Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
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What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah: In Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Saudi Capital to Cut Population Goal as City Reviews Strategy: Saudi Arabia’s capital is set to pull back on its target to double its population by 2030 as it ...
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Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change: But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.
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White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Climate change intensified Dubai's deadly deluge: The research contains multiple caveats, mostly due to the event's rarity and sparse surface data.
axios.com/2024/04/26/dubai-floods-climate-change-study
Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations: Somalia's government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S ...
reuters.com/world/somalia-detains-us-trained-commandos-over-theft-rations-2024-04-26/
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies: Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI set to withdraw from Telegraph takeover: Resulting auction process expected to attract bidders including Rupert Murdoch and hedge ...
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The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-any-visa-holder-can-now-perform-umrah-1.102327567
An Ethiopian Airlines flight that landed in Beirut with 'Tel Aviv' written on its side has upset Lebanese authorities, as the country is technically at war ... Show more
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban: The move clears the path for a similar vote in the Senate — which appears to have the support to pass the measure.
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj registration: Applications depend on available places for upcoming pilgrimage
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Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical checks - state television: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz left King Faisal Specialist Hospital after ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-king-salman-leaves-hospital-after-medical-checks-state-television-2024-04-24/
The remains of Royal Malaysian Navy pilot, Lieutenant T. Sivasutan, who perished in the helicopter crash in Lumut on Tuesday (April 23) has been cremated at ... Show more
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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-quietly-shipped-long-range-atacms-missiles-ukraine-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/qatar-will-host-meeting-to-discuss-ukrainian-proposal-to-end-war
Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians: Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/us-penalties-arent-stopping-israeli-settler-attacks-on-palestinians
Israeli American hostage appears to be alive in new Hamas video: The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin said in a statement that watching the video was ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-hostage-hersh-polin-goldberg-hamas-gaza/
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...
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Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Turkish naval forces to Mogadishu, two months after Somalia and Turkey signed a defense and economic ... Show more
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official | Reuters
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official | Reuters
Quick Glance: Turkish Warship Arrives in Mogadishu under Somalia Defense Pact
- A Turkish Navy vessel arrived at the Port of Mogadishu on Tuesday following the signing of a defense and economic agreement between Somalia and Turkey in February this year.
- The TCG Kınalıada F514 docked at the port two months after the landmark deal signed between the two countries, under which Turkey committed to provide maritime security support to Somalia.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, along with several ministers, joined the welcoming ceremony along with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş.
- Turkey and Somalia also signed a deal on offshore oil and natural gas cooperation last month, further strengthening ties after agreeing on a defense deal.
US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-narrows-list-general-atomics-anduril-build-autonomous-aircraft-2024-04-24/
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-hold-key-test-vote-ukraine-aid-israel-funding-tiktok-ban-rcna148685
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.
US Army says coalition vessel engaged anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Yemen
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Freedom Flotilla taking aid to Gaza trains for boarding by Israeli special forces
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-25/freedom-flotilla-taking-aid-to-gaza-trains-for-boarding-by-israeli-special-forces.html
Textron to cut 1,500 jobs as program cancellations, weak demand hit results: Textron is expanding its restructuring plan to include about 1,500 job cuts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/textron-cut-1500-jobs-program-cancellations-weak-demand-hit-results-2024-04-25/
Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed: Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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Israel’s Next Front? Iran, Hezbollah, and the Coming War in Lebanon: Iran, Hezbollah, and the coming war in Lebanon.
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Paid articlePaid UAE reports illness linked to contaminated water after floods: A small number of people in the United Arab Emirates have shown symptoms associated with ...
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US urges all armed forces in Sudan to halt North Darfur attacks: The United States on Wednesday called on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks ...
reuters.com/world/africa/us-urges-all-armed-forces-sudan-halt-north-darfur-attacks-2024-04-24/
Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Mauritania president announces second term bid for June election: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in ...
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Columbia president facing intense pressure on numerous fronts : Amid protests at Columbia University and calls for President Minouche Shafik to resign ...
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Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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Mohammed bin Rashid meets with King of Bahrain in Abu DhabiVisit: Mohammed bin Rashid meets with King of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi | Government – Gulf News
US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/us-will-send-senior-delegation-to-niger-to-discuss-withdrawing-troops-
Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds: Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war ...
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Aid Groups Warns Lebanon on “Brink of Imploding” After Months of Cross-Border Attacks
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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...
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In Photos: Washington announced a major new military aid package for Ukraine on April 24. This is what the weaponry and equipment tranche ... Show more
What Ukraine's $61 Billion Weapons Package Looks Like
What Ukraine's $61 Billion Weapons Package Looks Like
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House: Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of ...
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UAE flights: Abu Dhabi Airports serves 6.9 million passengers in 3 months - News | Khaleej Times
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Gallant: 50% of Hezbollah commanders in south Lebanon killed, other half hiding: The IDF said that it had killed six Hezbollah brigade-level commanders and over ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798459
UAE gets fourth AEW&C aircraft from Saab: Saab, the renowned defense and security company, has announced the delivery of the fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the ...
defence-blog.com/uae-gets-fourth-aewc-aircraft-from-saab/
War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks: Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF ...
timesofisrael.com/no-plan-to-delay-war-cabinet-discusses-rafah-op-hostage-talks/
What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
Five UPDF soldiers detained after three civilian suspects escape from custody : The suspects had been in army custody for over five months
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UAE-Oman railway enters implementation phase - News | Khaleej Times: It will now be known as Hafeet Rail — derived from the railway's scenic route from the ...
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Quick Glance: UAE-Oman railway project in implementation phase: CEO of Hafeet Rail
- Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, confirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today.
- He stated that several tangible steps have been taken, starting with the signing of the partnership agreement between stakeholders and the awarding of major contracts for the project to a UAE-Omani alliance comprising companies from both countries operating as one team.
- Al Hashemi emphasized that the project will bring numerous economic and social benefits. He highlighted that the railways are operated with high efficiency in terms of safety and environmental sustainability, being among the most sustainable means of transportation.
- He expressed his expectations that the UAE-Oman railway project will act as a catalyst for further cooperation in various economic and industrial sectors, with a direct impact on passenger movement between the two countries, further enhancing tourism and relationships between their peoples.
Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest, lawyer tells paper
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-iran-sentences-rapper-toomaj-salehi-to-death-over-2022-23-unrest-lawyer-tells-paper/
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Netanyahu’s new military secretary wrote plan backing Israeli control of post-war Gaza
timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-pick-for-military-secretary-said-to-back-israeli-control-of-post-war-gaza/
UAE to waive traffic violations of Omani citizens incurred in last five years I Times of Oman
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US elections 2024: Nine Senate races to watch: Democrats face a tough fight in the Nov. 5 election preserving their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate ...
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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
White House's Sullivan expects to travel to Saudi Arabia in next few weeks: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday he expects to ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-plans-visit-saudi-arabia-take-part-world-economic-forum-axios-reports-2024-04-23/
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/minouche-shafik-columbia-president/
Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing: The request comes less than two weeks after a court in Argentina held Iran responsible for the 1994 ...
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-king-salman-hospital-routine-check-up-tv-2024-04-24/
IDF preparing to start Rafah operation 'very soon' after mass evacuation of the city - report
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798390
Watch: Sheikh Hamdan goes diving to inaugurate stunning Dubai Reef project - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-sheikh-hamdan-goes-diving-to-inaugurate-stunning-dubai-reef-project
How Erdogan's visit to Iraq reaped fruits of solid diplomacy: After years of criticising Ankara's anti-PKK operations, Baghdad has now come to the ...
trtworld.com/opinion/how-erdogans-visit-to-iraq-reaped-fruits-of-solid-diplomacy-17912946
Opinion | The Ghost of the 1968 Antiwar Movement Has Returned: The suffering in the war in Gaza is unacceptable. Young people will make that point clear this ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/chicago-dnc-antiwar-protests.html
Jordanian doctor risked her life to help deliver Palestinian babies in Gaza: Weeks after the start of the Israeli onslaught against Gaza, Jordanian obstetrician ...
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