Israel warns of consequences to any attack from Iran Biden told Netanyahu the U.S. "strongly supports Israel in the face of those threats." Axios · Apr 4, 2024
Israel boosts defences after Iran consulate attack in Syria The Israeli army says it ‘strengthened the alertness of combat units’ after attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024
Macron Denounces 'Threatening' Russia Remarks After Rare Phone Talks President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday condemned Russia's "threatening" tone following rare phone talks between the French and Russian defence ministers that only served to underline the gaping gulf between Moscow and Europe two years into the invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024
US Faces Potential Retaliation After Israeli Airstrike In Syria Tensions escalate in the Middle East as U.S. distances itself from airstrike on Iranian consulate in Syria, raising fears of retaliation and regional conflict. Top News · Apr 4, 2024
At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media Several wounded in clashes in restive Sistan-Baluchestan province which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024
Russia scales up its attacks as Ukraine warns of urgent need for weapons Russia has mounted its largest attacks since October, and its missiles are destroying Ukraine’s power plants Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024
Israel on high alert after Iran’s missile retaliation threat Iranian leaders promise response to strike that killed IRGC members with attack ‘at the same magnitude’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024
Macron dismisses Russia’s ‘ridiculous’ remarks suggesting Paris had a role in Moscow attack French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Thursday as “ridiculous” Russia's defense minister's remarks suggesting Ukraine and France could had a role in last month's deadly Moscow concert hall attack. France 24 · Apr 4, 2024
Russian Forces Escalate Attacks On Ukrainian Civilian Areas Russian forces escalate attacks on Ukraine, targeting civilians and infrastructure. Ongoing conflict poses challenges with civilians bearing the brunt of v... Top News · Apr 4, 2024
Macron Denounces 'Threatening' Remarks From Russia After Rare Phone Talks President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denounced as "bizarre and threatening" Russia's tone following rare phone talks between the defence ministers of France and Russia, their first contact since 2022. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024
Rescue workers killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv Ukrainian officials say wave of Shahed drone strikes on border city injured at least 12 people. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024
'Bracing For Conflict': Armenians Fear Azerbaijani Land Claims Peering through the window at a bustling crowd outside the Voskepar village council in northeastern Armenia, mayor Ishkhan Aghbalyan said locals are on edge over arch-foe Azerbaijan's claims to their lands. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024
Rare phone call between French, Russian defence ministers France and Russia have had different takeaways from a phone call on Wednesday between French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu – a rare instance of high-level contact between the two countries, whose relationship has been strained by the war in Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2024
State Department Officials Shed Light On Chaotic Afghanistan Evacuation Insights from State Department officials' testimonies on challenges faced during chaotic final days of US presence in Afghanistan evacuation. Top News · Apr 4, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024 Is Europe’s energy crisis over? Falling gas prices conceal wider problems Countries now have abundant gas supplies but years of high costs led to a pervasive economic slowdown
Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 770 As the war enters its 770th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russia warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine Russian defence minister has first phone call with French counterpart since 2022; Russian drones hit Kharkiv, killing five, says regional governor. What we know on day 771
Top News · Apr 3, 2024 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Opposes Ukraine Aid Package Funding Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposes Speaker Mike Johnson's Ukraine aid package, threatening his removal amid GOP divisions.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024 French, Russian Defence Ministers Hold Rare Talks After Moscow Attack French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in rare telephone talks that France is ready to step up exchanges to battle "terrorism" after the deadly Moscow attack claimed by Islamic State.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024 Why comparisons between Gaza and Ukraine are not valid Letter: The idea that Israel was right to have responded to Hamas’s horrific attacks as it has done is callous and lacking in empathy, writes Ayesha Masood
France 24 · Apr 3, 2024 The Israeli raid on Damascus, an ‘unprecedented’ escalation of tensions Among the victims of Monday's air strike in Damascus against the Iranian consulate was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Guards, his deputy Mohammad Hadi Hajriahimi, and five other officers. While Iran has blamed Israel for the attack and vowed to retaliate, some analysts suspect that Iran…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2024 How anti-Americanism shaped France's Russophile elites President Emmanuel Macron’s call for Europe not to rule out sending troops to Ukraine to defeat Russia marks a turning point in France's decades-long "unhealthy fascination" with the country and its strongmen, argues journalist Elisa Vidal. So what's been driving the charm?
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Israel's appalling air strike on aid convoy raises global alarm An Israeli airstrike in Gaza which killed seven aid workers, including three Britons, has brought home yet again the spiralling human cost of this war, where the Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll is nearing 33,000. Israel has a right to defend itself and to go after Hamas, whose…
Top News · Apr 3, 2024 Pope Francis Calls For Cease-Fire In Gaza And Ukraine Pope Francis calls for peace in Gaza, honors fallen Ukrainian soldier Oleksandre, and emphasizes humanitarian aid efforts.
Top News · Apr 3, 2024 Ukraine Lowers Military Conscription Age Amid Depleted Ranks Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 in response to conflict with Russia, aiming to bolster military forces and safeguard sovereignty.