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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General: The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla ...
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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF ...
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.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to ...
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10: At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp ...
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
  • Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.

  • However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.

  • Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.

  • Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT
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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 ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
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'
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Joel Ogolla: If you can retrieve my dad’s bible, I’ll keep it as a memento: Gen Francis Ogolla's son says his father spoke in a tone that suggested he would be ...
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Joel Ogolla: If you can retrieve my dad’s bible, I’ll keep it as a memento
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran
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.
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War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
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War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote
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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to Permanent War
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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18, mostly children, as U.S. advances aid package
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18, mostly children ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
  • Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.

  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.

  • The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.

  • Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in ...
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to ...
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years ...
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The Rise of China: If its economic growth continues, the rise of China will be the most important change in the global economic ...
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The Rise of China
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
  • Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.

  • The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.

  • According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions: The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the ...
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
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Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups: Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack ...
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Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Quick Glance: Clashes Escalate at Myanmar-Thailand Border: Rebels Target Junta Troops
  • Fighting erupted at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on April 20, 2024, as rebels attempted to flush out junta troops stranded at a border bridge for days.

  • Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels captured the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side, dealing a critical blow to the struggling military.

  • Witnesses heard explosions and heavy machine gun fire near a strategic bridge, with around 200 people seeking refuge in Thailand as the Myanmar military faces a significant setback.

  • Myanmar's military, embroiled in low-intensity conflicts, is grappling with a civil war against ethnic minority armies and a resistance movement, suffering from the loss of Myawaddy and tax revenue.
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now: If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push ...
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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According to the SIPRI report, states spent more on the military in 2023 than ever before
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According to the SIPRI report, states spent more on the military in 2023 ...
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Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.
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Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe
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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force ...
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US military conducts extensive logistics operation amid rising readiness levels: Joint Base Charleston recently announced a significant logistical operation ...
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US military conducts extensive logistics operation amid rising readiness ...
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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Opinion | Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel: Both countries urgently need U.S. aid to defend themselves against brazen adversaries that seek their ...
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Opinion | Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel
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Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence: The case for a continued U.S. military presence.
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Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence
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Tehran warns of counterattack: Iran sees all goals achieved - no intention for further action
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Tehran warns of counterattack: Iran sees all goals achieved - no intention ...
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Will US sanction Israeli battalion? Netanyahu will 'fight it with all my strength'
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Will US sanction Israeli battalion? Netanyahu will 'fight it with all my ...
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U.S. Military Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq: The attack followed an explosion on a base in Iraq this weekend controlled by the Popular ...
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U.S. Military Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret ...
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
  • The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.

  • Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.

  • Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.

  • During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike: The Iranian-aligned Lebanese outlet al-Mayadeen reported, citing Palestinian sources ...
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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike
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Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb Palestinians in Their Homes
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Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb ...
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Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp: The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to ...
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Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in strike that killed aid workers
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US says
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times ...
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Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops: Since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine has been particularly intensively ...
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Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy
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Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
  • Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.

  • The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.

  • The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.

  • Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
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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 ...
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Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says
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.
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable
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Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine: Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly ...
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Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine
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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
  • Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

  • The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

  • Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

  • The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine will lose its war against Russia ...
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns
Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.

  • Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.

  • Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.

  • Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.