BREAKING: Israel has launched a missile attack on Iran's Isfahan in response to Iran's assault, according to the report www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/israeli-missiles-hit-site-in-iran-explosions-heard-in-isfahan-report
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.
Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack: Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a ...
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
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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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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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 ...
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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.
Kenya’s military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crash: Air force sends an investigative team to establish cause of crash that killed General Francis ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/kenyas-military-chief-among-10-people-killed-in-helicopter-crash
Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers: Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.
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Palestinian bid for UN membership set for Security Council vote: Palestinian and Israeli representatives have addressed the UNSC ahead of a vote on full ...
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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.
How matters both domestic and international are shaping Israel’s response to Iran’s attack, say analysts www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/israels-response-to-iran-and-the-factors-shaping-it
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it would attack Israel’s nuclear sites and may pursue a nuclear weapon if the country strikes ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/iran-threatens-tit-for-tat-bomb-run-if-israel-attacks-nuclear-facilities
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment: New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them ...
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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.
UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency: Appealing to UNSC for protection, Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA’s work more crucial than ...
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🔴 The US has vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member UN General Assembly that 'the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned that another term under Narendra Modi's BJP government could threaten their way of life.
Full jury panel seated on third day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial: Two previously seated jurors were dismissed early in the day, but by the close of ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
🔴 The US, Israel, and 46 other countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's "large-scale attack" on Israel ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
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.
Video shows a spectacular lightning storm during an eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the area.
Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Student activists at a university in Canada have ‘renamed’ dozens of campus buildings to places in Palestine.
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
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Palestinian representative to the UN, Ziad Abu Amr has told the UN Security Council that granting Palestinians a sovereign state will pave the way for peace in ... Show more
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no: Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record ...
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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.
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
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-785
🔴 Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi has told his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian that his country 'will not allow Israel or Iran to turn Jordan into a ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study: Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/deadly-sahel-heatwave-sparked-by-human-induced-climate-change-study
15 years after hanging up his boots, Romario has decided to coming out of retirement to rejoin Rio de Janeiro's America Football Club as a player www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/4/17/brazil-football-legend-romario-announces-comeback-at-58
German far-right politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan: Bjorn Hocke, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/german-far-right-politician-on-trial-for-alleged-use-of-banned-nazi-slogan
Quick Glance: Björn Höcke on Trial for Nazi Slogans
- Björn Höcke, a prominent far-right leader in Germany, is on trial for using banned Nazi slogans.
- Germany has strict laws against National Socialist slogans and symbols due to historical reasons.
- Höcke leads the far-right Alternative for Germany in Thuringia and is under surveillance.
- The trial is taking place in Halle and is expected to last until May 14, with protests against the AfD outside the courthouse.
Palestinians capture moment an Israeli soldier forced a man to strip before he was detained as they raided a school shelter in Beit Hanoun in north Gaza ⤵️
A man has been arrested in Poland on allegations of being ready to spy on behalf of Russia’s military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine’s ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/poland-arrests-man-over-suspected-plan-to-kill-ukraines-zelenskyy
The Israeli army left a trail of destruction when it withdrew from the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/18/photos-the-destruction-of-the-nuseirat-refugee-camp-in-gaza
Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-restore-elon-musks-56bn-pay-deal
Asna Tabassum, a top Muslim graduate at the University of Southern California, condemns the institution's decision to cancel her graduation speech due to ... Show more
"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?: A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of ...
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‘The world drained my colours’ Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, who has been painting images of the war she escaped by a day ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/18/884
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/russia-pounds-ukraines-cities-and-front-lines-as-air-defences-dwindle
"They kept humiliating us, cursing at us and beating us.” This Palestinian teenage boy recounts his experience being detained by Israeli forces before he ... Show more
🔴 A US broadcaster reports Israel likely will not attack Iran until after the Jewish holiday of Passover, which ends on April 30. LIVE updates: www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Google employees and Palestinian solidarity protesters have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling for the cancellation of the company’s $1 ... Show more
The US has vetoed a widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine, prompting growing condemnations amid Israel's relentless ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
🔴 Gaza’s civil defence crews have said they recovered three bodies from under the rubble of a 'family home' in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions: Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/us-says-seeking-new-mechanism-to-monitor-north-korean-sanctions
Two stabbing attacks in Australia have shone a spotlight on the often-politicised labelling of violence as terrorism vs mental illness ... Show more
Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of hospitals in Gaza: New analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency reveals the extent of damage to ...
aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/4/18/satellite-images-reveal-israeli-destruction-of-hospitals-in-gaza
Canadian police have arrested multiple individuals accused of stealing gold bars worth over $14m, marking the country's largest gold heist in history www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/police-make-multiple-arrests-in-largest-gold-theft-in-canadian-history
Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
- Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
- Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.
- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it: The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/georgia-advances-foreign-agents-bill-as-20000-rally-against-it
LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/18/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-international-cricket
🟠 The polls pit the National Democratic Alliance led by PM Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/india-election-2024-live-news-vote-for-lok-sabha-seats-begins
A Boeing engineer has told a US Senate hearing that the company is ‘putting out defective airplanes’ due to improper manufacturing methods.
India’s Gen Z voters want jobs and harmony in world’s biggest election — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/18/indias-first-time-voters-seek-jobs-harmony-in-worlds-biggest-election
The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/17/how-will-the-uk-ban-smoking
Voting in the world’s biggest election has begun in India. Sandra Gathmann from #AJEStartHere has this explainer on what to expect.
‘Unconscionable’: US sends dozens to Haiti on deportation flight: Deportations ‘could be a death sentence’, advocates say, as gang violence and instability grip ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/unconscionable-us-sends-dozens-to-haiti-on-deportation-flight
Palestinian Prisoner's Day is being observed across the Occupied territories, highlighting the thousands held in Israeli prisons without charge ... Show more
Maldives High Court overturns ex-President Abdulla Yameen’s prison sentence: Decision comes days before the Indian Ocean archipelago nation holds parliamentary ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/maldives-high-court-frees-jailed-ex-president-abdulla-yameen
Columbia President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified to a House committee regarding the university's response to antisemitism www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/columbia-university-leaders-face-scrutiny-over-anti-semitism-on-campus
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
We must avoid double standards in foreign policy: The wars in Gaza and Ukraine have renewed old debates about Western hypocrisy.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/18/we-must-avoid-double-standards-in-foreign-policy
Here’s what you need to know about Palestinian Prisoner’s Day and the thousands of Palestinians held without charge by Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-how-many-palestinians-are-in-israeli-jails
Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic: Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT) ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/croatians-vote-in-election-pitting-pm-plenkovic-against-president-milanovic
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
US Professor Ruha Benjamin on the conscription of "blackness" and "womanness" to support what she called the ongoing genocide of ... Show more
Rahul Gandhi's Congress leads a coalition of 26 opposition parties aiming to oust PM Modi and halt BJP from securing a third consecutive win in India's ... Show more
LIVE: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League quarterfinals: Follow our build-up and text commentary as Manchester City host Real Madrid in the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/17/live-manchester-city-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinals
Police filmed kicking a protester as Georgia's parliament pushes ahead with a bill that requires organisations to register as 'foreign agents' if they get 20% ... Show more
Boeing has been the subject of 32 whistleblower complaints with the workplace safety regulator in the US during the past three years ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/19/boeing-subject-of-32-whistleblower-complaints-documents-reveal
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US: Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel ...
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Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back: Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges ...
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?: There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/17/is-china-growing-tired-of-russias-war-in-ukraine
One of the largest Indigenous tribes in the Brazilian Amazon is at risk of being wiped out.
Davi Kopenawa, a tribal leader ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch
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Can Sunil Kanugolu bring India’s Modi down, 10 years after helping him win?: As India’s election kicks off, a top election strategist is looking for cracks in ...
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