Air Force veteran, Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to two years in prison

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Liberal Democratic Party’s Taro Aso Seeks to Build Ties with Donald Trump in New York Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election

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Federal judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bid for new defamation trial - UPI.com

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Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...

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Lara Trump's Take On Father-In-Law's Hush Money Charges Is A Real Doozy: She may have understated the allegations just a touch.

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Kishida's U.S. trip may raise odds of general election in Japan in June: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may become more willing to call a general ...

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Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty

Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.

Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.

The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.

The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.

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What to expect at jury selection for Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial: Jury selection is set to begin Monday to choose 12 New Yorkers who will ultimately ...

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Biden closes gap on Trump but third-party candidates pose danger, polls show: Robert Kennedy Jr, Cornel West and Jill Stein likely to take votes from Biden in ...

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Republicans in swing state Wisconsin unenthused by Trump: ‘A bad candidate’: Fervent Trump supporters from last elections air doubts over abortion and the man ...

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Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit : Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in ...

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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system

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Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief: Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

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Israeli military says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted

apnews.com/article/strait-of-hormuz-vessel-33fcffde2d867380e98c89403776a8ac

Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-missiles-patriots-nato-a4fa0e8738c0891ceeb15307e028cb22

Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.

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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...

thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...

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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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What We Know About Israel’s Strike in Iran: Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first ...

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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...

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Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN

British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'

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Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/

Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.

Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.

The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.

An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.

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Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace

reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordans-air-defence-ready-shoot-down-any-iranian-aircraft-that-violate-its-2024-04-13/

Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft

Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.

The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.

Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.

The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.

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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...

jpost.com/middle-east/saudi-arabia-acknowledges-helping-defend-israel-against-iran-797201

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.

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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault: Although the US has said that it would not take part in any retaliatory strike from Israel in ...

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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

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Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran: President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team ...

cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/biden-netanyahu-israel-iran-response/

Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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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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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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Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...

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Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...

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18 hurt, 1 critically, as Hezbollah drone hits community center in northern Israel

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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like

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How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...

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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to Permanent War

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The Rise of China: If its economic growth continues, the rise of China will be the most important change in the global economic ...

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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...

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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change

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Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...

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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine

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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like: Russia is poised to seize control of more of Ukraine this year as US aid runs low.

Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed

Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.

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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...

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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...

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Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops: Since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine has been particularly intensively ...

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Russia destroys Kyiv’s largest power plant: Ukrainian president chides allies and calls for more air defences to intercept missiles

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Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...

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Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad

Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.

Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.

Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.

Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave: The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing ...

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Apr 13

Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike: Live Updates

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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...

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Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence: The case for a continued U.S. military presence.

foreignaffairs.com/iraq/dont-abandon-iraq

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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel

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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.

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Weak defenses: Russia could cause "death by a thousand cuts": What will the next few months bring in the Ukraine war? Kiev is expecting a major offensive in June ...

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Israel strikes Iran, Israeli official says; White House declines to comment on attack

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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...

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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...

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Cloud office sit-in strike: Google fires 28 employees after Israel protests: Several Google employees occupy the Google Cloud manager's office in California to ...

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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 Sarsour’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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Israel-Iran tensions live news: Explosions as ‘drones downed’ over Isfahan: Tensions have soared in the Middle East more than six months into Israel’s war on ...

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Iran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war: On Gaza, Biden is warning Israel to change its approach. On Iran, he is promising ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/biden-israel-iran-gaza/

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.

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Apr 10

Russia-Ukraine war: US announces sale of $138 million in Hawk missile systems support to Ukraine

apnews.com/article/ukraine-weapons-russia-war-funding-95cd3466442ddd609077e9f0d11d3beb

Quick Glance: U.S. approves emergency sale of HAWK missile systems support to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, worth some $138 million.

The money will be used for engineering and integration services, communications equipment, tests and support, as well as training and spare parts.

The approval comes as Republicans in the House have blocked President Joe Biden's $60 billion supplemental funding package.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for additional air defense systems and missiles as the city of Kharkiv is bombarded.

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Iran signals ‘calibrated’ retaliation to Israeli strike: Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls

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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike: The Iranian-aligned Lebanese outlet al-Mayadeen reported, citing Palestinian sources ...

jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796372

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Apr 13

China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US says

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Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says: Israeli military and police said the body of a missing Israeli teenager who was likely killed in a ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/missing-israeli-teen-found-dead-west-bank-military-says-2024-04-13/

Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25

Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.

The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.

Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.

Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.

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Russia's prized S-400 launchers blasted in Crimea strike, Ukraine says: Moscow's much-celebrated S-400 is considered to be the Russian equivalent of the US-made ...

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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/19/ukraine-russia-counteroffensive-chances/

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IDF hits Hezbollah air defenses in northeast Lebanon after drone attack wounds 18

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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks

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Timing probably still open: Report: Decision made on Israel's counter-strike: Iran fires hundreds of drones and missiles into Israeli territory at the weekend ...

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Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran: Early Friday the Israeli military struck near a major air base and nuclear site in Iran ...

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Ukraine’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7

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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy

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Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea

Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.

The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.

The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.

Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.

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Fifteen more bodies recovered from Al-Shifa hospital area after Israeli military’s withdrawal

cnn.com/2024/04/15/middleeast/al-shifa-hospital-bodies-gaza-intl-latam/

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Iran attack live updates: Tehran warns of 'severe' retaliation to any new Israeli attack

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Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp: The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to ...

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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...

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IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza

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Live updates: Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military assault on Israel: Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday ...

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Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark

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Biden Weighs More Than $1 Billion in New Arms for Israel: The Biden administration is considering supplying tank shells, mortars and vehicles in one of the ...

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Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms: The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance ...

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Biden says his message to Iran is 'don't': U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday his message to Iran, which has threatened to take military action against ...

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Israel closes schools in anticipation of Iran strike: Officials: Israel will close schools and limit trips country-wide in anticipation of retaliatory strikes ...

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U.S. Shoots Down Number of Iranian Drones: The U.S. has shot down an undisclosed number of Iranian drones, a U.S. official said on Saturday ...

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Democratic Coalition Sends Biden a Demand on Military Aid to Israel: In a letter, a dozen groups and labor unions called on the president to enforce a law that ...

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Israeli military again tells displaced Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza

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Apr 13

Ukraine war: Situation in the east "significantly worsened" according to army chief

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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense

At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.

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Apr 14

Opinion | Military Aid to Israel Cannot Be Unconditional: Israel’s leader has turned his back on America’s entreaties.

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Apr 18

President Ruto calls emergency security chiefs meeting after chopper crash involving CDF Ogolla

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Apr 08

Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine will lose its war against Russia ...

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Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns

President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.

Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.

Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.

Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.

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Apr 16

Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5

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World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran: Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence ...

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Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together: The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standing

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