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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia: The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the ...
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Iran-Israel Shadow War Timeline: A History of Recent Hostilities: A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/iran-israel-shadow-war-history.html
Middle East: The Absurd Logic of Violence: Anyone who wants to understand the reason behind the murder in the Middle East must delve into the immorality of power ...
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Israel and Iran's apparent strikes give new insights into both militaries: This month’s unprecedented direct attacks between Iran and Israel are revealing deeper ...
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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
US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
Iran-allied militia coalition claims its base in Iraq was hit by an airstrike: An airstrike early Saturday hit a base used by the Popular Mobilization Forces ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/iran-allied-militia-coalition-claims-its-base-in-iraq-was-hit-by-an-airstrike
Deadly blast at Iraq army base amid Israel-Iran tensions: Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, an official security force, said its command post at Kalso military ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240420-deadly-blast-at-iraq-army-base-amid-israel-iran-tensions
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
reuters.com/world/us/blinken-says-us-not-involved-any-offensive-operations-when-asked-about-iran-2024-04-19/
U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news
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.
Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by the former governor of Kano State ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/687484-nnpp-founder-accuses-kwankwaso-of-betrayal.html
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/
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 ...
businessinsider.com/israel-iran-strike-isfahan-sends-strong-message-nuclear-experts-say-2024-4
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.
Iranian FM: Israeli weapons are ‘toys for our children to play with’: Abdollahian said that the only reason that Iran had not successfully hit Haifa ...
jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/iranian-fm-israeli-weapons-are-toys-for-our-children-to-play-with-797990
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-aircraft-crashes-government-says-2024-04-18/
Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/19/israel-war-news-updates-iran-attack/73380679007/
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
Iran has 'no plans for retaliation' after airstrike believed to be carried out by Israel
itv.com/news/2024-04-20/no-plans-for-retaliation-after-airstrike-israels-airstrike-on-iran
LIVE: White House daily briefing
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and national security adviser Jake Sullivan conduct briefing after explosions ... Show more #Reuters #live #news #Whitehouse #karinejeanpierre #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast www.reuters.com/
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
apnews.com/article/g7-italy-blinken-iran-bf8b33c3cebfe534a16675e6adc3fb0a
Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate: Venezuela's major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez as its unity presidential ...
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-backs-gonzalez-presidential-candidate-2024-04-20/
Biden’s containment migraine: The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming days
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"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
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First Bank MD, Adesola Adeduntan, resigns: Mr Adeduntan joined First Bank in 2014, first as a chief financial officer and as an executive director
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/687579-first-bank-md-adesola-adeduntan-resigns.html
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
Oil prices jump $3/bbl on unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran: Oil slipped on Friday following an earlier price spike of more than $3 after Iran played ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-ease-prospect-persistently-high-us-interest-rates-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
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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🔴 Iranian FM Hossein Amirabdollahian said Iran will respond to the 'maximum' if Israel acts against his country’s interests. LIVE updates: www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israelis-continue-intense-raid-on-nur-shams-camp
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses Israel’s strikes, says it won’t retaliate: Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the Friday morning strikes on his country ...
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Israeli 'aggression' on Iran is an escalation against the region, Hamas official says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-aggression-iran-is-an-escalation-against-region-hamas-official-says-2024-04-19/
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 ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/iran-israel-attack-live-updates-rcna148496
Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say: An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-airstrike-killed-33-villagers-during-eid-witnesses-say-2024-04-19/
Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest US license: Venezuela's loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to export oil to markets around the world and ...
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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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🔴 LIVE : World leaders urge restraint after suspected Israeli strikes on Iran: World leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East after Iran's state media ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240420-%F0%9F94%B4-live-world-leaders-urge-restraint-after-suspected-israeli-strikes-on-iran
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-president-declares-state-emergency-over-energy-crisis-2024-04-20/
Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage unclear : Israeli forces carried out an operation in Iran on Thursday night ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-limited-strikes-iran-rcna147925
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time: The exchange of blows between Israel and Iran is causing heated discussions. However ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/konflikt-im-nahen-osten-iran-exportiert-trotz-sanktionen-so-viel-erdoel-wie-schon-lange-nicht-mehr-ld.1827130
PROMOTED: Indomie Instant Noodles takes Abuja by storm with their heartwarming initiative to feed communities in need! Once again pulling up in their food ... Show more #ShowSomeLoveWithIndomie #LoveInAbuja #FeedingAbujaCommunities
Tinubu’s reforms yielding results.
The society would have become used to a certain standard of service delivery at the end of the Tinubu administration that ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687374-tinubus-reforms-yielding-results-minister.html
Abdennour Bidar: 'How can one decently choose between the Israeli army that kills the people of Gaza and the terrorism of Hamas?'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/19/abdennour-bidar-how-can-one-decently-choose-between-the-israeli-army-that-kills-the-people-of-gaza-and-the-terrorism-of-hamas_6668899_23.html
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rains-in-uae-dubai-intensifies-efforts-to-restore-full-services-in-the-emirate-1.102236737
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/h_d158883406ac6b93086e29f3905700b3
WATCH: Dubai floods: Water is locked in due to lack of drainage system for storm water
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Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’
nbcnews.com/news/world/iranian-foreign-minister-says-weapons-used-israeli-attack-toys-childre-rcna148568
A pioneer in drone technology, Israel has Heron pilotless planes capable of flying for more than 30 hours, while Iranians also have pilotless planes designed ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-iran-israel-would-wield-long-range-air-war-2024-04-18/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
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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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/live-explosions-as-israel-retaliates-against-iran
Indian rupee drops to record low as risk aversion boosts dollar: The Indian rupee opened to a record low on Friday as reports of Israeli strikes in Iran prompted ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/indian-rupee-drops-record-low-risk-aversion-boosts-dollar-2024-04-19/
Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue: On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4603890-why-jordan-came-to-israels-rescue/
Injuries sustained as explosions reported at Iraq military base: An explosion has been reported at a military base in Iraq with reported injuries and material ...
euronews.com/2024/04/20/injuries-sustained-as-explosions-reported-at-iraq-military-base
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep regret over the #UN Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to approve a full membership for #Palestine in the council ... Show more #Kuwait
Baerbock criticizes Iran after attack on Israel: The G7 foreign ministers discuss the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war in Capri. On ZDF ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/baerbock-krisen-ukraine-israel-iran-g7-100.html
Iran: Israel defends itself, Berlin supplies mullahs with risky goods: Despite the tense security situation, Germany is exporting parts that can be used for ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251117520/Iran-Israel-wehrt-sich-Berlin-liefert-Mullahs-riskante-Gueter.html
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
Aida Shakarami: Iran morality police arrests dead protester's sister, mother says
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68849736
Exclusive: European Council President Charles Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation. #EuropeNews www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/exclusive-michel-hopes-apparent-israeli-attack-on-iran-will-bring-end-to-escalation
A #Saudi court sentenced an expatriate, who is convicted of harassing a woman, to five years in prison and fines amounting to SR150,000.saudigazette.com.sa/article/642205/SAUDI-ARABIA/5-year-jail-and-SR150000-fine-for-expat-for-harassing-a-woman
Saudi Arabia expresses regret over UN Security Council's decision on Palestinian membership
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642221
🔗: Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk — #AJOpinion by Jonathan Rozen www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/20/nigerias-cybercrime-reforms-leave-journalists-at-risk
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
theregister.com/2024/04/18/congress_data_broker_surveillance/
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures': Formed by Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna in 2006, Patanjali sells ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642197
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
time.com/6968928/israel-missile-attack-iran-reports-details/
Iran's first direct attack on Israel has brought renewed focus on their air-defense capabilities. Here's a look at both countries' air forces and defense ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-iran-israel-would-wield-long-range-air-war-2024-04-18/
Suspected Israeli attack on Iran: "They wanted to show that they were capable of it"
spiegel.de/ausland/iran-israel-konflikt-mutmasslicher-angriff-sie-wollten-zeigen-dass-sie-dazu-in-der-lage-sind-a-1301daab-1817-4697-b921-d46f7eb18642
Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nigerian-court-adjourns-binance-executives-tax-evasion-trial-may-17-2024-04-19/
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 ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/cloud-seeding-dubai-unwetter-faktencheck-100.html
Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to counteract a suspected Israeli attack at first
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-iran-konflikt-iran-will-mutmasslichen-israelischen-angriff-zunaechst-nicht-kontern-a-99c7fb3f-05a0-494a-8ead-e434c557f072
The United States on Thursday vetoed a Security Council measure on Palestine’s bid for full United Nations membership.
The draft resolution ... Show more
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.
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
High-ranking Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in IDF raid of Tulkarem: The operation, which took place in the Nur Shams refugee camp, resulted in the ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-high-ranking-islamic-jihad-commander-eliminated-in-idf-raid-of-tulkarem
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