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Iran says it shot down drones as regional conflict escalates. How did we get here?
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Iran says it shot down drones as regional conflict escalates ...
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post. Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
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NYPD arrests over 100 at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: Dozens arrested for participating in Thursday's protest; student group says police ...
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NYPD arrests over 100 at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
  • Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

  • Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

  • Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
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Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest possibly to be used by #Myanmar junta as a human shield in its conflict with resistance fighters ... Show more
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The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say
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.
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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
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The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism: Modi’s quest to entrench Hindu nationalism.
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The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism
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NASA Confirms Origin Of Space Object That Crashed Into Florida Home: The agency said in a blog post it had collected the item and determined it was a piece of ...
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NASA Confirms Origin Of Space Object That Crashed Into Florida Home
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
  • A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.

  • The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.

  • Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.

  • NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry
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Since Hamas’ attack on Oct 7, many Israelis have called for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza, condemning Israeli forces for committing massacres in the ... Show more
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Facebook page unveils photos of BTS member V in counter-terrorism unit gear: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the gear ...
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Facebook page unveils photos of BTS member V in counter-terrorism unit ...
Quick Glance: BTS Member V in Counter-Terrorism Unit Attire
  • Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the attire of a counter-terrorism unit have been revealed on a Facebook page of the South Korean military.

  • Last December, V began his mandatory military service and was selected to join the military police during initial training.

  • Subsequently, the BTS artist has been assigned to the SDT, specializing in counter-terrorism and other special operations within the 2nd Corps of the Army.

  • Currently, all seven BTS members are fulfilling their mandatory military service or serving as social service agents, as all fit South Korean men must serve in the military for at least 18 months.
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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.
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s missile and drone barrage from ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say
Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
  • Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.

  • The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.

  • Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.

  • The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
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Hindu nationalism, once a fringe ideology in India, is now mainstream. Nobody has done more to advance this cause than Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned that another term under Narendra Modi's BJP government could threaten their way of life.
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After the reported drone attack in Iran, Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Israel appears intent on “dragging the region into war”.
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Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system: JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang ...
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Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator
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Video shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down. The country has been on alert for an Israeli ... Show more
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran
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"Are cows taxed? Yes, it's an informal sector but when we talk about widening the tax base then go for the cows. I have over 2 ... Show more   #MonitorUpdates
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza
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Polling began in all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and a lone Lok Sabha seat in Puducherry on April 19 in the first phase of the 2024 general elections ... Show more   #electionswiththehindu   #loksabhaelection2024   #tamilnadu
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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🔴 The US has vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member UN General Assembly that 'the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the ... Show more   www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah