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CENTCOM denies US behind Iraq air strike
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is refuting reports claiming the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Iraq following a blast at a military base in the country that killed a member of an Iraqi security force. “We are aware of reports claiming that the United ...The Hill - Politics - Iraq -
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US troops thwart drone attack in Iraq, the first in months
U.S. troops on Monday shot down two drones outside a base in Iraq, the first time American forces have been targeted by Iranian-backed proxies in the region since February, the Pentagon confirmed Tuesday. “On April 22, Iran malign militia groups ...The Hill - Politics -
Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement
Iraqi authorities say they are investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, overnight, killing one person and injuring eightABC News - World - Iran -
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
First attack on US forces since early February comes day after Iraq’s prime minister returns from US visit. An Iraqi militant group has said it will resume attacks on US forces in the country, as it appeared to claim responsibility for a strike on ...The Guardian - World -
Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decadeABC News - World -
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 -
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.The New York Times - World -
Denying Cold War II, fearing World War III
A vigorously waged Cold War is far preferable to the shooting kind, but when kinetic action is the only alternative, it must be conducted with victory, not stalemate, as the objective.The Hill - Politics -
The Biden-Trump Trade War With Mexico
The USMCA has North American rules of origin for which China can’t qualify.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to stabilise a country after war
There is a role for the international community — but reconstruction should be led by local actorsFinancial Times - World -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Zelensky says the US is ‘not funding’ war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated Sunday that the United States is "not funding" war in his country, emphasizing that the U.S. is helping protect democracy throughout the region. NBC host Kristen Welker asked Zelensky on "Meet the ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia remained the top film in theaters.ABC News - Entertainment -
Biden’s damaging war against American energy production
There is a boom in American oil production. By waging war against it, President Biden could make us more reliant on OPEC, Venezuela, Russia and Iran in the years ahead.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - World - Iran -
April 23, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
After 200 days of war, Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to the enclave's health ministry. CNN cannot independently confirm the numbers due to the lack of international media access.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
April 16, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
The United States plans to impose new sanctions targeting Iran after its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, according to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
President’s budget is blind to the New Cold War
It is unfortunately clear that today’s commander in chief does not place the same premium on America’s defense. The president has shown us his budget. And like his dad would say, that shows us his values.The Hill - Politics -
April 22, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
The head of the Israeli military's intelligence branch has resigned, becoming the first senior military figure to resign over October 7 failings.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
April 17, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on responding to Iran's unprecedented barrage of aerial strikes over the weekend, most of which were intercepted.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Arms industry on 'war footing' and Channel tragedy
Rishi Sunak's defence spending pledge and the deaths of people on a migrant boat lead the papers.BBC News - Top stories -
Devastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas
The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel and includes sanctions on Iran. Follow for live updatesCNN - Top stories - Israel -
Why the oil market shrugged as Iran and Israel appeared on the brink of war this week
Investors seem to believe that Israel's limited retaliatory strike has provided Iran with an off ramp to refrain from counterattacking.CNBC - Business - Iran -
U.S.-China Internet War Intensifies as House Passes TikTok Ban
The measure, requiring ByteDance to sell the popular app or stop operating in the U.S., now heads to the Senate. TikTok’s general counsel plans to step down.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
What Would $60 Billion in Ukraine War Aid Buy?
What would $60 billion buy? Lots of air-defense missiles and artillery ammunition, according to the Pentagon.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Will US aid be enough to help Ukraine win Russia’s war?
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist ahead of her exclusive interview with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy where she will ask him how critical the U.S.’ aid will be to the war effort.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
'You can never lose hope,' Zelenskyy says as war in Ukraine continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exclusively joins Meet the Press and explains why he doesn't "lose hope" despite the injuries and lives lost during the war with Russia.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Americans are not ‘funding’ war in Ukraine, they’re ‘protecting freedom’: Full Zelenskyy interview
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts to the House’s passage of aid to Ukraine and explains the impact it will have the war with Russia.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
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 -
Zelensky stresses need for weapons system to win war in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Sunday that his country needs a "crucial" weapons system to help win its war against Russia. NBC host Kristen Welker asked Zelensky if Ukraine could win the war now that the House approved additional ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Provocative 'Civil War' prevails at the box office in its second weekend
The dystopian thriller about journalists attempting to cover the collapse of the U.S., starring Kirsten Dunst, held off a challenge from Universal's 'Abigail,' in the horror film's first weekend.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How the Movie “Civil War” Echoes Real Political Anxieties
“Civil War” has tapped into a dark set of national angst. In polls and in interviews, a segment of voters say they fear the country’s divides may lead to actual, not just rhetorical, battles.The New York Times - Top stories - Entertainment -
Sex workers denounce UK banks for waging ‘war’ on their jobs
Campaigners say debanking and financial exclusion increases vulnerability to criminals and traffickersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Gina Raimondo says 'we've out-innovated China' amid chips war
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on semiconductor manufacturing Sunday, declaring that the U.S. has “out-innovated” China as the two nations fight to advance their domestic technology ...The Hill - Politics - China -
How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine?
Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally looks imminent. After the US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a $61bn aid package for Ukraine, Dan Sabbagh looks at what it ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Debanking complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge
Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been upheldFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Debanking complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge
Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been upheldFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War
The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Consulting firms step up efforts to push out their low performers
McKinsey’s mid-year reviews are the latest attempt to increase ‘attrition’Financial Times - Business