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Biden’s Win Last Week in the Middle East Is Part of a Bigger Failure
President Biden’s win last week in the Middle East is part of a bigger failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
April 20, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
The Israeli military is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West Bank since October 7, while broader tensions simmer in the Middle East following strikes between Iran and Israel. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
A step back from the abyss in the Middle East
The danger of miscalculations between Iran and Israel will persistFinancial Times - World -
April 21, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank this weekend, according to the Palestinian health ministry, while the IDF carried out one of its largest operations in the occupied territory since October 7.CNN - Top stories -
Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East?
This round of the regions most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for nowBBC News - Top stories - Israel -
April 21, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank this weekend, according to the Palestinian health ministry, while the IDF carried out one of its largest operations in the occupied territory since October 7.CNN - Top stories -
Gold Futures Slump as Middle East Tensions Ease
Precious metal prices tumbled as tensions between Israel and Iran eased and safe-haven demand for gold melted away.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Falls More Than 1% on Easing Middle East Fears, Economic Concerns
Oil prices fell more than 1% as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East faded and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on sentiment.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook
Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chipotle kicks off Middle East expansion with first Kuwait restaurant
The Kuwait City restaurant marks Chipotle’s first entry into a new country in 10 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Brent oil ends at a more than 3-week low as Middle East tensions appear to ease
Global oil prices ended Monday at their lowest since late March as Middle East tensions appeared to ease, calming concerns over the potential for oil-supply disruptions.MarketWatch - Business -
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Oil Stabilizes as Fears of Wider Middle East War Fade
Oil prices were broadly stable after recouping some of the losses posted in the previous session as fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran faded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inside the White House's Frenetic Scramble to Avert a Full-Blown Middle East War
Over the course of 19 days, U.S. officials raced to contain escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis: Iran’s supreme leader calls upon armed forces to ‘learn the enemy’s tactics’
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, thanked the country’s armed forces for their 13 April operation against Israel. At least 34,097 Palestinian people have been killed and 76,980 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October, the Gaza health ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Officials Lash Out Over Potential U.S. Sanctions on Military Unit
The denunciations came hours after Israeli leaders welcomed Congress’s approval of aid for Israel, underscoring the dramatic swings that have characterized relations between the allies in recent months.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern Israel that day, according to Israeli media reports. Haaretz reports that Israeli security forces have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a car ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Senior Israeli Military Official Resigns After Oct. 7 Intelligence Failures
Aharon Haliva, the head of military intelligence, is the highest-ranking Israeli official to step down since the Hamas-led attack.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: Authorities recover further bodies at Nasser hospital from mass grave, say reports
Emergency services say 310 bodies have been found in past week as UN rights chief says he is ‘horrified’ by reports. A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike deep into Lebanon killed a fighter of the Iran-backed militant group on Tuesday ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Will Expand Civilian ‘Safe Zone’ if It Invades Crowded Gazan City, Official Says
Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter, an invasion the U.S. has warned against.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Oil prices finish higher as traders weigh potential for disruptions to Middle East supplies
Oil prices settle higher Tuesday as traders continued to weigh the potential for tensions in the oil-rich Middle East to lead to disruptions in the world’s crude supplies.MarketWatch - Business -
I lacked ambition as a player but not as a coach - Cleverley
BBC Sport finds out what drives interim Watford manager Tom Cleverley, the former Manchester United and England midfielder.BBC News - Top stories -
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds. Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on ...The Guardian - World -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - World -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - Business -
The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
Shipping's Global Demand Downturn Is Proving Persistent
Freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel says markets remain subdued despite a slight volume uptick in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Talks for the first global plastics treaty underway in Ottawa
Yahoo News - World -
'A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages' Review: Medieval Migrations
European travelers on foot, horseback and ship journeyed as soldiers, pilgrims and traders to far-off lands—especially the Holy Land.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reality Stars Share Their Hopes of Joining ‘The Traitors’ Cast
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Supporting cast picks up Brunson, N.Y. in opener
On a rare off night for Jalen Brunson, the Knicks leaned on a supporting cast led by Josh Hart, Deuce McBride and Mitchell Robinson to score a playoff-opening 111-104 victory over the 76ers.ESPN - Sports -
Has Reynolds cast Wrexham striker in Marvel film?
Fans are convinced they've spotted Ollie Palmer in Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's new film.BBC News - Top stories -
Thandiwe Newton Cast In Wednesday Season 2 - Report
There's another new face coming to Nevermore Academy. Variety is reporting that Thandiwe Newton has signed on to appear in Wednesday Season 2. No details were included about Newton's character, who could be a friend or foe to Jenna Ortega's ...GameSpot - Tech -
Reality Stars Share Their Hopes of Joining ‘The Traitors’ Cast
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Celtics-Heat preview: Does Miami have a chance against Boston without Jimmy Butler?
We break down the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and make our prediction.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Scientists’ experiment is ‘beacon of hope’ for coral reefs on brink of global collapse
Recordings of healthy fish are being transmitted to attract heat-tolerant larvae back to degraded reefs in the Maldives. An underwater experiment to restore coral reefs using a combination of “coral IVF” and recordings of fish noises could offer a ...The Guardian - World -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Global Workforce
Along with the departure of two senior executives, the cuts added to signs of turmoil at the electric car company.The New York Times - Tech - Tesla