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At Least 7 Dead in Mass Protests Against Army Rule: At least seven protesters were shot dead in Sudan on Thursday, medics said, as huge crowds staged rallies ...
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Why Portugal’s coup worked: Fifty years ago today, on 25 April 1974, Europe was stunned by an almost bloodless military coup in Portugal
spectator.co.uk/article/why-portugals-coup-worked/
West Africa’s model of ballots over bullets
csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0424/West-Africa-s-model-of-ballots-over-bullets
AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head: Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of ...
ft.com/content/149681f0-ea71-42b0-b85b-86073354fb73
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
2 Military Horses That Broke Free and Ran Loose Across London Are in Serious Condition
time.com/6970928/military-horses-escape-london-injuries-serious-condition/
Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament: Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/crosswords/chess/gukesh-candidates-winner.html
India's IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets: IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indias-indigo-places-order-30-airbus-widebody-aircraft-2024-04-25/
Military horses that broke free in London in serious condition: A U.K. government official says two riderless military horses that bolted and ran miles through ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
apnews.com/article/us-israel-military-aid-international-law-1e9b612631a7c20438053189c3b62187
At least 20 injured in India: Hotel burns down after gas explosion - several deaths
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Joya Chatterji’s ‘Shadows at Noon’ wins best history book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Awards
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India aims new Crystal Maze missile at Pakistan’s nukes: India has just tested an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), reflecting a move away from ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/india-aims-new-crystal-maze-missile-at-pakistans-nukes/
Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance
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Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-conscription-law-poland-0357b7f90095c8bfaaad1ec16a4b7a66
Ambani's JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India's streaming war heats up: JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India's Reliance Industries ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ambanis-jiocinema-cuts-subscription-prices-indias-streaming-war-heats-up-2024-04-24/
Biden signs Ukraine military aid bill into law, $1 billion arms shipment imminent
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Here's what happened when India banned TikTok: The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing ...
apnews.com/article/india-tiktok-ban-us-china-9ae5223bce78c56e5d22a1f2e86510f0
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
n-tv.de/politik/Kiew-gibt-Auslandsukrainern-keine-Reisepaesse-mehr-article24899884.html
1994 Jewish centre bombing: Iran rejects Argentina's request to arrest minister Ahmad Vahidi
wionews.com/world/1994-jewish-centre-bombing-iran-rejects-argentinas-request-to-arrest-minister-ahmad-vahidi-714791
How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-the-cultures-of-trinidad-transformed-an-islamic-festival/
Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle: A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/horses-loose-london.html
UK anticipates Ukraine will escalate long-range strikes on Russia: The UK Defence Chief, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin asserts that Ukraine will increase the number ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452880/
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism : The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to ...
wionews.com/india-story/dalai-lama-emphasizes-on-indian-link-to-tibetan-buddhism-714595
Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
wionews.com/india-news/made-in-india-drdo-develops-lightest-bulletproof-jacket-against-highest-threat-level-714419
Ukraine can threaten more high-value Russian targets with more ATACMS: US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-getting-more-atacms-missiles-it-used-batter-russia-helicopters-2024-4
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
UN demands investigation after mass graves found at Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
cnn.com/2024/04/24/middleeast/un-calls-for-investigation-gaza-mass-graves-mime-intl/
Quick Glance: Mass Graves in Nasser Hospital Show Signs of Torture and Execution
- Medics and Civil Defense workers in Gaza continue to recover bodies from mass graves at the Nasser Medical Complex, showing signs of torture, mutilation, and execution.
- Israel persists in bombing Gaza, resulting in at least 43 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- Israel is planning a ground operation in Rafah and is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of Palestinians.
- A journalist reports the shocking discovery of 700 bodies in three mass graves at Nasser Hospital, displaying indications of brutal killings and torture.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Vote bank-hungry Congress wants to implement quota on basis of religion, impose inheritance tax: Modi
deccanherald.com/elections/india/vote-bank-hungry-congress-wants-to-implement-quota-on-basis-of-religion-impose-inheritance-tax-modi-2992428
What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
scroll.in/article/1066959/what-sudhir-kakar-1938-2024-had-to-say-on-violence-secularism-and-religion-in-india
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-wounded-warriors-soldier-ride-vets-7356872ea6203ec80afcd2f9e2e1ff94
Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/congress-promised-sharia-law-in-india-in-its-poll-manifesto-yogi-adityanath/article68099142.ece
Australians gather at Anzac Day services across the country to honour servicemen and servicewomen
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/australians-gather-for-anzac-day-services-around-the-country/103763630
Goldman Sachs taps BofA bankers for India dealmaking roles, sources say: Goldman Sachs has hired two senior bankers in India to cash in on growing dealmaking and ...
reuters.com/business/finance/goldman-sachs-taps-bofa-bankers-india-dealmaking-roles-sources-say-2024-04-24/
"Need Little Bit More Of That In US": JP Morgan CEO Praises PM Modi: Jamie Dimon praised the economic reforms implemented by the Narendra Modi ...
ndtv.com/india-news/jamie-dimon-narendra-modi-took-400-million-people-out-of-poverty-jp-morgan-ceo-praises-pm-modi-5512320
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’: The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/india-modi-muslims.html
The Growing Pro-Palestinian Protest Movement, Visualized: The intensity of protests on college campuses and other locations could mean they would continue ...
wsj.com/politics/college-campus-pro-palestinian-protests-64115768
Shelling in southern Lebanon: Israeli military reports attack on Hezbollah: According to the Israeli military, it has fired on around 40 targets of the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-israels-militaer-meldet-erheblichen-schlag-gegen-hisbollah-fuehrung-im-suedlibanon-a-1e3baed4-fc5a-41ef-b3da-c0ecc8001ab8
Reporting in India ‘too difficult’ under Modi, says departing Australian journalist
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/23/abc-south-asia-correspondent-avani-dias-narendra-modi-government
Russia breaks through the Donbass front without resistance: What is happening in Ukraine?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/russland-durchbricht-donbass-front-ohne-gegenwehr-was-passiert-in-der-ukraine-li.2208889
Israel sends more reservists to the Gaza Strip: Israel is apparently preparing for a ground offensive in Rafah and has now sent more reservists to the Gaza Strip ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/israel-gaza-reservisten-100.html
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: A video of Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was released Wednesday by Hamas' military ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/hamas-releases-video-israeli-hostage-hersh-goldberg-polin-rcna149155
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.
Billions for the military: how fit for war is the German Bundeswehr?: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, concerns about Germany's own defense have grown ...
spiegel.de/politik/bundeswehr-milliarden-fuers-militaer-wie-steht-es-um-die-kriegsfaehigkeit-spiegel-tv-a-fcf7a115-1fab-4dbd-944b-9e3327f54cff
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/ukraine-consulates-mobilization-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
IAF targets Hamas rocket launchers located in humanitarian zone in Gaza: As part of the operation, IAF fighter jets struck over 50 military targets.
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798404
Losing a Foot Never Held Her Back, Until She Tried to Join the Military: Amputees who try to join the U.S. armed forces are rejected, no matter how capable they ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/amputee-military-nurse-hannah-cvancara.html
Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-hamas-passover-rafah/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790: As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-790
North Korea Sends Rare Delegation to Iran, Fueling Concerns of Military Cooperation
time.com/6970285/north-korea-delegation-visits-iran-military-cooperation/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Columbia says encampments will scale down; students claim 'important victory': Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/columbia-college-israel-protests-live-updates/73436062007/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Ukraine lost Avdiivka because of aid delay – US National Security Advisor: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has acknowledged that the Ukrainian Armed ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452824/
Incident in the British capital: Horses operated on after wandering through central London
spiegel.de/panorama/london-zwei-pferde-nach-ausbruch-laut-militaer-operiert-a-c5c9619f-c187-4a41-98f9-17bcff4855fc
Trump’s attorney: Presidential coup attempts may be unprosecutable: The Supreme Court oral argument was a reflection of how a president can avoid accountability.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-supreme-court-immunity-coup/
Quick Glance: Key Moments in Trump's Supreme Court Immunity Hearing
- During a hearing at the Supreme Court, the justices may have redefined the limits of presidential power.
- The decision's implications could impact presidential immunity and alter the prosecution of presidents.
- Various provocative scenarios were discussed, including whether a president could assassinate a political rival and whether a president could pardon themselves.
- Justices raised critical questions about distinguishing between the president's official and private conduct and the potential criminalization of presidential actions.
‘May All You Americans Burn!’ – Furious Russians React to US Aid to Ukraine: Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support ...
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Retrait des troupes américaines du Niger : "Les Russes donnent aux gouvernements ce que l'Occident ne peut pas fournir".
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USA: Lawsuit for immunity: Why Trump's foreseeable defeat is a triumph for him: The Supreme Court doesn't seem to want to give Trump a criminal clean bill of ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/usa-klage-auf-immunitaet-warum-trumps-absehbare-niederlage-ein-triumph-fuer-ihn-ist-id70557796.html
India Elections: Modi’s BJP Faces Tough Challenge in Coaching Capital Kota: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as ...
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
ft.com/content/3744cad3-52ac-40d7-b97d-e085aec1a23e
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Vodafone’s India unit staves off collapse after record $2.2bn fundraising: Country’s largest share sale draws investors including GQG Partners and Fidelity
ft.com/content/be396f5f-8ae3-4717-b42b-73385afdce91
Quick Glance: Vodafone’s Survival in India Secured by Record Fundraising
- Vodafone's Indian business raised $2.2 billion through an equity issue to avoid collapsing under a debt burden.
- Investors like GQG Partners and Fidelity participated in India's largest ever follow-on share sale.
- The 2018 merger failed to turn the business around, but with government support and new equity, a potential rescue is on the horizon.
- Despite planning to raise about Rs450 billion in equity and debt, doubts persist over whether this will be sufficient to secure the company's future.
China develops superfast, stealthy submarine technology : Scientists developing China’s next-generation nuclear submarine technology say they have found a way to ...
wionews.com/videos/china-develops-superfast-stealthy-submarine-technology-714029
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne: Suddenly the front in Ukraine starts to move: Russian troops succeed in making a local advance at the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russischer-Uberraschungsangriff-Ukraine-verliert-Teile-von-Otscheretyne-article24895356.html
Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ toward India’s Muslims in election rally: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of “infiltrators” who could steal the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/modi-india-muslims-infiltrators/
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.
India’s ‘Godawan 100’ Becomes the World’s Best Single Malt: An Indian single malt whiskey, named Godawan Century, has claimed the top score at the 2024 London ...
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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.
Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
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.
Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation: Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/satellite-images-show-israeli-forces-gathered-for-gaza-escalation
Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68852721
McConnell: Delay in Ukraine aid ‘strained prospects’ of defeating Russia: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said the months-long delay in ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4615560-mcconnell-delay-ukraine-aid-russia/
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister Bollywood actors ...
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Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar
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Modi on fire after 'Islamophobic' remarks: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of Islamophobic remarks by the opposition after claiming that his ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1181125-modi-on-fire-after-islamophobic-remarks
Israel claims hundreds of bodies found at Gaza hospital not military mass grave: The bodies of almost 400 people were uncovered after the Israeli Defence Force ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/israel-claims-hundreds-of-bodies-found-at-gaza-hospital-not-military-mass-grave
Quick Glance: Discovery of Nearly 300 Bodies in Mass Grave at Gaza Hospital
- Workers from the Gaza Civil Defense announced the discovery of a mass grave with almost 300 bodies at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza, subsequent to the withdrawal of Israeli forces earlier this month.
- Colonel Yamen Abu Suleiman, the Director of Civil Defense in Khan Younis, informed CNN on Monday that 73 bodies were found in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex, bringing the total number to 283.
- It is believed that some bodies were discovered with bound hands and feet, along with indications of field executions. The specific circumstances of their deaths, whether they were buried alive or executed, remain unclear.
- The IDF has stated that they transported multiple bodies from Gaza to Israel for DNA testing before repatriating the remains in containers. The region surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex experienced heavy bombardment and conflict during January and February.
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash during training, killing all 10 people on board
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Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Threat of war channels billions into the military: this is Germany's position in the Sipri ranking
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UP Board Class 10 topper Prachi Nigam, trolled over facial hair, gets support from online community
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Columbia’s 1968 protests were also marked by arrests: The student uprising began with a rally protesting the university’s effort to build a gym on public land in ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/04/22/columbia-protests-civil-rights/
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