Four people have been injured after five runaway horses threw off their riders and raced through London. Read more: Four injured as runaway military horses bolt through central London - BBC News
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the wrong place”
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville: Oracle plans to move its headquarters to Nashville, four years after departing Bay Area
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New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend: New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and ...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv and called for sanctions against Russia to be tightened to stop Moscow ... Show more
Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv | Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv | Reuters
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as cross-border fire escalates: The Israeli military said artillery and fighter jet strikes had hit around 40 targets in ...
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/ukraine-awaits-us-military-aid-intl-cmd/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Burkina Faso's military massacred over 220 civilians, including children, in two villages on February 25th, 2024, according to a recent HRW report ... Show more
US military starts building pier off of Gaza to deliver aid: The Pentagon now expects the pier to be ready by early May.
abcnews.go.com/International/us-military-starts-building-pier-off-gaza-deliver/story
Nike to lay off 740 employees at Oregon headquarters: Nike will lay off about 740 employees at its world headquarters in Oregon, a letter showed on Friday ...
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Quick Glance: Nike announces layoffs impacting 740 at Oregon headquarters
- Nike announced that 740 workers at its headquarters in Washington County will be affected.
- The layoffs began as the second wave of a mass layoff.
- Employees were asked to work from home next week.
- Nike plans to cut costs and boost sales with new products.
Report says Israel has not provided evidence of widespread militancy among UNRWA staff
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
RSAF pilot bags medal for best international student officer at Indian military college
straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-pilot-c-teeneshwaran-bags-medal-at-indian-military-college-course
Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...
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Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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Israeli Weapon Damaged Iranian Air Defenses Without Being Detected, Officials Say
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/20/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news/the-palestinian-authoritys-president-threatens-to-reconsider-relations-with-the-united-states
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
An explosion rocked a military base in Iraq overnight, Iraqi authorities said. The blast hit the Calso military base in Babylon province, south Baghdad ... Show more
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service: KEIGHLEY'S Scout movement turned out in force today (April 21) for its annual St George's Day parade ...
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24267870.keighley-scout-movement-st-georges-day-parade-service/
UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says: The increase in China's defence spending is concerning given its economy is
reuters.com/world/chinas-military-spending-concerning-given-failing-economy-us-admiral-says-2024-04-23/
Israel has yet to provide evidence for its accusations that hundreds of staff with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees are military operatives in Gaza ... Show more
Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds | Reuters
Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds | Reuters
#BangkokPost : As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy ... Show more
US FDA says about 1 in 5 commercial milk samples tested positive for bird flu traces
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
Google employees based in the US staged protests against the use of artificial intelligence and other cloud technologies by Israel in its war on Gaza ... Show more
What is Project Nimbus, and why are Google workers protesting Israel deal? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera
What is Project Nimbus, and why are Google workers protesting Israel deal? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera
The United States has finally agreed to pull its troops out of Niger. This comes after the military junta ordered American forces to leave “with immediate ... Show more
On the border with Thailand: Myanmar bombs military resistance group: In Myanmar, on the border with Thailand, the situation is getting dramatically worse ...
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
The Israeli military says this ballistic missile pulled from the Dead Sea was among more than 120 missiles fired by Iran in a recent attack. Why Iran attacked Israel and what comes next | CNN
Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News
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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.
Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea: A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/why-an-israeli-attack-on-irans-nuclear-facilities-is-a-bad-idea
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.
#WorldOfAfrica | Niger has beckoned a new friend. The Sahel nation recently severed ties with France and the US with the junta government demanding the full withdrawal ... Show more
US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to de-escalate tensions
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#Breaking : General Motors Co. will move its global headquarters to the Hudson’s Detroit development, while it works with billionaire mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert's ... Show more
GM to move headquarters from RenCen to Hudson's site
GM to move headquarters from RenCen to Hudson's site
US military destroyed 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen, US Centcom says
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Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/biden-administration-gaza-pier-distribution-agreement/
Biden chokes up while talking about Beau and Trump's remarks on service members: “That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-chokes-talking-beau-trumps-remarks-service-members-rcna148274
Google said it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract | Reuters
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.
CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern Alberta | Globalnews.ca: It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern ...
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Israel’s military intelligence chief quits over 7 October Hamas attack: Major General Aharon Haliva’s resignation could set the stage for more fallout from ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-attack-military-resign-gaza-b2532503.html
A group of pro-Palestine activists block the entrance to the headquarters of Wallenstam in Stockholm, owners of the Israeli-based arms firm Elbit Systems ... Show more
Man suspected of throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Massachusetts is arrested, prosecutors say
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/massachusetts-satanic-temple-bombing-arrest/
CENTCOM denies US behind Iraq air strike: US Central Command (CENTCOM) is refuting reports claiming the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Iraq following a blast at a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4608649-centcom-denies-us-behind-iraq-air-strike/
#Hezbollah bombarded #Israel Army's headquarters in the north with a barrage of at least 35 Katyusha rockets in response to IDF strikes on its positions in #Lebanon .
What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next: Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245838551/israel-iran-attack
Security plan for Gaza aid workers still unclear with military pier to open soon: The U.N. wants its security forces to protect aid workers, one official says.
abcnews.go.com/International/security-plan-gaza-aid-workers-unclear-military-pier/story
Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/19/suu-kyi-being-used-as-human-shield-son-fears.html
Russia’s front-line gains highlight Kyiv’s desperate need for US military aid: From the top down, the assessment of Ukraine’s armed forces’ position in fighting ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/russia-frontline-gains-ukraine-military-aid-intl-cmd/
Israel will do everything needed to defend itself - PM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked visiting foreign ministers of Germany and Britain ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443966-middle-east/
How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/how-the-u-s-could-rush-weapons-to-ukraine-to-battle-russia
Biden officials worry Israel’s response to Iran strikes may trigger wider war: Some top U.S. officials are worried that Israel may respond hastily to Iran’s ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-iran-attack-escalation-war-fears-drones-missiles-rcna147739
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son casts doubt on reports of her move to house arrest from ‘barbaric’ prison
cnn.com/2024/04/23/asia/myanmar-suu-kyi-son-kim-aris-intl-hnk/
John Legend says Trump believes ‘to his core’ that ‘Black people are inferior’: Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down “to his core ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611098-john-legend-trump-black-people-racist/
A man rescues a family from drowning in a submerged car during heavy floods in the United Arab Emirates.
The man was identified as Hazem Suweid ... Show more
#BangkokPost : Myanmar resistance fighters on Monday raised their own banner at a newly captured army base, saying their fighters had repelled an attempt by junta ... Show more
CORRECTION: Raising volunteers from Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, whose exemption from compulsory military service is dividing the country ... Show more
Can Israel's ultra-Orthodox military volunteers help defuse the battle over conscription? | Reuters
Can Israel's ultra-Orthodox military volunteers help defuse the battle over conscription? | Reuters
The military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed concern against a “malicious propaganda campaign meant to demoralise the armed forces” and distancing them from ... Show more
Army brass vows to fail ‘malicious propaganda campaign’ aiming to demoralise military, drive wedge with nation - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Army brass vows to fail ‘malicious propaganda campaign’ aiming to demoralise military, drive wedge with nation - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
IDF achieves unprecedented medical evacuation times: These quick turnaround times not only help the patients, but lower risk to the ground forces and evacuation ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797592
Anti-Israel protesters armed with flares marched toward NYPD headquarters late Monday after the number of students arrested at NYU reportedly rose to over 150.
Humanitarian operations and shelters came under Israeli fire in Gaza even after aid groups coordinated with the IDF, according to a review of visual evidence ... Show more
U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages - The New York Times
U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages - The New York Times
In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: MYAWADDY, Myanmar: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-rebel-town-fragile-unity-junta-4274296
After years of struggle, a motley fellowship of resistance fighters have won key victories over Myanmar’s military regime, possibly turning the tide of the war ... Show more
Myanmar’s Rebels See Possibility of Victory - The New York Times
Myanmar’s Rebels See Possibility of Victory - The New York Times
Myanmar’s military staged a coup in 2021, strangling democratic reforms and jailing much of the country’s civilian leadership ... Show more
What’s Happening In Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
What’s Happening In Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
Taking responsibility: IDF Intelligence head, Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, resigns from the IDF
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798246
Ozempic and Wegovy, the diabetes and weight-loss drugs, have soared to celebrity status in the U.S. But Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind them ... Show more
Inside Novo Nordisk, the Company Behind Ozempic and Wegovy - The New York Times
Inside Novo Nordisk, the Company Behind Ozempic and Wegovy - The New York Times
Yorkshire Air Museum brings back Second World War event: The Yorkshire Air Museum is set to step back in time to the 1940s with more than 100 reenactors and ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24263321.yorkshire-air-museum-bring-second-world-war-event-back/
US to Israel: If you strike back at Iran, you'll do it alone: U.S. military help to Israel will be defensive only, officials say.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-israel-strike-back-iran/story
CDF Ogolla to be buried in a simple ceremony according to his wish: The family has announced that the late General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday in a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493517/why-general-ogolla-will-be-buried-within-72hrs
Reisner names possible targets: Israel has these options for a counter-strike: Israel has been attacked twice in the space of a few months and is therefore faced ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Diese-Optionen-hat-Israel-fuer-einen-Gegenschlag-article24875540.html
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to solidify efforts in regards to defence collaboration, according to a statement issued by the military’s media ... Show more
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to solidify efforts in defence collaboration - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to solidify efforts in defence collaboration - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
An overnight Israeli airstrike killed nine members of a Palestinian family, among them six children, in Rafah, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defense ... Show more
Middle East updates: Several hurt in Iraqi base 'bombing' – DW – 04/20/2024
Middle East updates: Several hurt in Iraqi base 'bombing' – DW – 04/20/2024
The futility of the war in Ukraine has become more apparent : The war continues—until one side, more likely the Ukrainians, or both are exhausted or conclude ...
thehill.com/opinion/4593856-the-futility-of-the-war-in-ukraine-has-become-more-apparent/
Israel-Gaza live updates: Iran will respond in 'seconds' if Israel strikes back, Iranian official says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
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