Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68846778
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-missile-attack-against-iran-iranian-official-tells-reuters-2024-04-19/
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Israel Strikes Targets in Iran, US Officials Say, as Middle East Tensions Rise
bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-04-19/middle-east-latest
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.
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259534/us-uk-announce-new-sanctions-iran-after-missile-and-drone-strike-israel
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.
Israel’s Iron Dome was originally billed as providing city-sized coverage against rockets with ranges of 2.5 to 43 miles, but experts say this has been ... Show more reut.rs/3W6Eopy
Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/live-explosions-as-israel-retaliates-against-iran
Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html
509th Bomb Wing Executes Mass Fly-Off Of 12 B-2A Spirit Bombers: The mass departure of the stealth bombers was the capstone event of exercise Spirit Vigilance at ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/b-2-mass-fly-off/
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/us-sanctions-iran/
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.
Boeing whistleblower: ‘They are putting out defective airplanes’: Boeing’s already battered reputation took another hit at two Senate committee hearings ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/boeing-whistleblower-safety-hearing/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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After the reported drone attack in Iran, Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Israel appears intent on “dragging the region into war”.
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/
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.
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
time.com/6968928/israel-missile-attack-iran-reports-details/
Tumultuous Trump trial day ends with 12 jurors, 1 alternate selected : Two jurors selected earlier for the New York trial were dismissed, and Donald Trump’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/trump-jury-chosen-gag-order/
Iran's first direct attack on Israel has brought renewed focus on their air-defense capabilities. Here's a look at both countries' air forces and defense ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-iran-israel-would-wield-long-range-air-war-2024-04-18/
Captain Litali: A life cut short, leaving family's hopes and dreams shattered
nation.africa/kenya/news/captain-litali-a-life-cut-short-leaving-family-s-hopes--4596250
'Like a large drone': NASA to launch Dragonfly rotorcraft lander on Saturn's moon Titan
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/nasa-dragonfly-mission-saturn-moon/73333723007/
Exclusive: Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/northrop-grumman-working-with-musks-spacex-us-spy-satellite-system-2024-04-18/
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/israeli-missiles-have-hit-a-site-in-iran-109405880
Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19 ... Show more kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-russian-tu-22m3-bomber-for-first-time/
Türkiye’s Baykar successfully conducts the inaugural firing test of the AI-supported indigenously developed KEMANKES 2 mini intelligent cruise missile after ... Show more
The USSR had a little-known racing culture that had to get resourceful when putting lightweight wheels on their cars. www.thedrive.com/news/soviet-racers-couldnt-get-alloys-so-they-turned-to-magnesium-helicopter-wheels
Puzzle of 5 helicopter crashes in 12 months: The accident that happened after the aircraft took off from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School has raised concerns over ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493488/puzzle-of-5-helicopter-crashes-in-12-months
Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-bashneft-protects-refineries-with-anti-drone-nets-ria-says-2024-04-19/
Rihanna debuts dramatic new blonde hair look at Fenty X Puma launch: Rihanna has debuted a dramatic new blonde hairstyle as she appeared in London to celebrate ...
themirror.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/rihanna-blonde-hair-fenty-puma-444672
Azimio principal Martha Karua raises concern over increase in plane crashes in the past months, calls for thorough investigations, overhaul of Kenyan aircraft ... Show more
US President Biden's administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to its missile and drone attack on Israel ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The AI-piloted fighter age has arrived: In a scene harking to a futuristic science fiction film, a US AI-piloted fighter has just engaged in a dogfight against a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-ai-piloted-fighter-age-has-arrived/
India to deliver Brahmos missile to PhilippinesIndia's first major defence export deal, decoded.
Shivan Chanana and Hem Saroya tell you more
Watch more on ... Show more wionews.com/videos #BrahmosMissile #IndiaPhilippines
China's newest aircraft carrier seen with mock-ups of aircraft: images: Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-seen-with-aircraft-mock-ups-images-2024-4
Crashed helicopter had 'massive jolt' after it took off, hit trees and shook: Welsh businessman and racehorse owner Dai Walters was onboard the helicopter when ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/crashed-helicopter-massive-jolt-after-29021048
Israel launches airstrike; explosions heard in central Iran: Reports: The reported airstrikes come as Israel promised to respond to an Iranian barrage of more ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/israel-attacks-iran-explosions/73378601007/
Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/ukraine-claims-to-shoot-down-russian-bomber-though-moscow-denies
How much money do you need to retire? Most Americans calculate $1.8 million, survey says.
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/08/02/how-much-money-americans-need-for-retirement/70507274007/
🔴 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 ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-deliver-three-more-f-16s-training-ukrainian-pilots-romania-2024-04-17/
NASA Mars helicopter sends last message to Earth - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/04/18/nasa-mars-helicopter-sends-last-message-to-earth.html
Visitors caught on video destroying ancient rock formations in Nevada: Authorities in Nevada asked the public for help finding two men seen on video damaging ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/visitors-caught-video-destroying-ancient-rock-formations-nevada-rcna147804
Quick Glance: Search for Rock-Toppling Vandals at Lake Mead
- National park authorities are looking for two vandals captured on video toppling an ancient rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.
- The National Park Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify the vandals filmed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada last week.
Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Israel Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Against Iran
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How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-will-israel-respond-to-irans-drone-attack-middle-east-experts-offer-views
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.
Oil prices jump $3/bbl on unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran: Oil slipped on Friday after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-ease-prospect-persistently-high-us-interest-rates-2024-04-19/
Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired: The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245757317/google-worker-fired-israel-project-nimbus-cloud-protestor
Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259428/chinese-scientists-increase-f-22-fighter-jets-radar-signature-60000-times-new-detection-method-study
JUST IN: A helicopter carrying Kenya CDF Francis Ogolla crashes in Cheptulel, West Pokot.
However, there is no official status report on his status ... Show more #VisionUpdates
Russia hits Chernihiv, killing 17 as Ukraine pleads for air defense : With a U.S. aid package stalled in Congress, Russia has exploited Ukraine’s ammunition and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/chernihiv-missile-strike-civilians-killed/
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.
Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - plane rolls through masses of water
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Dubai-ueberflutet-Flugzeug-rollt-durch-Wassermassen-article24879396.html
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
Suspected Iranian missile recovered: "They have surrounded Israel in a ring of fire"
stern.de/politik/ausland/israel-birgt-mutmasslich-iranische-rakete-aus-dem-toten-meer--34637058.html
Commentary: Israel has been able to claim a major success for its missile defence in Iran attack
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/iran-attack-israel-missile-defence-systems-drones-warfare-4274786
Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday. Police also said that two terrorists ... Show more dawn.com dawn.com www.dawn.com/news/1828383 #DawnToday #Karachi #suicideattack
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
National flag's first designer Shib Narayan passes away: Freedom fighter Shib Narayan Das, who had designed the first flag of Bangladesh just before the ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/national-flags-first-designer-shib-narayan-passes-away-3590491
A Boeing engineer has told a US Senate hearing that the company is ‘putting out defective airplanes’ due to improper manufacturing methods.
Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of hospitals in Gaza: New analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency reveals the extent of damage to ...
aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/4/18/satellite-images-reveal-israeli-destruction-of-hospitals-in-gaza
💥The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that it shot down the Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, which Russia used to attack Ukrainian cities.
#FirstpostAmerica : As Israel mulls a response to Iran's missile and drone attack, Tehran has warned that the smallest action against its interests would be met with a ... Show more
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/russia-pounds-ukraines-cities-and-front-lines-as-air-defences-dwindle
As heavy rain battered the United Arab Emirates, shocking video shows a Boeing 737 jet operated by Fly Dubai pushing through water flooding the tarmac.
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