The Fiasco of Iranian Diaspora Politics: How personal schisms and political myopia in the opposition abroad prevented the Woman, Life ...
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WATCH: Noelle McAfee, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Emory University in Atlanta, was arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on campus ... Show more
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/
Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/25/university-protests-arrests-locations/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/israel-prepares-forces-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-intensifies
Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel
washingtonpost.com/national/2024/04/24/college-protests-israel-divestment-palestinians/7c6d5388-01f2-11ef-8eac-39c6dcb59eb5_story.html
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/donald-trump-charlottesville-palestine-protests/
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4622320-us-deliver-aid-gaza-sea-by-early-may/
Former head of ICJ explains ruling on genocide case against Israel brought by S Africa
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Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that any rulings issued by the International Criminal Court would not affect Israel’s actions but would “set a ... Show more
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 ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1246857306/rafah-gaza-israel-military-offensive
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.
Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks
cnn.com/2024/04/26/middleeast/egyptian-delegation-in-israel-to-revive-deadlocked-ceasefire-and-hostage-talks-intl/
Clashes between pro-Palestine student protesters and police intensified at colleges across the nation, with students continuing to denounce the bloodshed in ... Show more
University protests spread beyond Columbia, with more student arrests - The Washington Post
University protests spread beyond Columbia, with more student arrests - The Washington Post
Hostages' families urge more world leaders to pressure Hamas to release hostages in Gaza
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Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj registration: Applications depend on available places for upcoming pilgrimage
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-deadline-for-hajj-registration-1.1714122661367
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns over Gaza policy: Hala Rharrit is the third State Department official to step down over Washington's support ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-state-department-arabic-spokesperson-resigns-gaza-policy
Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...
commondreams.org/opinion/campus-protests-gaza-martin-luther-king
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4620484-biden-17-other-world-leaders-call-for-hamas-to-release-remaining-hostages/
US Senator Bernie Sanders said the US is “aiding and abetting the destruction of the Palestinian people” as it continues to fund Israel’s war on Gaza ... Show more
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Fresh clashes between police and university students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out across the US, raising questions about forceful methods being ...
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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434
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.
Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/europol-says-turks-among-the-most-threatening-criminal-networks-in-europe/
Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
- A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.
- Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.
- Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
- Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/us-17-countries-demand-hamas-release-hostages-held-gaza-rcna149393
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.
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.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68897443
Chaos has engulfed US universities as pro-Palestinian protests have spread from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what is behind these demonstrations Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response | Reuters
Podcast: Why Niall Ferguson Says the US Election Isn’t About Foreign Policy: On the new Bloomberg podcast Voternomics , historian Niall Ferguson says independent ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/podcast-why-niall-ferguson-says-the-us-election-isn-t-about-foreign-policy
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that campus protests sweeping the United States over the Middle East were part of democracy ... Show more
Blinken says US campus protests over Gaza war part of ‘democracy’
Blinken says US campus protests over Gaza war part of ‘democracy’
UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attack: LONDON: The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions ...
arabnews.com/node/2499291/middle-east
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/saudi-capital-to-cut-population-goal-as-city-reviews-strategy
Paid articlePaid Scottish National Party MP, Mhairi Black, asked Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden on Wednesday whether reports of mass graves in Gaza would constitute war ... Show more
What to know about Hamas again raising the possibility of a 2-state compromise: The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it ...
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-war-f756cc054732eb3f7e0c49a9987560a0
Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
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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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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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
Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly scolded the EU for its complicity in Israel's systematic killing of Palestinians in Gaza ... Show more
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations: These US universities are rocked by Gaza protests
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As pro-Palestine protests against Israel's war on Gaza spread across US universities in what’s dubbed as Ivy League Spring ... Show more
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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“Israel is a critical ally of ours.”
During an interview on Newsmax, US house Speaker Mike Johnson stated that standing with Israel is “biblical admonition” ... Show more
3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4621154-3-reasons-antisemitism-is-swarming-college-campuses/
🔴 Live: Israel launches deadly strikes on Rafah: Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at ...
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“You’re asking the accused (Israel) to investigate itself”
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel was asked why the United States has asked ... Show more
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"How America's War Devastated Afghanistan’s Environment ... Show more
In the wake of pro-Palestine demonstrations, the University of Southern California in Los Angeles has cancelled its main graduation ceremony ... Show more
EU Parliament strongly condemns Iran over attacks on Israel, calls for sanctions: Resolution adopted in vote of 357-20 demands Revolutionary Guards ...
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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
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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.
🇺🇸 🎓 🇵🇸 👮 #Police clashed with pro-#Palestinian protesters at the #UniversityofTexas in #Austin and made several arrests Wednesday as new #student #encampments sprout across #US colleges ... Show more
Georgia state police officers violently tased a protester who was already in handcuffs, as police broke up a pro-Palestine encampment at Emory University ... Show more
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619460-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-roil-political-debate-in-washington/
Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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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
“Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “more has to be done” to stop pro-Palestinian protests ... Show more
Netanyahu says ‘more has to be done’ to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
Netanyahu says ‘more has to be done’ to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
Sumaiya Bangee, a New Yorker chef, is this week bringing hundreds of meals for free to students camping at Columbia University and New School in solidarity ... Show more
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
pcmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-tiktok-ban-your-questions-answered
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Oil prices on track to snap two-week losing streak: Oil prices rose on Friday, on track to end higher this week after two straight weeks of losses, after a top U ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-rise-us-official-eases-market-concerns-over-economic-headwinds-2024-04-26/
"How do they fight back with their hands tied behind their backs?"
Durin an Interview with Sky News’s Kay Burley, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum ... Show more
Turkey Pauses Rate Hikes Ahead of Inflation Peak Near 70%: Turkey’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged, pausing a month after surprising markets with a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/turkey-pauses-rate-hikes-ahead-of-inflation-peaking-at-over-70
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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
Anzac Day 2024: Australia, New Zealand honor their war dead with dawn services : Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand ...
apnews.com/article/anzac-australia-zealand-turkey-papua-isurava-3fae64c0826340f401ceec853fdc9ab9
Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-police-protect-jewish-communities-outside-israel
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Hamas official says group would lay down weapons in case of a two-state solution - World News
hurriyetdailynews.com/hamas-official-says-group-would-lay-down-weapons-in-case-of-a-two-state-solution-192812
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labelled pro-Palestinian student protests in US universities as "horrific" ... Show more
LIVE: Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Report says Israel has not provided evidence of widespread militancy among UNRWA staff
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/unrwa-israel-hamas-report-palestinians/
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.
Interpol issues warrant against Iranian minister for involvement in Argentina attack
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/2024-04-25/ty-article/.premium/interpol-issues-warrant-against-iranian-minister-for-involvement-in-argentina-attack/0000018f-157d-d2e1-a7df-15ffdf1e0000
Harvard latest school to see pro-Palestinian encampments: Harvard University is the latest U.S. college to have pro-Palestinian encampments go up on its grounds ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618417-harvard-pro-palestinian-encampments-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
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/
Commentary: On Israel trip, we found Israelis grateful for US friendship and support
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/passover-israel-american-support-hamas-terrorism/article_68202218-00ba-11ef-8c0c-5f464661ccbf.html
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
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