More news on this subject
Profile picture of Reuters
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
reut.rs/3W5QoYf
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
Profile picture of Reuters
Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-growing-arms-sector-thwarted-by-cash-shortages-attacks-2024-04-19/
Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield
Profile picture of ABC News
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up ...
Profile picture of CNN.com
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/us-sanctions-iran/
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers ...
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.
Profile picture of Al Jazeera
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” 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 Iran’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.
Profile picture of Euronews
Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.
euronews.com/2024/04/18/russia-begins-to-withdraw-its-peacekeeper-forces-from-karabakh
Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh
Profile picture of Time
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/
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of ...
Profile picture of DW-TV
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia
Profile picture of Politico
Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’
Profile picture of RTE.ie
CIA warns Ukraine could lose war this year without aid: The CIA Chief Bill Burns has warned that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0419/1444429-ukraine-war/
CIA warns Ukraine could lose war this year without aid
Profile picture of WION
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
wionews.com/world/biden-urges-congress-to-pass-ukraine-aid-bill-as-kyiv-warns-its-defeat-against-russia-would-lead-to-ww3-712538
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat ...
Profile picture of Bloomberg
War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/war-in-ukraine-russia-to-enlist-more-hired-soldiers-to-avoid-conscription
War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has ...
Profile picture of Insider (news website)
Russia upgraded Black Sea Fleet naval base after Ukraine attacks: UK: The UK defense ministry says the "maintenance, logistics and weapons-handling ...
businessinsider.com/russia-upgrading-black-sea-naval-base-after-ukraine-attacks-uk-2024-4
Russia upgraded Black Sea Fleet naval base after Ukraine attacks: UK
Profile picture of Die Welt
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
welt.de/vermischtes/article251084430/Maischberger-Merkels-Russland-Naehe-sollten-wir-aufarbeiten-sagt-der-CDU-Mann.html
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia ...
Profile picture of The Moscow Times
Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russia-says-neutralized-20-drones-2-missiles-a84877
Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles
Profile picture of Reuters
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-people-ukraines-chernihiv-hits-infrastructure-governor-says-2024-04-17/
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say
Profile picture of Bloomberg
Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Acts of Sabotage: German authorities arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia and membership of a terror ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/germany-arrests-alleged-russian-spies-planning-acts-of-sabotage
Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Acts of Sabotage
Profile picture of The Moscow Times
At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/at-least-7-people-killed-in-russian-floods-istories-a84879
At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories
Profile picture of Politico
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job
Profile picture of Frankfurter Rundschau
Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv: A heavy missile attack by Russia on Ukraine hits the regional capital Chernihiv. The authorities speak of many ...
fr.de/politik/viele-tote-und-verletzte-nach-angriff-auf-tschernihiw-zr-93016540.html
Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions
Profile picture of CNN.com
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/europe/georgia-foreign-agent-law-russia-first-reading-intl/
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge ...
Profile picture of Digital Trends
NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon: NASA’s Mars helicopter mission is now officially over, but following it is an even more complex ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-green-lights-mission-to-send-drone-to-saturn-moon/
NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon
Profile picture of The Moscow Times
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army: Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russia-arrests-four-accused-of-helping-ukraine-army-a84872
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army
Profile picture of ABC News
Polish citizen accused of spying for Russia in potential plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
abcnews.go.com/International/polish-citizen-accused-spying-russia-zelenskyy-assassination-plot/story
Polish citizen accused of spying for Russia in potential plot to ...
Profile picture of The Wall Street Journal
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
on.wsj.com/3xDqlgJ
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election
Profile picture of France 24
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
Profile picture of The Hill (newspaper)
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601264-moskowitz-confronts-greene-on-ukraine-nazi-remarks/
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks
Profile picture of Bloomberg
Israel vs. Iran: What an All-Out War Could Look Like: Iran’s massive missile and drone attack on Israel, which began in the late hours of April 13 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/israel-versus-iran-what-an-open-war-between-them-could-look-like
Israel vs. Iran: What an All-Out War Could Look Like
Profile picture of BBC News
Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
bbc.com/news/business-68823399
Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF
Profile picture of PBS
How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-will-israel-respond-to-irans-drone-attack-middle-east-experts-offer-views
How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’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.
Profile picture of The Moscow Times
​​Palestinian Refugees to Assemble ‘Jihad Mobiles’ for Chechen Military: Authorities in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Chechnya will train Palestinian ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/palestinian-refugees-to-assemble-jihad-mobiles-for-chechen-military-a84884
​​Palestinian Refugees to Assemble ‘Jihad Mobiles’ for Chechen Military
Profile picture of Saudi Gazette/
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: The man at the center of the spy affair is an Austrian executive wanted by German police called Jan ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642193
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia
Profile picture of WION
US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
wionews.com/videos/us-warns-china-not-to-aid-russias-war-efforts-blinken-to-raise-concerns-during-china-visit-712234
US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise ...
Profile picture of Focus (Polish magazine)
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia: Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The city of Chernihiv ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/ukraine-krieg-im-ticker-in-letzter-sekunde-steigt-die-ukraine-aus-schifffahrts-deal-aus_id_57275780.html
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia
Profile picture of Radio Liberty
Ground Drones: The Next Frontier Of Unmanned Combat In Ukraine: Recent footage from Ukraine show both Russia and Kyiv are using unmanned ground vehicles in ...
rferl.org/a/ground-drones-war-russia-invasion-ukraine/32911118.html
Ground Drones: The Next Frontier Of Unmanned Combat In Ukraine
Profile picture of CNA
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China
Profile picture of The Washington Post
Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U. bid at risk : The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has advanced a bill on “foreign agents” that ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/georgia-foreign-agents-law-protests/
Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U ...
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
  • Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.

  • Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.

  • The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.

  • The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Profile picture of japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181033/
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as ...
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
  • Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.

  • European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  • Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.

  • The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Profile picture of Der Spiegel (online)
Fighting Propaganda: How to Win an Information War?: Experts warn of a flood of Russian propaganda. Here, author Peter Pomerantsev explains when lying is ...
spiegel.de/ausland/propaganda-aus-russland-wie-laesst-sich-ein-informationskrieg-gewinnen-a-5cb97a86-68a5-444b-b66a-63735fe34b22
Fighting Propaganda: How to Win an Information War?
Profile picture of Der Spiegel (online)
Plans to overthrow the government and kidnapping: charges brought against suspected member of the "United Patriots"
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/vereinte-patrioten-anklage-gegen-mutmassliches-mitglied-erhoben-a-a5b6aa1b-fb47-4831-ba56-fab7d947379c
Plans to overthrow the government and kidnapping: charges brought against ...
Profile picture of T-Online
Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100388710/nahost-konflikt-bericht-israel-bekennt-sich-zu-luftangriff-auf-den-iran.html
Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike ...
Quick Glance: Israel Initiates Counterattack on Iran Following Weekend Assault
  • According to US media sources, Israel has taken action against Iran in response to the recent attack.

  • Additional detonations were reported in Iraq and Syria, with no confirmation of strikes in those locations.

  • Reports indicated explosions over the city of Isfahan, approximately 346 kilometers south of Tehran.

  • Following the alleged attack, Iran activated its air defense systems, redirecting flights in specific regions.
Profile picture of stern.de
Profile picture of Euromaidan Press
Russian occupation ‘court’ convicts Jehovah’s Witness of ‘extremism’ for reading excerpts from the Bible
khpg.org/en/1608813592
Russian occupation ‘court’ convicts Jehovah’s Witness of ‘extremism’ for ...
Profile picture of Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Children of Ukraine: Stolen and indoctrinated by Russia - NZZ Akzent: Thousands of children and young people from the occupied territories are taken to Russia ...
nzz.ch/podcasts/kinder-der-ukraine-von-russland-geraubt-und-indoktriniert-nzz-akzent-ld.1825933
Children of Ukraine: Stolen and indoctrinated by Russia - NZZ Akzent
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on ...
Profile picture of The Jerusalem Post
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip: IDF soldiers and aircraft destroyed loaded rocket launchers aimed at Israel and killed terrorists ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797527
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip
Profile picture of The Washington Post
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.: Russia’s Foreign Ministry has been gathering data on the vulnerabilities of its Western ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.
Profile picture of South China Morning Post
US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3259392/us-lawmakers-target-chinese-military-firms-helping-russia-bill-imposing-full-blocking-sanctions
US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill ...
Profile picture of Insider (news website)
Russian A-50 command plane vs. Boeing E-3 Sentry: Comparing AWACS aircraft: Russia's Beriev A-50 and the Boeing E-3 Sentry have played important roles in the ...
businessinsider.com/how-russias-a50-command-plane-compares-to-boeing-e3-sentry-2024-4
Russian A-50 command plane vs. Boeing E-3 Sentry: Comparing AWACS aircraft
Profile picture of Die Tageszeitung
AfD connections to Russia: A place in Russian opera: The AfD's top candidate for the European elections, Maximilian Krah, is accused of receiving money from ...
taz.de/!6001955/
AfD connections to Russia: A place in Russian opera
Profile picture of RTE.ie
EU warns Georgia over impact of 'foreign agent' law: The European Union has warned Georgia that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0417/1444057-georgia-politics/
EU warns Georgia over impact of 'foreign agent' law
Profile picture of NDTV News - India
11 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City: First responders searched for survivors in the rubble, carrying away the wounded on stretchers as a ...
ndtv.com/world-news/11-killed-20-injured-in-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-city-5461862
11 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City
Profile picture of Euromaidan Press
Romania launches investigation into unknown drone activity over NATO base construction - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/17/romania-launches-investigation-into-unknown-drone-activity-over-nato-base-construction/
Romania launches investigation into unknown drone activity over NATO base ...