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Taiwan ally tells China 'Don't tell me who my friends can be': Palau president spurned China's offer to cut ties with Taiwan
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Palau president rejects Beijing, reaffirms ties with Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Singapore, March 22 (CNA) Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., who is scheduled to ...
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Palau president praises Taiwan partnership, rejects Chinese pressure: US Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland also in attendance
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China's carrot & stick approach counter-productive: Palau president - Focus Taiwan
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China's abusive overtures will get it no love: Palauan president: During Taiwan visit, Palauan president stresses primacy of trust in bilateral relationships
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4163901
New Palau president vows support for Taiwan amid Chinese bullying: Pacific country to continue backing Taiwan despite China cutting its economic lifeline
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4105432
US Ambassador Makes First Visit to Taiwan in More Than 40 Years: A visit from Palau’s president also highlighted a milestone for Taiwan-U.S. relations.
thediplomat.com/2021/04/us-ambassador-makes-first-visit-to-taiwan-in-more-than-40-years/
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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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
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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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.
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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Middle East: The Absurd Logic of Violence: Anyone who wants to understand the reason behind the murder in the Middle East must delve into the immorality of power ...
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/19/israel-war-news-updates-iran-attack/73380679007/
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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Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
reuters.com/world/us/blinken-says-us-not-involved-any-offensive-operations-when-asked-about-iran-2024-04-19/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/gold-xauusd-set-for-fifth-weekly-gain-on-increasing-mideast-tensions
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 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 ...
apnews.com/article/paris-iran-consulate-police-operation-bb45e724f1e9f3f2d8c854cf9ffb63f8
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
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
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/
Dubai floods: South Island girls’ cricket team spends the night on airport floor: A team of 16 South Island teenagers have been caught in Dubai’s wild storm ...
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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.
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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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
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.
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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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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.
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
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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LIVE: White House daily briefing
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and national security adviser Jake Sullivan conduct briefing after explosions ... Show more #Reuters #live #news #Whitehouse #karinejeanpierre #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast www.reuters.com/
Iranians both nervous and relieved after narrow Israeli strike: In Isfahan, near where the strike took place, the streets were quieter than normal Friday ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/19/iran-israel-isfahan-strike/
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/
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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Opinion| Ethiopia at the Precipice: A Nation on the Edge of Ethnic Conflagration Like Yugoslavia
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Iran signals no plan to retaliate against Israel after drone attack: DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources said was ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-signals-no-plan-retaliate-against-israel-after-drone-attack-4279066
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/
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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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.
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.
UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
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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/
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
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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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
time.com/6968928/israel-missile-attack-iran-reports-details/
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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🔴 LIVE : World leaders urge restraint after suspected Israeli strikes on Iran: World leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East after Iran's state media ...
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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/
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rains-in-uae-dubai-intensifies-efforts-to-restore-full-services-in-the-emirate-1.102236737
#IsraelIranConflict | Israel allegedly attacked Iran's #Isfahan Was this to test Tehran's defence capability?
Why was the particular region reportedly targetted?
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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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🔊 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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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 ...
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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 ...
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UAE weather forecast: Spring moves into summer, with light, scattered April showers next week
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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
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 ...
apnews.com/article/dubai-united-arab-emirates-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-2f8c12854017e11ac7438579646b3758
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.
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim recounts being stuck in a car for 8 hours during the Dubai floods
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/kim-lim-heiress-stuck-car-during-dubai-floods-388791
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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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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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.
Indian rupee drops to record low as risk aversion boosts dollar: The Indian rupee opened to a record low on Friday as reports of Israeli strikes in Iran prompted ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/indian-rupee-drops-record-low-risk-aversion-boosts-dollar-2024-04-19/
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
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.
🔊 What you need to know today:
-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
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🔊 What you need to know today:
-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
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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.
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68854124
L’Oreal Gains Cap Third Week of Declines for European Stocks: European stocks declined for a third straight week due to geopolitical tensions and worries about ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/european-stocks-decline-on-middle-east-concerns-l-oreal-surges
Paid articlePaid What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran: There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran.
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response: Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike ...
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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran: Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.
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Explosions in Iran - Black Friday on Japan's Stock Exchange: Fears of an escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel are worrying Asian markets ...
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Watch: Military personnel and tanks are seen on guard at a nuclear facility in Iran’s Isfahan after alleged Israeli strikes.
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Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran
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A pioneer in drone technology, Israel has Heron pilotless planes capable of flying for more than 30 hours, while Iranians also have pilotless planes designed ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-iran-israel-would-wield-long-range-air-war-2024-04-18/
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