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Officials tally damages as Puerto Ricans pick up the pieces post-hurricane: Puerto Rico’s government has said it expects to have a preliminary estimate of the ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-as-attack-drones-injure-3-in-northern-israel/
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave: The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/suu-kyi-moved-junta-myanmar.html
18 hurt, 1 critically, as Hezbollah drone hits community center in northern Israel
timesofisrael.com/7-hurt-2-seriously-as-hezbollah-drone-hits-community-center-in-northern-israel/
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
apnews.com/article/us-china-taiwan-strait-flight-ea835c8b35b63a50b5354a5dc9280116
Iran attack live updates: Tehran warns of 'severe' retaliation to any new Israeli attack
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/iran-attack-live-updates-rcna148136
The timing is probably still open: Report: Decision about Israel's counterattack has been made
n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Entscheidung-ueber-Israels-Gegenschlag-gefallen-article24878690.html
Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
jpost.com/middle-east/saudi-arabia-acknowledges-helping-defend-israel-against-iran-797201
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...
apnews.com/article/mideast-tensions-israel-iran-drone-attack-aec3627b0b19b42dcafc89a7408dc296
Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...
news.sky.com/story/lords-delay-rwanda-bill-to-next-week-in-blow-to-rishi-sunaks-agenda-13117237
Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/people-with-adhd-struggle-to-join-australia-armed-forces/103553606
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/no_tech_for_apartheid_google_israel
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/biden-israel-iran-gaza/
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.
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-speaks-with-chinese-counterpart-pentagon-says-2024-04-16/
As Columbus pushes massive zoning overhaul, PR firm enlisted to bolster public support
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/04/16/columbus-paul-werth-pr-firm-work-in-tandem-to-boost-zoning-overhaul/73144864007/
Fifteen more bodies recovered from Al-Shifa hospital area after Israeli military’s withdrawal
cnn.com/2024/04/15/middleeast/al-shifa-hospital-bodies-gaza-intl-latam/
UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-appeals-for-2-8-billion-in-aid-to-help-millions-of-palestinians-at-risk-of-famine
Matthews: The new ‘Axil of Evil’ is bigger, better armed and power-hungry : Most important, we need a president who can recognize the growing threat from the new ...
thehill.com/opinion/4596350-matthews-the-new-axil-of-evil-is-bigger-better-armed-and-power-hungry/
Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead: In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
bbc.com/news/world-68819853
Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451469/
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-hamas-gaza-war-news-04-15-2024/db9b5af4-fb11-11ee-87ac-20f7e67cbe29_story.html
Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation: Both countries want to avoid looking weak, raising the stakes and bringing the region closer to war.
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Israeli military again tells displaced Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israeli-military-again-tells-displaced-palestinians-not-to-return-to-northern-gaza
Biden officials worry Israel’s response to Iran strikes may trigger wider war: Some top U.S. officials are worried that Israel may respond hastily to Iran’s ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-iran-attack-escalation-war-fears-drones-missiles-rcna147739
Israel seizes record land in occupied West Bank under cover of Gaza war: As the world tries to come to terms with Israel’s war on Gaza, Jewish settlers backed by ...
trtworld.com/magazine/israel-seizes-record-land-in-occupied-west-bank-under-cover-of-gaza-war-17801004
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783: As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-783
Ex-Army staffer pleads guilty in massive life-insurance scheme : After a Washington Post investigation, authorities charged ex-Army counselor Caz Craffy with ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/16/army-life-insurance-scheme-caz-craffy/
Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?: There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/17/is-china-growing-tired-of-russias-war-in-ukraine
Dutch government pledges additional €4.4 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2024-2026: In the spring budget revision published on 15 April, the Dutch government has ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451352/
Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits: The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-veterans-benefits-education-4b0557d68ef749372ce2fc6752d4c274
Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer: Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/trial-begins-against-ex-syrian-general-accused-of-abetting-war-crimes
US forces destroyed Iranian missiles, drones in big air-defense battle: US warships and aircraft destroyed dozens of the Iranian munitions that were fired at ...
businessinsider.com/us-forces-destroyed-iran-missiles-drones-massive-air-defense-battle-2024-4
We won’t beg Museveni for freedom- remanded NUP supporters: There were chaos and tears as one of the suspects turned rowdy in the courtroom before he was beaten ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/we-won-t-beg-museveni-for-freedom-remanded-nup-supporters-4591192
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/china-us-defence-chiefs-hold-first-substantive-talks-in-nearly-18-months
Iran’s Jewish community praises attack on Israel - Here's why: Iran’s regime showcases its dwindling Jewish population to the world as an anti-Zionist ...
jpost.com/middle-east/irans-regime-strong-armed-jewish-community-to-praise-attack-on-israel-797217
One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump: Asked who they trust for information about Ukraine, Republicans were most likely to point to the former ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/poll-ukraine-news-trump-honesty/
China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines : Submarines are one of China's foremost weapons, but the officers who lead them are chosen ...
businessinsider.com/china-picks-its-lowest-scoring-officers-to-command-nuclear-submarines-2024-4
Myanmar’s junta is losing ever more ground: Our correspondent spent three days with one rebel group
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/myanmars-junta-is-losing-ever-more-ground
Iran Issues Fresh Threat to U.S.: The chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces warned that U.S. bases would be targeted if Washington supports Israel in any ...
newsweek.com/iran-fresh-threat-us-1890144
Her son came from America to serve in Israel's army. Now he's a hostage: Tel Aviv-born Edan Alexander was abducted to Gaza from a military outpost on October 7 ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-14/ty-article-magazine/.premium/her-son-came-from-america-to-serve-in-israels-army-now-hes-a-hostage/0000018e-db90-d01b-abdf-fbffc6010000
Sudan's year of war: Why there's no hope for a cease-fire: After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises ...
dw.com/en/sudans-year-of-war-why-theres-no-hope-for-a-cease-fire/a-68785544
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Israel prepares air force to hit Iran 'clearly and forcefully' in response to missile barrage: report
nypost.com/2024/04/15/world-news/israel-prepares-air-force-to-hit-iran-clearly-and-forcefully-report/
Israel Authorizes Offensive and Defensive Plans in Response to Iran Attacks: Hundreds of drones and missiles were shot down yesterday in Iran’s massive and ...
thedailybeast.com/israel-authorizes-offensive-and-defensive-plans-in-response-to-iran-attacks
More Americans want Biden to encourage Israel to cease military action in Gaza: Poll
thehill.com/policy/international/4593725-more-americans-want-biden-to-encourage-israel-to-cease-military-action-in-gaza-poll/
“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/ukraine_russia
Israeli military says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
apnews.com/article/strait-of-hormuz-vessel-33fcffde2d867380e98c89403776a8ac
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran: President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team ...
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/biden-netanyahu-israel-iran-response/
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
The Rise of China: If its economic growth continues, the rise of China will be the most important change in the global economic ...
foreignaffairs.com/articles/asia/rise-china
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Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-deserter-asylum-5c7642cd14431d9af65076df2df4b861
Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad
- Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.
- Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.
- Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.
- Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.
Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/13/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news
Dad of missing Katrice Lee to hand back Army medals: Army veteran Richard Lee says the inquiry into Katrice Lee's disappearance has been mishandled.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-68811879
Biden officials worry that Israeli response to Iran's attack may trigger wider war
nbcnews.com/news/world/isreal-iran-attack-escalation-war-fears-drones-missiles-rcna147739
Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says: Israeli military and police said the body of a missing Israeli teenager who was likely killed in a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/missing-israeli-teen-found-dead-west-bank-military-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
Live updates: Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military assault on Israel: Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/live-updates-iran-launches-its-first-ever-full-scale-military-assault-on-israel
Israel has killed top Hamas commanders, but not the ones it wants most: Israel has now been fighting Hamas for more than six months, but some of the top leaders ...
businessinsider.com/israel-killed-top-hamas-commanders-gaza-not-those-wants-most-2024-4
U.S. Shoots Down Number of Iranian Drones: The U.S. has shot down an undisclosed number of Iranian drones, a U.S. official said on Saturday ...
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/ukraine_russia
Israel closes schools in anticipation of Iran strike: Officials: Israel will close schools and limit trips country-wide in anticipation of retaliatory strikes ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4592454-israel-closes-schools-anticipation-of-iran-strike-officials/
Opinion | Military Aid to Israel Cannot Be Unconditional: Israel’s leader has turned his back on America’s entreaties.
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/opinion/israel-military-aid.html
Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence: The case for a continued U.S. military presence.
foreignaffairs.com/iraq/dont-abandon-iraq
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 190: Fears of a wider regional conflict intensify as the Israel military and Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-190
Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796359
Ukraine war: Situation in the east "significantly worsened" according to army chief
berliner-zeitung.de/news/ukraine-krieg-militaerische-lage-im-osten-laut-armeechef-erheblich-verschlechtert-li.2205591
Quick Glance: Ukraine War: Chernihiv Hit by Russian Rocket Strike
- Chernihiv targeted again with Russian rocket strikes resulting in multiple deaths
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls for increased air defense from allies
- Kremlin confirms reduction of troops in conflict region of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Charkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo' - fatalities and injuries reported
Iran signals ‘calibrated’ retaliation to Israeli strike: Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls
ft.com/content/bdbc3ad0-376e-486f-a0be-fd6eea975d20
Poll: Half of French youth willing to fight in Ukraine to defend France: The Institute for Strategic Studies of the Military School (IRSEM) and the General ...
kyivindependent.com/half-of-french-youth-willing-to-fight-in-ukraine-to-defend-france/
Israel holds its breath and awaits the Iranian drones - comment: When this long breath leaves our lungs, we will take another, because it is a sign of life ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-796852
Russia military instructors to provide combat training in Niger, replace French : Russian miliatry specialists arrived in Niger to provide some combat training ...
wionews.com/videos/russia-military-instructors-to-provide-combat-training-in-niger-replace-french-710970
Biden says his message to Iran is 'don't': U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday his message to Iran, which has threatened to take military action against ...
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Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat : JERUSALEM — Israel on Saturday called off school trips and other youth activities ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-calls-school-trips-puts-forces-full-alert-iran-threat-rcna147711
Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/13/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news
Iran Launches Drone Swarm at Israel: Drone swarm is expected to reach the country overnight, an Israeli official confirmed.
wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-tries-to-calibrate-response-against-israel-after-deadly-bombing-abb38b57
Israeli army says it is determined to defend country: The Israeli military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel. Hours later ...
ctvnews.ca/world/israeli-army-says-it-is-determined-to-defend-country-1.6846132
Israel Says It’s Under Attack by Iranian Drones as Risk Surges: Iran launched attack drones and missiles against Israel in apparent retaliation for a strike in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/israel-says-it-s-under-attack-by-iranian-drones-as-risk-surges
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Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops: In March, Niger suspended its military cooperation with the US after leaders severed ties with France ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/hundreds-protest-in-niger-demanding-departure-of-us-troops
Democratic Coalition Sends Biden a Demand on Military Aid to Israel: In a letter, a dozen groups and labor unions called on the president to enforce a law that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/letter-biden-israel-gaza.html
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