Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/as-indian-elections-near-a-delhi-chief-ministers-arrest-raises-concern/
Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently: "We are not like the Nazis": During Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Israel ...
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North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a ‘friendly father’ and a ‘great leader,’ in a move that appears to be part of a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-releases-song-praising-leader-kim-friendly-father-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally Leonid Volkov: Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in ...
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Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-police-re-arrest-man-over-scottish-national-party-finances
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say: The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68855382
'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/sunak-to-demand-end-to-sick-note-culture-in-speech-on-welfare-reform
Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return: Former President Trump is holding court with world leaders as foreign governments brace ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4603410-donald-trump-nato-viktor-orban-andrzel-duda-david-cameron/
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit to back former premier Najib Abdul Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest was made in the ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702942
UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245374275/us-reimposes-venezuela-oil-sanctions
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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Press conference: This is what Baerbock says about the situation in the Middle East
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Polish PM calls on farmers to stop blockade of Ukraine's border: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Polish farmers to stop blocking the border with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451930/
KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence Forces: Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493486/lt-gen-charles-kahariri-named-new-vice-chief-of-defence-forces
Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-ukraine-beitritt-krieg-russland-100.html
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in Ukraine: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help ...
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"It is important to us that we do not jeopardize this worldwide isolation, but do everything we can to de-escalate and at the same time make it clear to Israel ... Show more @ABaerbock #tagesthemen
How matters both domestic and international are shaping Israel’s response to Iran’s attack, say analysts www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/israels-response-to-iran-and-the-factors-shaping-it
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.
The peaceful, rules-based international order is currently being challenged to the maximum, says Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in today's journal.
Baerbock's promises on ARD cause ridicule: “It would be helpful to show subtitles” - Video
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Robert Habeck visits Ukraine: his delicate mission: Robert Habeck is in Ukraine. It's a delicate visit for the vice chancellor. Because he will probably have to ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100388272/robert-habeck-zu-besuch-in-der-ukraine-seine-heikle-mission.html
Quick Glance: Robert Habeck: German Solidarity with Ukraine
- Robert Habeck emphasizes German solidarity with Ukraine in the war.
- He brings business representatives to promote deals and investments.
- Germany is providing Ukraine with a third Patriot air defense system.
- Habeck discusses economic cooperation and energy supply in Kiev.
There is a campaign to “stab” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election in Selangor ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702859
Israel Considers Attacking Iran and Invading Rafah as Netanyahu Seeks Lifelines to Stay in Power
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Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories: UK voters of working age have turned their backs on the governing Conservative Party ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/rishi-sunak-hit-by-fresh-poll-blows-as-working-age-voters-desert-tories
Paid articlePaid US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-reimposes-oil-sanctions-against-venezuela-over-election-concerns
Boris Johnson breached rules by not disclosing links with hedge fund: Whitehall watchdog accuses former UK prime minister of being ‘evasive’ around tie to Merlyn ...
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Paid articlePaid Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...
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With Western nations pleading with Israel for restraint in its response to attacks from Iran, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would do everything necessary ... Show more reut.rs/444Kvwr
Database Exposes 'Illicit Network Undermining Democracy Around the World': Yanis Varoufakis hailed the effort as "a treasure chest of well-researched reports ...
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Former Federal Finance Minister Theo Waigel calls for more willingness to do without. In his opinion, it is time to prepare for a change: “You have to say that ... Show more www.focus.de/finanzen/news/ex-finanziminister-theo-waigel-die-35-stunden-woche-mit-vollem-ausgleich-ist-absurd_id_259867140.html
U.S. and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel amid escalating tensions
pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-and-uk-issue-new-sanctions-on-iran-in-response-to-weekend-attack-on-israel-amid-escalating-tensions
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.
Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100388618/annalena-baerbock-aussenministerin-bestellt-russischen-botschafter-ein.html
President William Ruto convenes urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi following a KDF chopper crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet ... Show more
Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, said PM Benjamin Netanyahu as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley ... Show more reut.rs/4aVHwZo
"Make decisions alone": Netanyahu rebuffs Baerbock and Cameron: The two foreign ministers Baerbock and Cameron are the first top Western politicians to travel to ...
n-tv.de/politik/Netanjahu-laesst-Baerbock-und-Cameron-abblitzen-article24881099.html
Do you know Herbert Kickl? Of course you know him. But what do you really know about the FPÖ leader? The new season of our investigative podcast starts on ... Show more www.profil.at/ angebote.profil.at/
War in the Middle East: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects advice: Foreign Minister Baerbock asks for "prudent restraint" after Iran's attacks on Israel ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/nahost-israel-baerbock-netanjahu-iran-biden-1.6560939
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.
Snap Insight: Israel may have had the ‘last word’ with reported attack on Iran, but Netanyahu is no clear winner
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/israel-iran-attack-netanyahu-retaliate-message-snap-insight-4277866
Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 meeting in Capri: It's tragic: Ukraine war or escalation in the Middle East: The G7 meeting in Italy is a fight against ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100388494/aussenministerin-baerbock-bei-g7-treffen-auf-capri-es-ist-tragisch-.html
Gauck: Limit immigration to curb AfD success: Former Federal President Joachim Gauck is concerned about the state of democracy. He also blames refugee policy for ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/gauck-migration-afd-zuwanderung-100.html
President Ruto calls emergency security chiefs meeting after chopper crash involving CDF Ogolla
nation.africa/kenya/news/president-ruto-calls-emergency-security-chiefs-meeting-after-chopper-crash-involving-cdf-ogolla-4595210
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-itamar-ben-gvir-calls-execution-palestinans-ease-overcrowding-prisons
Speaking at the National Conservatism conference, the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says creating a "mixed society" with Muslims and ... Show more #Hungary #Migration #ViktorOrban #C4News #Channel4News
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for moving on from the “polarisation” plaguing domestic politics as his record seventh parliamentary address was ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828208 #DawnToday #AsifAliZardari
PRESIDENT RUTO announces three days of national mourning in honour of General Francis Ogolla, and 9 others; flags to fly at half-mast beginning Friday ... Show more
As President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the first joint session of the Parliament since he assuming office last month; sloganeering from PTI-Sunni Ittehad ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828208 #DawnToday #AsifAliZardari
Erdoğan meets Hamas leader: This cannot continue like this. One comment: Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/erdogan-trifft-hamas-fuhrer-schones-wochenende-mit-dem-terroristen-11539775.html
Speaking at an AK Party meeting in Ankara on 17 April, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said “those who dare to question” Turkiye’s feelings towards ... Show more
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
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Iran Attack Tests Netanyahu’s Political Staying Power: In a deeply polarized country that has again come under attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-iran-attack.html
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Pelosi says Trump is ‘palsy-walsy’ with Putin: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said former President Trump is “palsy-walsy” with Russian President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600680-pelosi-says-trump-is-palsy-walsy-with-putin/
How to tell if your child is well enough to go to school or is in fact sick: Mild headache? School. Severe headache? Home. Don't know how to read your ...
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Journalist ( Wafula Oguttu) : Were you against Amin the individual or Amin the system; because you have been working with people who worked with Idi ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/i-won-t-be-in-power-forever-says-president-museveni-1506250 #MonitorUpdates
Markus Söder knows no limits in his crusade against smoking weed. Will Bavaria put up with this return of the Prussian authoritarian state? 👉 taz.de/Freistaat-auf-Verbotsdroge/!6001931/
#WATCH | #Iran has released its version of the phone call between President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart #VladimirPutin .
Netanyahu dismisses calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how and when to respond to Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/world/netanyahu-dismisses-calls-for-restraint-saying-israel-will-decide-how-and-when-to-respond-to-irans-attack
The "cannon fodder" of tomorrow: war museums prepare Russian schoolchildren for an early death
n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
welt.de/vermischtes/article251084430/Maischberger-Merkels-Russland-Naehe-sollten-wir-aufarbeiten-sagt-der-CDU-Mann.html
Mark Drakeford has been named 'one of the heroes of Covid' - but some people are furious: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/bereaved-families-furious-mark-drakeford-29012139
Conservatives win parliamentary election in Croatia: In Croatia, the conservative ruling party HDZ has clearly won the parliamentary elections ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/kroatien-wahlen-104.html
The Israeli Prime Minister said he spoke with Rishi Sunak and appreciates suggestions and advice but emphasised that Israel will make its own decisions in its ... Show more #iran #israel #middleeast #benjaminnetanyahu
🔊 The headlines from Reuters World News daily podcast:
- Netanyahu vows Israel will make its own defense decisions
- US House to vote on Ukraine ... Show more www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
“We think it is very important to do everything we can to isolate Iran,” said EU Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening in Brussels.
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/
Just imagine Kickl as chancellor: How behavioral can someone who wants to govern our country be?
derstandard.at/story/3000000216057/man-stelle-sich-einmal-kickl-als-kanzler-vor
New poll shows Greens at historic low: The Greens continue to plummet in the polls. The party has not had such a low score since 2018. The CDU is doing well.
hna.de/politik/habeck-gruene-umfrage-bundestagswahl-spd-cdu-afd-fdp-ampel-robert-zr-93014817.html
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Israel considered striking Iran on Monday but decided to wait, officials say: The Biden administration has urged Israel to "be careful" with any ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/israel-iran-attack-retaliate-strike-postponed
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