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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse

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WhatsApp told the court that the rules violate the fundamental rights of the users under Articles 14 (equality before law) ... Show more

We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC

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Apr 25

Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4620484-biden-17-other-world-leaders-call-for-hamas-to-release-remaining-hostages/

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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

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"Do not use anti-Semitism to deflect attention from the criminal indictment you are facing in the Israeli courts." US Senator Bernie Sanders ... Show more

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Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention

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Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...

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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 ...

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US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...

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3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...

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U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...

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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.

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that complete independence was not possible without first achieving economic stability ... Show more

Complete independence impossible without economic stability: COAS - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

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Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...

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Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change: But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.

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Former head of ICJ explains ruling on genocide case against Israel brought by S Africa

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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.

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Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...

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Biden campaign hits Trump on ‘boring’ football comments ahead of NFL draft: President Biden’s reelection campaign unveiled a digital ad ahead of Thursday night’s ...

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US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...

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Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump

Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.

Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.

Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.

The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.

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Apr 25

Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4619460-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-roil-political-debate-in-washington/

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Climate change intensified Dubai's deadly deluge: The research contains multiple caveats, mostly due to the event's rarity and sparse surface data.

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T-Online Apr 24

Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations

t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100393116/maximilian-krah-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-leitet-vorermittlungen-ein.html

Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah

The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.

The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.

Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.

On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.

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Apr 25

Climate Policy Is Working: Double Down on What’s Succeeding Instead of Despairing Over What’s Not

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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...

apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434

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.

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Nicola Coughlan says she was told that certain agencies & studios won’t want to work with her for her support of a permanent ceasefire to the genocide ... Show more

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Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has proposed making the mastery of Bahasa Melayu a prerequisite to getting citizenship ... Show more

Akmal: Make BM mastery a prerequisite for citizenship

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Israel-Gaza war: USA, Germany and other states call on Hamas to release all hostages

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Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution

Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.

Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Yellen says economy performing well, inflation will ebb: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that the U.S. economy "continues to perform very ...

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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death

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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities

Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.

An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.

Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.

Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.

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Apr 25

Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...

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Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more

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Apr 25

YouTuber #ManishKashyap was in jail for circulating alleged 'fake videos' of Bihari migrants being attacked in Tamil Nadu. He has now joined #BJP and said it is as per ... Show more

YouTuber Manish Kashyap who was arrested for 'fake video' joins BJP on ‘mother’s advice' | Latest News India - Hindustan Times

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Apr 25

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses: Hundreds of students from colleges and universities across the United States have been arrested this week ...

irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/25/pro-palestinian-protests-sweep-us-college-campuses/

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Apr 24

Commentary: On Israel trip, we found Israelis grateful for US friendship and support

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Apr 25

Hamas Pressured to Release Hostages in Gaza by US, Allies: The US and 17 other nations pressed Hamas to release their citizens who are missing or held hostage in ...

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Apr 25

This is the world’s 3rd-largest floating #solar plant - and it could grow 5 times bigger. Read more about the Forum’s work to advance clean energy investment ... Show more

Policy Opportunities to Advance Clean Energy Investment in Indonesia | World Economic Forum

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Apr 25

Aid Groups Warns Lebanon on “Brink of Imploding” After Months of Cross-Border Attacks

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Apr 25

Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’

thehill.com/policy/international/4619826-pope-francis-calls-for-peace-in-ukraine-gaza-a-negotiated-peace-is-better-than-a-war-without-end/

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Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Who finances climate protection?: The Azerbaijani President travels to Berlin - it's about the climate. Why a small event with many ...

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Apr 25

Ocasio-Cortez slams fellow Democrat’s criticism of Sanders over Israel-Hamas war

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T-Online Apr 25

Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?: Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice could lead to Russia ...

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Defence Blog Apr 25

UAE gets fourth AEW&C aircraft from Saab: Saab, the renowned defense and security company, has announced the delivery of the fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the ...

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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...

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Apr 24

‘Stay strong,’ parents tell Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas airs propaganda clip

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Apr 24

Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-media-predict-offensive-gazas-rafah-soon-2024-04-24/

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.

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Apr 24

Indian Elections: Modi Accused of Hate Speech After Describing Muslims as “Infiltrators”

democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/indian_elections_modi_accused_of_hate_speech_after_describing_muslims_as_infiltrators

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Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer said that Israel is moving ahead with its "operation to target Hamas" in the southern Gaza city of Rafah ... Show more

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#Gravitas | The US has issued a stern warning to Pakistan. It has threatened to impose sanctions if the country does business with Iran ... Show more

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🔴WATCH: IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari responds to Hamas' video featuring Hersh Goldberg-Poiln: 'This is an urgent call for action ... Show more

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T-Online Apr 24

Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations

t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100393116/maximilian-krah-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-leitet-vorermittlungen-ein.html

Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah

The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.

The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.

Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.

On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.

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Apr 24

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...

apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434

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.

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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death

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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities

Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.

An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.

Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.

Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.

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Apr 24

Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill

apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7

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.

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Apr 24

Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-media-predict-offensive-gazas-rafah-soon-2024-04-24/

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.

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Apr 24

Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate

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Belgian MEP Marc Botenga heavily scrutinised the EU for its continued support for Israel despite ongoing ‘genocide’ in Palestine’s Gaza ... Show more

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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...

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“You support the genocide in Palestine!” Mayor of New York City Eric Adams was confronted on a flight departing from Miami by a pro-Palestinian woman who was ... Show more

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Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to evacuate from Rafah in the coming weeks ahead of a promised assault on ... Show more

Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault | Reuters

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OCCRP Apr 23

In Georgia, an Opposition MP Voted With the Ruling Party. Then His Family Won Two Land Disputes. - OCCRP

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Apr 24

When protest turns to hatred: There’s far too much antisemitism in the free Palestine movement

nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/when-protest-turns-to-hatred-theres-far-too-much-antisemitism-in-the-free-palestine-movement/

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Apr 24

"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now U.S. Open Champion Coco Gauff Is Playing for Herself Now | TIME

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Apr 23

Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever: We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.

time.com/6969851/academic-freedom-is-more-important-than-ever-now/

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Apr 23

UN officials call for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals: Human rights chief says he is horrified by destruction at Nasser and al-Shifa medical ...

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Apr 24

Al Jazeera drone video shows the widespread destruction of neighbourhoods in Gaza's Khan Younis, an area that was declared a ‘safe zone’ for displaced ... Show more

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Apr 23

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Indian PM Modi accused of hate speech: India’s main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hate speech after he ...

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Quick Glance: India's Modi Attacks Pro-Muslim Rivals in Election Shift

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, claiming they favor minority Muslims, in an effort to energize their hardline base after the start of general elections last week.

Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' who have 'more children', linking it to an alleged election plan by the main opposition Congress party to redistribute Hindu wealth among Muslims, a claim denied by the Congress.

Modi's government has faced accusations of discrimination against India's 200 million Muslims, but has denied them, emphasizing its work for the welfare of all citizens.

Modi initially focused on development, welfare, and national pride in his campaign, but shifted focus back to core voters after the first phase, addressing issues of joblessness and rural distress.

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Apr 24

EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing

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Apr 24

"This has all been a distraction because they don’t want us talking about the non-stop massacre of Gaza" Jared Kannel ... Show more

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Apr 23

Eurozone economy grows surprisingly strongly: The Purchasing Managers' Index rose by 1.1 points to 51.4, the highest level in eleven months ...

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Apr 23

Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...

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“It is not news that Mr #Modi lied. Or that in under a minute, he lied 3 times about former PM Manmohan Singh, the #Congress manifesto & the country’s Muslims ... Show more

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Apr 24

A defeat in the upcoming by-election would force Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his coalition to return to the drawing board instead of riding on the notion ... Show more

Expert: Polls defeat will force Anwar, Harapan back to drawing board

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Apr 23

Erdogan must not roll out the red carpet for Hamas: The photos of the Turkish president with the Hamas boss in Istanbul are irritating. Courting the terrorist ...

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Quick Glance: Turkey Should Not Provide Sanctuary to Hamas

The images of the meeting between the Turkish President and the Hamas leader in Istanbul are causing unease. Supporting the terrorist organization is problematic. The Islamists are no longer suitable as negotiating partners for resolving the Middle East conflict.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniya with a certain statesmanship and drew parallels between Hamas and Turkish insurgents. Turkey adamantly refuses to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Speculations are arising about a potential relocation of Hamas leaders from Qatar to Turkey. Qatar is under pressure due to its closeness to Islamists. Turkey could be an appealing choice for Hamas.

Moving the Hamas headquarters to Turkey would be a provocation towards Israel and its allies. Hamas has discredited itself as a reliable negotiating partner. A political resolution of the Middle East conflict should exclude the involvement of Hamas.

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Apr 23

UNRWA Funding Now Mostly From Individual Donors After US Halts Donations: Individual donors now are the largest source of funding for the United Nations relief ...

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Apr 22

India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.

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Apr 24

What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...

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Apr 22

Review of UNWRA finds Israel did not express concern about staff: An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has ...

apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-united-nations-28a63ddef23efdc4b050b0bcbdb587ff

Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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Apr 24

Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...

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Apr 22

Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-04-22-2024-85da1c989f71f8c3bf00d8b45a0ed7f1

Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures

The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.

Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.

Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.

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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.

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