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Iran says it shot down drones as regional conflict escalates. How did we get here?
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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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 attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday morning local time, a senior U.S. official told ABC News ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/israeli-missiles-have-hit-a-site-in-iran-109405880
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.
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NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
  • Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

  • Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

  • Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
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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/
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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 ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say
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.
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full ...
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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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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War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time
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Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage unclear : Israeli forces carried out an operation in Iran on Thursday night ...
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Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage ...
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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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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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.
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Hallervorden's "Gaza Gaza" video an own goal?: Dieter Hallervorden has attracted a lot of criticism with his “Gaza Gaza” video. The Central Council of Jews now ...
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Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently: "We are not like the Nazis": During Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Israel ...
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Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently
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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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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes
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WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes ...
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s missile and drone barrage from ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say
Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
  • Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.

  • The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.

  • Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.

  • The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the allocation of 19 billion shekels ($5bn) to build settlements in the Gaza Envelope ... Show more
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Google fires 28 employees for protesting Israel cloud deal: Google has fired more than two dozen employees who protested this week against the company’s cloud ...
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Google fires 28 employees for protesting Israel cloud deal
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers: The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities ...
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EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of ...
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Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding
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Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ...
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Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
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Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas ...
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Iran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war: On Gaza, Biden is warning Israel to change its approach. On Iran, he is promising ...
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Iran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
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Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US ...
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How Cloud Seeding Works and Why It’s Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai to California
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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.
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After the reported drone attack in Iran, Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Israel appears intent on “dragging the region into war”.
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Appropriations Committee in the United States, accusing him of lying to the nation about the situation in Gaza. The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin ... Show more
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Critics of U.S. aid to Israel want to stop Netanyahu's recklessness: U.S. aid allows Israel to make reckless military decisions without bearing the full cost or ...
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Critics of U.S. aid to Israel want to stop Netanyahu's recklessness
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Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check
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Since Hamas’ attack on Oct 7, many Israelis have called for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza, condemning Israeli forces for committing massacres in the ... Show more
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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP: The House on Friday advanced legislation to send aid to Ukraine and other embattled U.S ...
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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP
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Video shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down. The country has been on alert for an Israeli ... Show more
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
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Palestinian families have returned to Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza, to assess the damage after the Israeli army withdrew from the area ... Show more   #afp   #israel   #gaza   #hamas
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran