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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US veto at UN ‘unfair, unethical’ – PA president: The Palestinian presidency’s condemnation comes after US was the lone vote against ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: US veto at UN ‘unfair, unethical’ – PA ...
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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report: WASHINGTON: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday (Apr 18) ...
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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza
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U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state: U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution.
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U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state
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Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
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Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan
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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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‘Blood on Your Hands’ – Von Der Leyen Faces ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ (VIDEO): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced a “citizen’s arrest” at a ...
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‘Blood on Your Hands’ – Von Der Leyen Faces ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ (VIDEO)
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Imagining a Free Palestine: In the continuous grief of watching Israel's bombardment of Gaza, I have begun reimagining what a Palestinian future looks like.
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Imagining a Free Palestine
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel ...
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals
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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran's attack Sunday: There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel's ...
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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran's attack ...
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Execute Palestinian Prisoners – Ben-Gvir’ Solution to Overcrowded Prisons: Itamar Ben Gvir, proposed implementing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners as ...
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Execute Palestinian Prisoners – Ben-Gvir’ Solution to Overcrowded Prisons
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Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech by Pro-Palestinian Student
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The U.S. used its veto power in the 15-member UN Security Council.
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U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership
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Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024: The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a ...
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 Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian ...
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Hadid sisters' oldest establishes film company for Palestinians: Alana Hadid, the sister of world-famous Palestinian American models Bella and Gigi Hadid ...
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Hadid sisters' oldest establishes film company for Palestinians
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🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children - 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis - ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority
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Hundreds protest outside Israeli pavilion at Venice Biennale: Pro-Palestinian protesters at the prestigious art event accused Israel of genocide ...
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Hundreds protest outside Israeli pavilion at Venice Biennale
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
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Hostage's mother Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Both Gazans, hostages are suffering: The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.
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Hostage's mother Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Both Gazans, hostages are ...
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Columbia University president, at House hearing, says university can do more to fight antisemitism
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Columbia University president, at House hearing, says university can do ...
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
  • Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

  • Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

  • University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

  • The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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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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Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
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Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people ...
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EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran’s drone and missile ...
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EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
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What If the Media Covered War Like the Profound Social Problem It Is?: The corporate media covers conflicts like Israel and Iran’s with win-lose abstraction ...
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What If the Media Covered War Like the Profound Social Problem It Is?
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Israel Will Attack Rafah, but Will Still Lose the War – ANALYSIS: The invasion of Rafah is back in the news, following a short hiatus related to the Iranian ...
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Israel Will Attack Rafah, but Will Still Lose the War – ANALYSIS
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Israelis have decided to retaliate against Iran, says UK's Cameron: Israel has clearly decided to retaliate against Iran for missile and drone attacks ...
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Israelis have decided to retaliate against Iran, says UK's Cameron
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.
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include ...
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Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response
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Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will ...
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Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest: At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared ...
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Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
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The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood | by Gareth Evans - Project Syndicate: Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the ...
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The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood | by Gareth Evans - Project Syndicate
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Hamas chief Haniyeh to visit Türkiye this weekend: Erdogan: ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday (Apr 17) that he would host a ...
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Hamas chief Haniyeh to visit Türkiye this weekend: Erdogan
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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...
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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from ...
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Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide,” “Ethnic Cleansing,” and “Occupied Territory”
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Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide ...
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Rising Death Toll – Israel Kills More Children, Civilians in Gaza: Israeli forces continued to target all areas of the Gaza Strip, on the 195th day of its ...
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Rising Death Toll – Israel Kills More Children, Civilians in Gaza
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How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
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How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going ...
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel