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UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a Palestinian request for ...
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UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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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.
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Iran retaliates by launching drone strikes on Israel: Following an airstrike in Syria last week that killed two Iranian generals, Israel has been on high alert ...
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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.
🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
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Iran attacks Israel: Biden assures Netanyahu of his support: The US President condemns Iran's attack in the strongest possible terms.
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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.
US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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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.
Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right to retaliate
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Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond now?: A tepid response to Iran's large-scale assault against Israel would reinforce the ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/16/iran-israel-missile-attack-biden/73327202007/
War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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Mexico asks UN to expel Ecuador after raid on its embassy: Latin American countries in diplomatic stand-off after former Ecuadorean vice-president seized in ...
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Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran attack: Tehran has said it believes the confrontation between the two adversaries ...
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China FM says Iran can ‘handle the situation,’ spare Middle East more tension: China said it believed Iran could “handle the situation well and spare the region ...
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
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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 ...
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UN: Almost all buildings in Israel's buffer zone in Gaza were destroyed: According to the UN's Satellite Center, 90 percent of buildings within the buffer zone ...
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Israel Versus Iran — What an Open War Between Them Could Look Like: The US and its European allies fear that an April 1 attack in Syria that killed several ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6m displaced, 4.9m face starvation: As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening ...
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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.
Intercepted rockets: Arab world mocks Iran's attack on Israel with cucumber pictures and dance memes
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe: Chris Sidoti, one of the members of the commission said they saw "active obstruction" by ...
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Iranian attack on Israel: otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian ...
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'Time running out' in war-torn Sudan as access to aid restricted, WHO warns: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the crisis in Sudan could ...
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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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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 192: Iran launched hundreds of drones at Israel over the weekend in response to a suspected Israeli attack on its ...
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Iran's Khamenei says Israel 'must be punished' for Syria embassy attack: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that Israel "must be ...
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Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza: “The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/middleeast/gaza-famine-hunger-crisis.html
World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty: The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise ...
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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 ...
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Iran launches attack against Israel with missiles, drones in response to Syria strike
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Sudan: Paris conference raises €2 billion in aid pledges: Millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a power struggle that broke out in Sudan one year ...
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Iran’s mission to UN says its ‘military action’ against Israel is ‘concluded,’ warns US to stay out
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Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief: Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over "security considerations" in ...
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Israel vows to defend itself against looming Iranian attack: Tension continues to mount in the Middle East as Israel said it will defend itself against a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/israel-vows-to-defend-itself-against-looming-iranian-attack
Israel says aid to Gaza is ramping up — but the UN says it’s yet to see a major change on the ground
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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MAGA Launches Blistering Attack on Joe Biden After Iranian Strikes: Republicans blamed Biden after Iran fired drones and missiles towards Israel in response to ...
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Liz Truss says she had to urge British diplomats to be more pro-Israel at UN: The former prime minister said she had to "actively intervene" with officials to ...
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U.S. Sends Top General to Israel Amid Reports of Iranian Retaliation for Israel’s Damascus Attack
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Iran’s Khamenei says Israel ‘must be punished’ for Syria embassy attack: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that Israel “must be ...
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Jordan airforce shoots down Iranian drones flying over to Israel: The army is also in a state of high alert and radar systems are monitoring any drone activity ...
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Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound could treat sleep apnea: An FDA green light could mean broader insurance coverage and a new treatment for a condition ...
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Aid deliveries for Gaza: UN doubts Israel's information: Israel claims that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are receiving more aid than at any time since the ...
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Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel: Tehran says UN Security Council should have condemned Israel’s deadly air raid on Iranian ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/tensions-rise-amid-expectations-of-iran-retaliation-against-israel
Haiti decrees creation of transition council as tens of thousands flee capital: Haiti’s government on Friday issued a decree in its official gazette formalising ...
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Quick Glance: Haiti Establishes Transition Council to Select New PM, Leaders Amid Crisis
- The decree announcing the formation of the council was published in a Haitian government gazette on Friday.
- As per the official state journal, despite the expectation for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign immediately after the council's formation, he will remain in office until a new prime minister is elected.
- A provision in the decree allows the current prime minister to make the necessary preparations before the new appointments.
- The council will consist of members from political parties or social sectors, with two non-voting seats reportedly filled by representatives from Haiti's civil society and religious sector.
The Middle East Is Awash in Drugs: Captagon Has Fueled Violence and Aided Tyrants—and Meth Could Be Next
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No UN Security Council consensus on Palestinian membership, but majority ‘in favor’
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US, UK and other countries condemn Iran's attack on Israel: UN Secretary General urges all sides 'to exercise maximum restraint'
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Continuing previous updates, hundreds of aid trucks are still awaiting distribution bottleneck by United Nations' agencies in Gaza after being inspected by ... Show more
War between Israel and Iran? Shadow boxing turns bitterly serious: The Iranian regime's attack with missiles and drones brings Israel and Iran to the brink of ...
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UN official says humanity lost ‘moral compass’ on Gaza, urges immediate action: The international community has lost its “moral compass” on war-ravaged Gaza ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/10/un-official-says-humanity-lost-moral-compass-on-gaza-urges-immediate-action
Iran Attack on Israel: Iran Has Launched Drones Toward Israel: Iran has launched drones toward Israel, an Israeli military spokesperson said Saturday.
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-envoy-un-visit-korean-border-north-korean-defectors-2024-04-09/
Israel braces for possible attack by Iran: Israel is bracing for a possible Iranian attack after an airstrike killed two Iranian generals in Syria last week ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/12/israel-braces-for-possible-attack-by-iran/
Putin Told IAEA Russia Plans to Restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant: The Ukrainian plant is currently under Russian occupation. It is perched on a front line ...
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US top diplomat Blinken asks China, Saudi Arabia, others to rein in Iran on Israel
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Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran retaliates over the attack in Syria
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Israel Urged to Stop Supporting Violent Jewish Settlers After Deadly West Bank Attacks
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Pentagon frustrated by lack of notice from Israel in Syria strike : Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin complained to his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant ...
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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 ...
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Targets in Syria: Israeli military reports renewed attacks on Hezbollah positions
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What an open war between Israel and Iran could look like: Israel is bracing itself for retaliation from Iran for a strike in Damascus.
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Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for any further actions against the US or Israel, says deputy ambassador
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Iran is staring down the barrel of a very large gun: After all the bluster, posturing and rhetoric, Iran has finally done its worst, firing hundreds of rockets ...
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First ever Iran attack on Israel from Iranian soil raises risk of wider regional conflict
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Crime spree in Lebanon prompts debate over Syria repatriations: BEIRUT: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees reiterated on Tuesday “the right of Syrian refugees ...
arabnews.com/node/2494156/middle-east
Haitian gangs have better weapons than national police, UN says: More than 150 gangs are operating across the country.
nation.africa/kenya/news/haitian-gangs-have-better-weapons-than-national-police-un-says-4584830
Israel bombards Gaza as regional tensions soar after Iran threat: Residents reported heavy Israeli fire in central Gaza on Friday, with regional tensions soaring ...
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Mido Kotaini fled Syria when he was 14. Eight years later, he is a movie star: The actor Mido Kotaini is one of the actors in the hit movie "Chantal in ...
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Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles in airborne attack against Israel: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday it has launched dozens of drones and ...
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Explainer: What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?: Built up over years or decades of Iranian support, the "Axis of Resistance" is opposed to Israel and US ...
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President Biden’s Diplomatic Strategy on Iran-Israel Conflict: In a pivotal move, U.S. President Joe Biden plans to rally the Group of Seven (G7) nations on ...
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