Support for Ukraine at stake as Croatia votes in parliamentary election Polls suggest Croatian Democratic Union could lose majority to Social Democrat-led coalition headed by populist president The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783 As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Fraught path through US Congress for aid as Russia makes gains Invaders breaking out and making headway in absence of US help, says thinktank; Zelenskiy signs mobilisation law to boost Ukrainian ranks. What we know on day 784 The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024
Mike Johnson's race against the clock on foreign aid No one is feeling the political heartburn more than Johnson. Axios · Apr 16, 2024
US House Leader Faces Backlash Over Ukraine, Israel Aid Proposal The fate of US aid to Ukraine hung in the balance Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced potential revolt from within his Republican party over his complex plan to renew the long-delayed funding along with fresh assistance for Israel. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Israel Weighs Retaliation Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions Israel contemplates retaliatory actions against Iran after recent attack, weighing risks and implications. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Thousands Rally In Georgia As Parliament Debates 'Foreign Influence' Law Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Netanyahu aims to trap west into war across Middle East, says Iranian diplomat Iran’s chargé d’affaires in London said his country would respond more severely if Israel attacked it again in ‘another mistake’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new punishments for draft dodging. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2024
How Israel's high-tech defenses beat back Iran's drone and missile barrage Iran's attack was one of the largest — if not the largest — combined drone-missile barrages launched. Axios · Apr 16, 2024
France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of taking actions that have damaged the bilateral relationship. France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
Will Israel Have To Choose Between Iran Retaliation And Gaza Assault? Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Step back: On Iran-Israel tensions Israel should consider the remarkable performance of its defence systems following Iran’s drone and missile attack as a victory and stand down to avoid a regional war The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Israel's Response To Iran Expected To Be Limited Israel's measured response to Iran's strikes, escalating Gaza death toll, and international efforts for peace and ceasefire. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Axios · Apr 16, 2024 Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests "Strength and wisdom are two sides of the same coin," Blinken said.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Ukraine Power Plant Destroyed In Russian Airstrike Ukrainian President Zelensky highlights the urgent need for military aid from the US to counter Russian aggression and protect Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: who will finance Ukraine’s defence? With US funding stalled in Congress, how else might Ukraine be armed?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 ‘Anything could happen’: Gaza Strip left hanging while Israel plots response to Iran’s attack The strikes ordered by Tehran may have bought Palestinians some time ahead of Israel’s planned ground invasion of Rafah
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Yellen Says US Set To Tighten Sanctions On Iran Soon US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, saying she expects Washington will take added action "in the coming days."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 US to impose new sanctions against Iran after its air attack on Israel National security adviser Jake Sullivan made the announcement as EU considers similar moves
France 24 · Apr 16, 2024 Georgian lawmakers debate controversial 'foreign influence' bill as opponents call for mass protests Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fears of protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring repressive Russian law.
Reason · Apr 16, 2024 War: An Opportunity for Spending? Plus: How matzo gets made, TikTok employees reporting to Beijing-based ByteDance, espionage concerns in Germany, and more...
Salon · Apr 16, 2024 A world war in waiting Nobody wants World War III — but it's foolish to pretend we're not at the edge of that abyss
Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2024 Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’? Global powers raise alarm after latest drone attack on Russian-held nuclear facility hits reactor confinement structure.
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Middle East On Edge After Israel Vows 'Response' To Iran Strikes Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.