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Law enforcement officers broke up a protest at New York's Columbia University, arresting over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had occupied a campus lawn ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/over-100-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-new-yorks-columbia-campus-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
Analysts say Israel, Iran ready to de-escalate - for now - News | Khaleej Times: There has been fear that decades of enmity between the two could spill over into ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
apnews.com/article/google-israel-protest-8c0ff2d46e19b90bdc49ffe6ec4ae274
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Israel used all four tiers of its air defenses — and help from allies — to block Iran's mass drone and missile response on Israeli territory on April 13 ... Show more @ReutersGraphics www.reuters.com/graphics/ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/IRAN-DEFENCE/mypmkljzopr/
Simultaneous Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq and Syria - reports: Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the aftermath of the strikes ...
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Quick Glance: Iran Fires Air Defenses at Isfahan Base and Nuclear Site
- Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near Isfahan after spotting suspicious drones.
- Tensions rose due to a possible Israeli attack in retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented drone and missile assault.
- The US and Israel did not directly comment on the incident, but reports from US media and anonymous Israeli sources suggest Israel might have carried out the attack.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency and state media confirmed that the atomic sites in the region were undamaged and called for restraint in military conflicts.
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Vietnam continues support for bank engulfed in massive fraud, central bank says: Vietnam's central bank said on Friday it had continued providing support to ...
reuters.com/business/finance/vietnam-continues-support-bank-engulfed-massive-fraud-central-bank-says-2024-04-19/
Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
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Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/sterling-wavers-markets-gauge-reported-israeli-attack-iran-2024-04-19/
Why a viral video of Gazans at the beach is driving Israelis mad: A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in this day and age of social media and 24-hour ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2024-04-18/ty-article/.highlight/why-a-viral-video-of-gazans-at-the-beach-is-driving-israelis-mad/0000018e-f213-d620-abaf-f273f7fc0000
Indian rupee drops to record low as risk aversion boosts dollar: The Indian rupee opened to a record low on Friday as reports of Israeli strikes in Iran prompted ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/indian-rupee-drops-record-low-risk-aversion-boosts-dollar-2024-04-19/
Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
reuters.com/markets/view-oil-japans-yen-up-reports-israeli-missiles-hit-iran-2024-04-19/
Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-house-speaker-f08102e171dcac2d66d513980d828d49
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-iran-after-attack-israel-4275611
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.
USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/usc-canceling-muslim-valedictorians-speech-inflames-tensions-campus-rcna148110
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.
S&P cuts Israel rating on heightened geopolitical risk: Israel was downgraded by S&P Global Ratings, which cited heightened geopolitical risks as it lowered the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-19-sp-cuts-israel-rating-on-heightened-geopolitical-risk/
Lufthansa group suspends flights to Israel and Iraq to early Saturday: German airline group Lufthansa has suspended flights to Israel and Iraq until early ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/lufthansa-group-suspends-flights-to-israel-and-iraq-to-early-saturday-
Poor Gaza civilians having fun at the beach, not too far away from where Israeli women, children and elders are being held hostage.
Horrific genocide ... Show more www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/hjleqkcec#autoplay #nofamineingaza #nogenocideingaza
Oil prices rise by over 4 per cent after reports of Israeli strikes on Iran : Oil prices rose by over four per cent on Friday after Israel launched missile ...
wionews.com/business-economy/oil-prices-rise-by-over-4-per-cent-after-reports-of-israeli-strikes-on-iran-712886
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program - World News: The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-on-irans-drone-program-192627
Carriers scramble to reroute flights as alleged Israeli strike hits Iran air traffic
timesofisrael.com/carriers-scramble-to-reroute-flights-as-alleged-israeli-strike-hits-iran-air-traffic/
G-7 Nations Weigh New Iran Air Sanctions After Attack on Israel: Some Group of Seven nations are considering fresh sanctions on Iran Air in response to Tehran’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/g-7-nations-weigh-new-iran-air-sanctions-after-attack-on-israel
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‘Stay Strong’, He Said, so Israel Killed Him – Israel Targets Beloved Gaza Preacher
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"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
Netanyahu calls for unity amid ‘existential threat’: ‘Nations disintegrate first from within’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-calls-for-unity-amid-existential-threat-nations-disintegrate-first-from-within/
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-struggle-to-celebrate-passover-a-holiday-about-freedom-while-many-remain-captive-in-gaza
Satellite image shows damage from Iranian ballistic missile strike on Israeli air base
haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/satellite-image-shows-damage-from-iranian-ballistic-missile-strike-on-israeli-air-base/0000018e-ecba-daad-a3de-eebbd9190000
Hostage's mother Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Both Gazans, hostages are suffering: The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.
jpost.com/podcast/jpost-podcast/article-797821
AIA’s $100 Billion Stock Selloff Defies Analysts' Bullish Views, Trading History
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Paid articlePaid Top U.S. officials express Rafah concerns in virtual meeting with Israeli counterparts
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Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears: Oil prices eased in early trade on Wednesday as worries about global demand due to weak ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-dip-demand-concerns-outweigh-middle-east-supply-fears-2024-04-17/
S&P cuts Israel's long-term ratings to A+ from AA- on heightened geopolitical risk
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797859
Dieter Hallervorden - Cabaret artist comments on allegations of anti-Semitism: Dieter Hallervorden posted a video and triggered widespread media coverage ...
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages
jpost.com/international/article-797682
Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
Woman in TikTok rant praised for refusing to give up first class seat: A clip went viral after the incident where Sabra, known as @lifewithdrsabra ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-tiktok-rant-praised-refusing-32616566
"If the Israeli regime wants to continue, Iran will have the excuse to hit it harder and harder," said University of Tehran Professor Mohammad ... Show more
Israel strikes Iran after drone siege as explosions heard and airspace closed: Horrifying photos show plumes of smoke rising into the air as the targeted ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/israel-strikes-iran-days-after-32622437
Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
- Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.
- The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.
- Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.
- The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
Ukraine War: Zelensky thanks Germany after Robert Habeck's visit: After Habeck's visit, President Zelenskyj thanks Germany's help. Lithuania's president is ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/ukraine-krieg-selenskyj-dankt-deutschland-nach-besuch-von-robert-habeck-19664217.html
Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?: Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/did-gaza-protests-force-algerias-first-kfc-restaurant-close
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is held hostage in Gaza, selected to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influent
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'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With Rachel Goldberg-Polin
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Iran threatens to strike Israel's nuclear sites if its facilities are bombed: Tehran warns it will also reconsider its commitments to atomic agreements if ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/18/iran-israel-nuclear-strike/
Analysis: Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?: Qatar’s warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/analysis-will-qatar-pull-out-as-israel-hamas-mediator
An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
Gold rises as safe-haven appeal boosted by Israel's attack on Iran: GOLD prices jumped on Friday as reports that Israel had attacked Iran prompted fears of a ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/19/gold-rises-as-safe-haven-appeal-boosted-by-israel039s-attack-on-iran
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Budget airline HK Express will soon be flying between Hong Kong and Clark International Airport. #ShareAsia www.rappler.com/business/hk-express-starts-clark-hong-kong-route-june-6-2024/
Healthcare Innovation in the Startup Nation: Reichman University’s MBA in Healthcare Innovation Provides our students with the tools & skills necessary to ...
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President Herzog gifts Babylonian Talmud that survived the Holocaust to Yad Vashem
m.jpost.com/israel-news/article-797573
Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
Israel’s credit rating downgraded by S&P Global amid heightened geopolitical tensions
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/israel-s-credit-rating-downgraded-by-s-p-global-amid-heightened-geopolitical-tensions
Google employees protest over company's ties with Israel: Google employees staged sit-ins at two of the tech giant's offices in California and New York City ...
dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/google-employees-protest-over-companys-ties-with-israel
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full UN ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443968-middle-east/
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech : "I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
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Iran tells US it does not seek 'expansion of tensions' - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/iran-tells-us-it-does-not-seek-expansion-of-tensions.html
Google reportedly fires workers protesting $1.2 billion Israeli contract: Alphabet Inc.’s Google has fired 28 employees after they were involved in protests ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/google-reportedly-fires-workers-protesting-12-billion-israeli-contract
Iran's nuclear sites have not been damaged by Israel's strike on Iran early Friday morning, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/israeli-missiles-have-hit-a-site-in-iran-109405880
Elon Musk says rockets should be ‘sent to stars, not at each other’ amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions | Mint
livemint.com/news/world/elon-musk-says-rockets-should-be-sent-to-stars-not-at-each-other-amid-heightened-israel-iran-tensions-11713502509844.html
UN appeals for $2.8 billion for Gaza, West Bank aid: GENEVA: The United Nations appealed on Wednesday for $2.8 billion in funding to assist more than three ...
arabnews.com/node/2494731/middle-east
Israel army says WFP food aid from Ashdod port enters Gaza - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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How the life and death of Walid Daqqah in an Israeli jail encapsulates Palestinian Prisoners’ Day
arabnews.com/node/2494276/middle-east
U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/18/iran-treasury-drone-sanctions/
Google employees arrested after protesting against $1bn contract with Israel: LONDON: Several Google employees were arrested on Tuesday for taking part in a ...
arabnews.com/node/2494826/world
EasyJet cancels flights to Israel for six months after Iran attack: Other airlines are monitoring the situation
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flights-cancelled-israel-iran-attack-b2529494.html
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress
Opinion | Antisemitism in Dearborn, Past and Present: My hometown loved Henry Ford. Today some residents are all too keen to echo his ugly views about the Jews.
wsj.com/articles/dearborn-returns-to-its-antisemitic-roots-henry-ford-protests-israel-gaza-8a3fed72
A five-body problem in geopolitics: Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. A five-body problem in geopolitics: Jerusalem, Tehran ...
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Dubai flooded after historic rainfall, and more from around the world: Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-dubai-flooded-after-historic-rainfall-and-more-from-around-the-world/
AI fabric adapts to our feelings, Michael Fertik ups Israeli investments post Oct. 7
jpost.com/podcast/inside-israeli-innovation/article-797605
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