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government department responsible for diplomacy
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
MFA advises Singaporeans against travelling to Iran: SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have been advised to defer all travel to Iran in light of the latest security ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ministry-foreign-affairs-travel-advisory-singaporeans-defer-iran-travel-4264211
Live updates: Israel-Hamas wars, Tel Aviv protests, Iran vows response to strike in Syria
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Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Hamas hits out at 'false' accusations by US that it 'moved goalposts' on ceasefire
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-hamas-hits-out-false-accusations-us-it-moved-goalposts-ceasefire
U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank: The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/22/us-israel-gaza-human-rights/
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Former State Department official explains resignation over US support of Israel: 'I was shocked and horrified' by Hamas' attack, Annelle Sheline tells ABC News.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/former-state-department-official-explains-resignation-us-support/story
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
India presses France for Vijay Mallya's extradition 'without preconditions': Report
wionews.com/india-news/india-presses-france-for-vijay-mallyas-extradition-without-preconditions-report-715344
Alum ashamed of Ohio State now. Where was his outrage for Israel Oct. 7?: Letters to the editor: Where was the outrage over Oct. 7 Hamas attack? Eat like the ...
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/26/ohio-state-protests-israel-hamas/73450618007/
Senior US diplomat to visit Türkiye for counterterrorism consultations: State Department counterterrorism coordinator to meet with Turkish officials to 'broaden ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/senior-us-diplomat-to-visit-turkiye-for-counterterrorism-consultations-3681810
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US govt sanctions Iranians linked to government cyberattacks: The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-sanctions-iranians-linked-to-government-cyberattacks/
Hamas has ‘moved goal post’ on hostage talks, says State Dept: WASHINGTON: Palestinian militant group Hamas has “moved the goal post” and changed its demands in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497511/world
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says: The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798311
US asks Taliban to ensure Afghan soil not used by terrorists: WASHINGTON: The US State Department Thursday asked the Afghan Taliban to ensure that Afghanistan is ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1179699-us-asks-taliban-to-ensure-afghan-soil-not-used-by-terrorists
Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for Dubai, Morocco and more: So far, 16 countries have been issued travel warnings by the FCDO, following Iran's ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/foreign-offices-urgent-travel-advice-32591900
Turkey seeks mediation role between Israel and Iran: Ankara looks for middle role despite frayed relations with Israel over Gaza and Hamas ties
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/19/turkey-mediator-talks-israel-iran-relations/
India’s response to terrorism cannot have rules as terrorists don’t play by them, says S Jaishankar
scroll.in/latest/1066588/indias-response-to-terrorism-cannot-have-rules-as-terrorists-dont-play-by-them-says-s-jaishankar
Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria
ctvnews.ca/world/human-rights-group-alleges-widespread-torture-abuse-of-detainees-accused-of-is-affiliation-in-syria-1.6850450
How carnage in Gaza is reshaping Britain’s foreign policy: After the terror of Oct. 7 and Israel’s immediate response, there were those who predicted that a ...
arabnews.com/node/2492136
U.S. aid official says famine has begun in northern Gaza: The official warned that there was an "imminent" risk of famine beginning in southern Gaza.
axios.com/2024/04/11/us-official-famine-northern-gaza
Sanctions Haven’t Stopped Notorious Serbian Arms Merchant Slobodan Tešić - OCCRP: Despite repeated rounds of sanctions, the notorious arms dealer Slobodan Tešić ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/sanctions-havent-stopped-notorious-serbian-arms-merchant-slobodan-tesic
Quick Glance: Sanctions Fail to Halt Notorious Serbian Arms Dealer Slobodan Tešić
- Despite sanctions, arms dealer Slobodan Tešić remains a dominant player in Serbia's weapons trade.
- A leaked chat suggests Tešić quietly took over M.M.P. Consulting, previously owned by his competitor.
- Tešić has defied international sanctions and continues to have a significant influence in the arms trade.
- His recent expansion by acquiring a company linked to his rival showcases his enduring dominance in the industry.
Cameron faces backlash from Tory MPs over Israel criticisms: Foreign Secretary has come under fire from his Conservative colleagues over his Israel rhetoric
inews.co.uk/news/politics/cameron-faces-backlash-from-tory-mps-over-israel-criticisms-2995162
State Department, Pentagon pledge support for Israel while trying to mitigate Iranian attack
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796615
Foreign Office names 24 places 'too dangerous' for UK tourists: The Foreign Office issues travel advice for every nation around the world in a bid to help UK ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/foreign-office-names-24-places-28978625
🔴 Live: More than 40 killed in Israeli air strike near Syria's Aleppo: An Israeli air strike on Syria's Aleppo province on Friday killed at least 42 people ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240329-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israeli-strike-kills-36-syrian-soldiers-near-aleppo
At Least 40 Killed in Moscow Concert Hall Shooting, Russian Officials Say: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/22/world/moscow-shooting
Iran’s ‘prominent leader’ of IRGC killed in airstrike in Syria - Analysis: Mohammad Reza Zahedi, top IRGC member reported dead by Iranian media on Monday ...
jpost.com/middle-east/irans-prominent-leader-of-irgc-killed-in-airstrike-in-syria-analysis-794862
Quick Glance: Israel Bombs Iranian Embassy in Syria, Killing Senior Commander
- Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria, resulting in the death of a senior commander.
- Syria's foreign and interior ministers condemned the attack as a terrorist act.
- Iran confirmed the death of seven military advisers, including three senior commanders.
- The U.S. expressed concerns about potential escalation in the conflict in the region.
March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests: Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/march-of-terror-pakistan-grapples-with-deadly-attacks-on-china-interests
What to know about the World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza: International outrage came quickly after an Israeli attack killed six foreign aid workers of U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4570649-what-to-know-about-the-world-central-kitchen-attack-in-gaza/
Singapore completes first airdrop of food, critical supplies to Palestinians in Gaza
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-completes-first-airdrop-of-food-critical-supplies-to-palestinians-in-gaza
Hamas are not terrorists, UK Foreign Office staff taught in seminar: Three speakers at the event had previously submitted a paper to the House of Commons where ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-790393
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say: The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/world/asia/pakistan-airstrikes-afghanistan-taliban.html
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow terror attack: In a statement posted by its Aamaq news agency, the Islamic State group said it attacked a ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/22/islamic-state-group-claims-responsibility-for-moscow-terror-attack-00148687
‘Heinous, cowardly’: World reacts to attack on Moscow concert hall: Putin declares national day of mourning on Sunday after at least 133 people killed in assault ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/23/world-reaction-to-the-attacks-on-moscows-crocus-city-hall
Blinken says negotiations on ceasefire, hostage release ‘getting closer’: Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza tied to the release of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/blinken-ceasefire-hostage-negotiations-getting-closer/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/blinken-israel-saudi-gaza/
Pakistan denounces Indian minister's remarks about pursuing suspects across border
reuters.com/world/india/pakistan-denounces-indian-ministers-remarks-about-pursuing-suspects-across-2024-04-06/
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. to build temporary port for aid, Hamas says cease-fire negotiations continue
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/07/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
UK Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths: The UK Foreign Office said it summoned Israel’s ambassador after seven aid workers with World Central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/uk-summons-israeli-ambassador-over-gaza-aid-worker-deaths
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
🔴 Live: Dozens killed in strike on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza City, say hospital officials
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240229-%F0%9F94%B4live-us-considers-airdropping-aid-into-gaza-as-land-deliveries-slow
🔴 Live: Dozens killed in strike on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza City, say hospital officials
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240229-%F0%9F94%B4live-us-considers-airdropping-aid-into-gaza-as-land-deliveries-slow
Quick Glance: Debate on US Support in Israel-Gaza Conflict
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes high US support for Israel.
- US President Joe Biden cautions against potential loss of global support for Israel.
- The US government is working on a possible ceasefire agreement.
- Negotiations for a temporary ceasefire are currently taking place.
#VantageOnFirstpost : Pakistan's foreign ministry has rejected the Afghan Taliban's advice on holding talks with the Pakistani Taliban or the TTP ... Show more
Russia told Ukraine to arrest its security chief and extradite him: Vasyl Malyuk said in July that his agency was responsible for a bridge explosion in Crimea ...
businessinsider.com/russia-demand-ukraine-arrest-vasyl-malyuk-security-chief-2024-4
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Biden’s Increasingly Contradictory Israel Policy: Isaac Chotiner speaks with Aaron David Miller, a former State Department official, about the Biden ...
newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bidens-increasingly-contradictory-israel-policy
US to restrict visas for 'multiple' Hong Kong officials: WASHINGTON: The United States announced on Friday (Mar 29) that it was "taking ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/united-states-china-hong-kong-article-23-restrict-visa-officials-autonomy-4231871
MPs urge UK government to reinstate Unrwa funding 'without delay': Letter to David Cameron says restoration of aid payments would be a 'powerful ...
middleeasteye.net/news/mps-urge-uk-government-reinstate-funding-unrwa-without-delay
Civil-military leadership vows to probe attack that killed Chinese nationals: ISLAMABAD: An emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1173044-besham-terror-attack-civil-military-leaderships-on-same-page
U.S. raises treatment of imprisoned Palestinian leader Barghouti with Israel: Relatives of Marwan Barghouti, the most prominent Palestinian political figure ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/27/palestinian-leader-barghouti-israel-mistreatment/
US vigilant to threats from terrorist outfits: WASHINGTON: The US on Thursday said that it remains vigilant against the evolving threats posed by various ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1173503-us-vigilant-to-threats-from-terrorist-outfits
China pushes back on international criticism of restrictive new Hong Kong law: China hit back Wednesday against international criticism of Article 23 passed in ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/china-pushes-back-international-criticism-restrictive-new-hong-kong-la-rcna144232
Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
UAE travel warning issued by Foreign Office for Brits heading to Dubai: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its travel advice for the ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/uae-travel-warning-issued-foreign-28891527
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah would risk 'further isolating' Israel and damage its long-term ... Show more
Blinken says Rafah offensive risks further isolating Israel globally | Reuters
Blinken says Rafah offensive risks further isolating Israel globally | Reuters
Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Afghanistan is becoming a safe haven for terrorists again: The Taliban’s limited and self-interested counterinsurgency efforts are having consequences for the ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-afghanistan-is-becoming-a-safe-haven-for-terrorists-again/
Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitriy Krutoy says Belarusian security service helped Russian colleagues to capture terrorists before crossing the border ...
russia.liveuamap.com/en/2024/23-march-ambassador-of-belarus-to-russia-dmitriy-krutoy-says
US, other countries condemn terrorist attack in Russia: The United States, NATO and other countries and organizations condemned the Daesh terrorist attack on a ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/us-other-countries-condemn-terrorist-attack-in-russia
Hostage talks with Israel and Hamas not over: US State department: The US State Department does not think hostage talks with Israel and Hamas are over ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/27/Hostage-talks-with-Israel-and-Hamas-not-over-US-State-department
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia for sixth Middle East tour since October: US Secretary of State will also visit Egypt and Israel, where he will discuss ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/20/blinken-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-sixth-middle-east-tour-since-october/
U.S. has submitted draft resolution demanding "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, Blinken says
axios.com/2024/03/21/us-submits-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-un-israel-hamas
Israel’s statement that UN resolution hampered hostage talks is inaccurate: US: Israel’s statement that a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/26/Israel-s-statement-that-UN-resolution-hampered-hostage-talks-is-inaccurate-US
“What is their solution to Hamas leadership that launched the attacks?”
During a US State Department press briefing on Thursday ... Show more
Attack in Moscow: 115 dead, arrests - perpetrators "wanted to enter Ukraine": Shooting in Moscow concert hall - many victims
berliner-zeitung.de/news/schiesserei-in-moskauer-konzertsaal-viele-opfer-li.2199315
MV Ruen op: Indian Navy protected 3,440 ships, 25,000 seafarers in 16 years: Indian Navy vs Pirates: Indian Navy has deployed over 10 warships to secure ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/mv-ruen-op-indian-navy-protected-3-440-ships-25-000-seafarers-in-16-years-124031900707_1.html
Netanyahu: Israel won’t submit to dictates on Palestinian statehood: “Israel, under my leadership, will continue to strongly oppose the unilateral recognition ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-787470
The Swiss foreign ministry says it is ‘horrified” by the deadly attack on a concert near Moscow on Friday night that killed at least 93 people and injured ... Show more
Eight terrorists killed as security forces thwart attack on Gwadar Port Authority colony
thenews.com.pk/latest/1170359-security-forces-foil-bla-terrorists-attack-on-gwadar-port-authority-complex
Qatar criticises Israel’s Netanyahu over Hamas comments: Qatar Foreign Ministry officials accuse prime minister of seeking to prolong Israel’s war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/19/qatar-criticises-israels-netanyahu-over-hamas-comments
War in the Gaza Strip: Egypt warns Israel of “terrible consequences” over possible Rafah offensive
spiegel.de/ausland/aegypten-warnt-israel-wegen-moeglicher-rafah-offensive-vor-schrecklichen-konsequenzen-a-108e3188-524f-46db-b9e8-b173fab0a599
Russia and China strike deal with Houthis to ensure ship safety: Bloomberg: The news outlet reported Beijing and Moscow have promised to provide some “political ...
politico.eu/article/russia-china-struck-deal-yemen-houthi-rebels-ship-safety/
Syria's Al-Hol camp: Child inmates and false identities - Region - World: The al-Hol camp is the largest of two in northeastern Syria holding the families of ...
english.ahram.org.eg/News/519582.aspx
Blinken heads to Middle East a sixth time in Gaza diplomacy push: Nearly 32,000 people have been confirmed killed in Israel's retaliatory onslaught ...
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41356966.html
US State Department Claims It Hasn't Seen Reports of Israel Torturing UNRWA Staff
commondreams.org/news/unrwa
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to travellers going to Turkey Foreign Office warning to travellers going to Turkey as police make arrests amid attack threats - Wales Online
More Countries Warn About Terrorism in Russia After Moscow Plot Thwarted: The U.S. warned "that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in ...
newsweek.com/more-countries-warn-about-terrorism-russia-after-moscow-plot-thwarted-1877498
Opinion | Words Over Deeds: Why Biden Isn’t Pressuring Israel: President Biden has a life long love affair with Israel. But without a change in Gaza policy ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/opinion/biden-israel-gaza-policy.html
2 Filipinos dead in Gulf of Aden Houthi attack: (1st UPDATE) The entire Gulf of Aden has been deemed a 'high-risk area' since February
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/deaths-gulf-aden-houthi-attack-march-7-2024/
Quick Glance: Houthi Attack on Commercial Ship Kills Two Sailors
- Houthi rebels killed two sailors on a commercial cargo vessel.
- A US official confirmed the attack with an anti-ship missile.
- This marked the first time the Houthi rebels killed merchant personnel.
- International ships continue to be targeted by the Houthis.
Blinken meets with Israel’s Gantz, as cease-fire negotiations continue: With cease-fire talks in Cairo ongoing, Hamas said it has presented its stance and “the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Hostage Crisis: Israel's Dilemma and Hamas' Path to Victory
- Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters and caused destruction in Gaza, facing a dilemma that will determine the conflict's outcome.
- Netanyahu denies a dilemma, aiming to destroy Hamas and free the hostages, but a compromise could mean a militant victory.
- Hamas holds hostages as bargaining chips, while Israel is torn between the captives and military success.
- A potential solution involves Israel releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza withdrawal, with Hamas retaining control and potentially celebrating a costly victory.
Biden at State of the Union tells Israel Gaza aid can't be a "bargaining chip"
axios.com/2024/03/08/biden-gaza-israel-state-of-the-union
🔴 LIVE DAY 132 #Israel #Palestine - Death toll in Gaza climbs to 28,576
- Israeli strikes kill Lebanese mother, two children
- Nasser hospital 'turned into a battle ... Show more
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