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Lagos: Nigeria's Capital Has 25 Million People and Zero Free Public Beaches: Nigeria’s commercial capital boasts miles of white sand along the Atlantic ...
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A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan: State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near ...
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What We Know About Israel’s Strike in Iran: Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-iran-why.html
Iran-allied militia coalition claims its base in Iraq was hit by an airstrike: An airstrike early Saturday hit a base used by the Popular Mobilization Forces ...
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Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran: Wreckage photographed in Iraq indicates how Israeli jets hit back at Tehran from afar
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IMF Sees OPEC+ Oil Output Lift From July in Saudi Economic Boost: The International Monetary Fund expects OPEC and its partners to start increasing oil output ...
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UAE Weather forecast from Friday 19 April until Tuesday 23 April 2024: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather forecast from Friday 19 ...
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US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
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Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
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Gold (XAUUSD) Set for Fifth Weekly Gain on Increasing Mideast Tensions: Gold pared gains as demand for safe-haven assets eased after Iranian media seemed to ...
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai: Operating roads and services, and alternative plans from RTA
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/all-the-roads-and-transport-services-that-are-accessible-now-in-dubai-1.1713516881090
Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid service disruptions - News | Khaleej Times
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Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say: Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-iran-jets-missiles-strikes.html
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
Oil and gold prices rise as US says Israel has struck Iran: Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.
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No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-missile-attack-against-iran-iranian-official-tells-reuters-2024-04-19/
Isfahan - major Iranian city where blasts heard: The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68855292
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate: Venezuela's major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez as its unity presidential ...
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5️⃣ stories you need to know today: Explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan, fifteen members of the Kennedy political family endorsed Joe Biden in a ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy
- Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.
- Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.
Israel-Iran Attack: Israel Asks US for More Ammunition, Shells: Israel is asking the US for more tank ammunition and tactical vehicles, three people familiar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/israel-iran-attack-israel-asks-us-for-more-ammunition-shells
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official.
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The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by the former governor of Kano State ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/687484-nnpp-founder-accuses-kwankwaso-of-betrayal.html
Iran Acknowledges Drone Attack by Israel and Says It Failed: Iranian state media confirmed an attack by Israel in the early hours of Friday and said the ...
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Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran: Airlines quickly changed flight paths over Iran, diverted to alternate airports or returned ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/airlines-scramble-change-routes-after-israeli-attack-iran-2024-04-19/
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together: The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standing
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
businessinsider.com/israel-iran-strike-isfahan-sends-strong-message-nuclear-experts-say-2024-4
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, whose decades of shadow war has broken ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-missiles-hit-site-iran-abc-news-reports-2024-04-19/
Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions: Global airlines changed flight routes over Iran, canceled some flights, diverted others to alternate ...
reuters.com/world/airlines-suspend-flights-due-middle-east-tensions-2024-04-15/
Israeli 'aggression' on Iran is an escalation against the region, Hamas official says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-aggression-iran-is-an-escalation-against-region-hamas-official-says-2024-04-19/
Western states sought to send de-escalation messages to Iran via Turkey, Western diplomat says
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Quick Glance: Western States Utilize Turkey as Intermediary for De-escalation Messages to Iran: Diplomat
- Recently, Western states have attempted to communicate messages to Iran via Turkey to reaffirm calls for de-escalation, as reported by a Western diplomat on Friday.
- These messages were transmitted before the reported Israeli attacks on Iran early Friday, resulting in Tehran stating it had no intentions for additional retaliation.
- Following Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, Turkey's foreign ministry acknowledged engagements with Iran and the United States, emphasizing the need for restraint and cautioning against a potential regional conflict with further escalating tensions.
- Acting US Under Secretary of State John Bass visited Ankara earlier this week and held discussions with Turkey's top diplomat Hakan Fidan. A US official mentioned: 'They deliberated on the crucial importance of averting additional escalations or a broader conflict in the region.'
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
China Plays Long Diplomatic Game in Iran-Israel Feud as Middle East Simmers: Hi, I'm Ben Holland in Hong Kong, where my 15 years of experience covering the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/china-plays-long-diplomatic-game-in-iran-israel-feud-as-middle-east-simmers
Emirates Airlines suspends travel procedures for connecting flights through Dubai
emirates247.com/business/travel/emirates-airlines-suspends-travel-procedures-for-connecting-flights-through-dubai-2024-04-19-1.731427
Oil Prices Spike—And Fall—As Iran Downplays Israel’s Reported Airstrikes: Here’s How That Could Affect Gas Prices
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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
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Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-aircraft-crashes-government-says-2024-04-18/
Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically known for its dry desert climate. So ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-caused-storm-that-brought-dubai-standstill-2024-04-17/
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
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India discussed oil market volatility with OPEC chief, government says: India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer, discussed recent trends and ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-discussed-oil-market-volatility-with-opec-chief-government-says-2024-04-19/
Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Watches Israel and Waits for Command: Earlier this month, Kamleh Al-Yaseeni was supposed to accompany a friend to a hospice for the ...
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Paid articlePaid Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Iran-Israel Shadow War Timeline: A History of Recent Hostilities: A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/iran-israel-shadow-war-history.html
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/emirates-suspends-flights-transiting-through-dubai-after-storm-2024-04-19/
UAE flight delays, cancellations: All you need to know : Flight services from DXB continue to face disruptions
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-delays-cancellations-all-you-need-to-know-1.1713520842514
Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say: The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting ...
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UAE: Missing teenager in Sharjah found safe - News | Khaleej Times: His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges ...
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Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in ...
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Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
🔊 Israel attacks Iran in the latest exchange of violence, flying drones over the city of Isfahan according to Iranian state media ...
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🔴 The head of Hamas’s political bureau Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Turkey and is set to meet Turkish President Erdogan for talks on the ongoing Israeli war ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
Mohamed Alabbar: Emaar Fixes Your Home for Free: • Emaar Properties will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities affected by the recent ...
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Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure: Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/shipping-industry-urges-un-protect-vessels-after-iran-seizure-2024-04-19/
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows, Jeremy Bowen writes: Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68853403
Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran: Flight FZ 1929 from Dubai to Tehran on April 19 returned to Dubai
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-flydubai-cancels-flights-to-iran-1.1713501197488
Biden’s containment migraine: The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming days
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Dubai rain: Why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least nothing like ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
UAE weather forecast: Spring moves into summer, with light, scattered April showers next week
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
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Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest US license: Venezuela's loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to export oil to markets around the world and ...
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War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time: The exchange of blows between Israel and Iran is causing heated discussions. However ...
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🔊 What you need to know today:
-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
-Ukraine’s weapons dwindle as it waits for US aid
-Colorado law aims to protect ...
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-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
-Ukraine’s weapons dwindle as it waits for US aid
-Colorado law aims to protect ... Show more www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-israels-retaliation-ukraines-weapons-your-brain-your-business-2024-04-19/
BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions: Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
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Show jumping: Horse dies at World Cup final in Saudi Arabia: The horse collapses in the stable and dies. The cause of death is still unclear.
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