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Iran says it shot down dronesย as regional conflict escalates. How did we get here?
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Quick Glance: Iran Fires Air Defenses at Isfahan Base and Nuclear Site
  • Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near Isfahan after spotting suspicious drones.

  • Tensions rose due to a possible Israeli attack in retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented drone and missile assault.

  • The US and Israel did not directly comment on the incident, but reports from US media and anonymous Israeli sources suggest Israel might have carried out the attack.

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency and state media confirmed that the atomic sites in the region were undamaged and called for restraint in military conflicts.
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NYPD arrestedย over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Hereโ€™s what we know
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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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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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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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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full ...
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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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 Iranโ€™s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iranโ€™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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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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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestineโ€™s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestineโ€™s U.N. Membership
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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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Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatarโ€™s role as a regional mediator: Qatarโ€™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 Qatarโ€™s role as a regional mediator
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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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Google fires 28 employees for protesting Israel cloud deal: Google has fired more than two dozen employees who protested this week against the companyโ€™s cloud ...
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Google fires 28 employees for protesting Israel cloud deal
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsourโ€™s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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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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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last weekโ€™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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What We Know So Far About Israelโ€™s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gainย statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gainย statehood at the United Nations
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Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
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Iran attack complicates Bidenโ€™s push to change the course of Gaza war: On Gaza, Biden is warning Israel to change its approach. On Iran, he is promising ...
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Iran attack complicates Bidenโ€™s push to change the course of Gaza war
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid โ€˜Diplomatic Offensiveโ€™
  • Israel has launched a โ€œdiplomatic offensiveโ€ against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iranโ€™s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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After the reported drone attack in Iran, Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Israel appears intent on โ€œdragging the region into warโ€.
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How Cloud Seeding Works and Why Itโ€™s Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai to California
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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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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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check
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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 ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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UK says Israel has decided to respond to Iran attacks amid fears of escalationย : United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that Israel has ...
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UK says Israel has decided to respond to Iran attacks amid fears of ...
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran
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Palestinian families have returned to Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza, to assess the damage after the Israeli army withdrew from the area ... Show more   #afp   #israel   #gaza   #hamas
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โ€œIf this resolution passes, God forbid, this council should no longer be known as the Security Council, but as the terror council ... Show more
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims โ€˜to destroy Israel foreverโ€™
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims โ€˜to destroy ...
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Hamad International in Doha named worldโ€™s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israelโ€™s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patirโ€™s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israelโ€™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.
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
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US President Biden's administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to its missile and drone attack on Israel ... Show more   www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian ...
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ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior U.S. official says. The move comes days after Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
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What If the Media Covered War Like the Profound Social Problem It Is?: The corporate media covers conflicts like Israel and Iranโ€™s with win-lose abstraction ...
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What If the Media Covered War Like the Profound Social Problem It Is?
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๐Ÿ”Š 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/
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This Polish street artist creates ads to show โ€œwhat real posters of corporations supporting Israelโ€™s genocide should look likeโ€ Igor Dobrowolski ... Show more