag army defended Bosnia and Herzegovina against two aggressors: ARBIH, formed in April 1992, managed against all odds to successfully defend the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/how-a-ragtag-army-defended-bosnia-and-herzegovina-against-two-aggressors
Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves: Some victims found at two hospitals were ‘buried alive’ while others were ‘executed’ by the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/signs-of-torture-as-nearly-400-bodies-found-at-gaza-hospitals-mass-graves
Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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Military service a family legacy: This is a family you probably want to avoid having a neighbourly dispute with. They are a family of servicemen and women that ...
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US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
🔗: Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Residents of Sierra Leone have described their frustration at the blackouts which have plagued the country in recent weeks.
The power cuts ... Show more
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: A video of Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was released Wednesday by Hamas' military ...
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Spiralling Palestine solidarity protests that are rocking US universities have spread to more campuses, triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader ... Show more
Photos: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Photos: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
🇵🇱 👏 Poland provided US$9 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion started Poland provided US$9 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion started | Ukrainska Pravda
Explainer: What happens when a military chopper crashes?Explainer: What happens when a military chopper crashes? - The Standard
Zelenskyy thanks Congressional leaders for aid, highlights benefits of ATACMS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held telephone conversations on 25 April ...
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Ukraine going to do even more long-range attacks on Russia soil: UK: The UK's military chief told the FT that Ukraine's "ability to continue deep operations" ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
IN PICTURES: It’s scorching in Thailand with the heat index in Bangkok expected to rise above 52°C. A deadly heatwave is currently sweeping the kingdom and ... Show more
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes - CNA
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes - CNA
‘Afraid to sleep at home’: Myanmar civilians flee to Thai border as conflict intensifies
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U.S. reviewing sanctions for IDF unit Netzah Yehuda, over West Bank human rights violations
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
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Spain will supply Ukraine with batch of Patriot missiles, media says: Spain has agreed to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles amid pressure from NATO and the EU ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453082/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792: As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-792
Men of the Nigerian Army deployed to fight menacing terrorists in Allawa axis of terror-ravaged Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State ... Show more
UPDATED: Residents flee as soldiers withdraw from Niger community after terror attack
UPDATED: Residents flee as soldiers withdraw from Niger community after terror attack
Fishmongers in Egypt say they have been forced to slash their prices by up to 50% because of a boycott that has swept the country ... Show more
Africa Live: Kenya Airways protests over staff held in DR Congo - BBC News
Africa Live: Kenya Airways protests over staff held in DR Congo - BBC News
Ruta (Alla Pushkarchuk), a distinguished journalist, editor, and theatre scholar was tragically killed while serving in the Ukrainian armed forces ... Show more
Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of Khartiia Brigade, killed in action: Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of the 13th Rapid Reaction Khartiia Brigade of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453018/
#Russian forces delivered a major blow to the #Ukrainian Army amid intense fighting. Russian troops destroyed a giant drone production workshop of the Ukrainian army.
Russia loses 880 soldiers and 43 artillery systems in one day: Ukrainian forces reveal how many soldiers Russia lost over the past day
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President William Ruto: We thank God for the rains in Kenya, but unfortunately, there are floods in different parts of the country ... Show more
Europe is moving too slowly whilst the rest of the world is rearming, warns French President, Emmanuel Macron. #military #europe #ukraine #channel4news
Israeli civilian killed in Hezbollah missile attack on Lebanon border: Sharif Sawaed was doing infrastructure work for the IDF in Mount Dov area; in response ...
timesofisrael.com/israeli-civilian-killed-in-hezbollah-missile-attack-on-lebanon-border/
Asia’s next war could be triggered by a rusting warship on a disputed reef: China claims the vast majority of the South China Sea and has ramped up efforts to ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/asias-next-war-could-be-triggered-by-rusting-warship-disputed-reef/
Humanitarian operations and shelters came under Israeli fire in Gaza even after aid groups coordinated with the IDF, according to a review of visual evidence ... Show more
U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages - The New York Times
U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages - The New York Times
Hamas’s Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault: Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an ...
wsj.com/world/middle-east/hamass-hostage-video-release-aims-to-head-off-rafah-assault-b3a176f7
WATCH: National Cathedral hosts memorial for World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-national-cathedral-hosts-memorial-for-world-central-kitchen-aid-workers-killed-in-gaza
Billions for the military: how fit for war is the German Bundeswehr?: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, concerns about Germany's own defense have grown ...
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War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks: Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF ...
timesofisrael.com/no-plan-to-delay-war-cabinet-discusses-rafah-op-hostage-talks/
IDF: Israeli civilian dies of wounds after Hezbollah attack on Mount Dov: Sharif Sawaid was doing infrastructure work in the area, said the Israeli military; ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-idf-israeli-civilian-dies-of-wounds-after-hezbollah-attack-on-har-dov
Losing a Foot Never Held Her Back, Until She Tried to Join the Military: Amputees who try to join the U.S. armed forces are rejected, no matter how capable they ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/amputee-military-nurse-hannah-cvancara.html
‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine: Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/23/i-want-to-make-up-for-mistakes-the-russian-pows-fighting-for-ukraine
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