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Nicola Sturgeon independence speech LIVE as First Minister to give update on referendum plans.

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Was there a Unionist walk-out from Nicola Sturgeon's speech? Here's what really happened
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Was there a Unionist walk-out from Nicola Sturgeon's speech? Here's what ...
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Nicola Sturgeon: What time is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking today? How to watch indyref2 speech
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Missing link between Sydney Sweeney and Nicola Sturgeon revealed by their detractors – Aidan Smith
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Missing link between Sydney Sweeney and Nicola Sturgeon revealed by their ...
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”: An influential Green Party network has apparently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish ...
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.

  • Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

  • Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.

  • Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent
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Robert Habeck, the Minister for Rearmament: Instead of talking about the distant civil reconstruction of Ukraine, the economics minister now wants to talk about ...
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Robert Habeck, the Minister for Rearmament
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in ...
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in ...
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Nicola Sturgeon dodges scrutiny, again: If there was ever an immutable truth in Scottish politics, it is that Nicola Sturgeon never misses an opportunity to talk ...
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Nicola Sturgeon dodges scrutiny, again
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Joe Biden reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to the security of Israel while Iran warns US to ‘stay ...
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran
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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 ...
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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.
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North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran: Yun Jong-ho, minister for external economic ties, leaves Pyongyang leading a delegation to visit ...
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North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran
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.
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as a more adequate emergency solution
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Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
  • The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

  • Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

  • Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

  • DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late'
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Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition': An MP said the military horses running loose through London was an 'exceptional' ...
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Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition'
Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
  • Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.

  • During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.

  • The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.

  • Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
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It’s no surprise the SNP’s climate change law has failed: The SNP has binned its flagship goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland by 75 per cent by ...
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It’s no surprise the SNP’s climate change law has failed
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab
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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to counteract a suspected Israeli attack at first
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Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to ...
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Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable'
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Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says
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Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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Denmark's "Notre Dame moment": historic stock exchange in flames: One of Copenhagen's most famous buildings is on fire: the historic stock exchange ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
  • A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.

  • The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.

  • The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says: Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the fight against terrorism as part of their ...
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & ...
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions ...
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza
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Humza Yousaf could never realise Sturgeon’s fantasy climate plans: It was Cop26 in Glasgow and Nicola Sturgeon was in her element, posing for selfies with Greta ...
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Humza Yousaf could never realise Sturgeon’s fantasy climate plans
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Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to ...
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Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget: Here are some of the key government measures and proposals outlined in the 2023-24 budget ...
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
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Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli strike amid signs of de-escalation: Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian likened the military equipment ...
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Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli strike amid signs of ...
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Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of campaigners and weakness of Nicola Sturgeon
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Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of ...
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Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
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Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy didn’t work’
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy ...
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High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi Tribunal: The High Court has ruled Children’s Minister Karen Chhour cannot be compelled to ...
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High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi ...
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary
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Malaysia to Push Ahead With Handouts, Subsidy Cuts, Economy Minister Says: Malaysia will cut petrol subsidies this year as it seeks to narrow its fiscal deficit ...
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Malaysia to Push Ahead With Handouts, Subsidy Cuts, Economy Minister Says
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday: A Saudi Arabian delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah ...
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday
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Women who feel they have been let down by a fellow woman: Nicola Sturgeon: VAL McDermid has been commenting on Nicola Sturgeon apparently suffering from ...
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Women who feel they have been let down by a fellow woman: Nicola Sturgeon
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PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong
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PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come ...
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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators: UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticized plans by the nation’s regulators to force ...
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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours': Israel's military said the dozens of drones launched by Iran would take hours to reach ...
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours'
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel: Foreign Minister Safadi, in comments made to CNN, said that Jordan would have ...
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
  • Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist

  • Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable

  • Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness

  • Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
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Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban Economy” Drives Migration
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Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban ...
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China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability
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China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and ...
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on ...
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit
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"Federal government refuses to forecast": NRW fears wave of refugees from the Middle East
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's ...
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there, defence minister says
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there ...
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian travelled to Oman on Sunday on the first leg of a regional ...
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran: The United States is also on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting ...
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran
Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
  • The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

  • A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

  • The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

  • On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation: U.S. allies have been calling Tehran to urge caution.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events: Motorsport Ireland has announced that Ireland is no longer being considered to host a round of the FIA ...
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events