Blinken Heads to Middle East in Wake of Attacks on Synagogue Refugee Camp
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(De?) Escalation in the Middle East
US calls for calm between Israel and IranBBC News - Top stories -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Muted Reactions to Israeli Strikes on Iran Hint at De-Escalation
Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight were limited, and Iran downplayed them.The New York Times - World - Israel -
An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.BBC News - Top stories -
Germany's Scholz urges against escalation in the Middle East
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Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Middle East expert on Israeli strike on Iran: "It seems this is not an escalation"
U.S. officials have told CBS News that Israel attacked Iran early Friday and Iran's state-run media is reporting that three drones were shot down over the central city of Isfahan, which houses sites associated with the country's nuclear program. ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Political strategists on Trump's legal battles, Biden's handling of Middle East
A CBS News poll finds Americans' approval of the way President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war is at its lowest and more Americans want the president to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The Guardian view on escalation in the Middle East: calculation does not equate to safety | Editorial
Both Iran and Israel are calibrating their responses. That does not mean the region should breathe easy. The danger facing the Middle East is not from wild or impulsive action, but from the considered decisions of men who believe they know what ...The Guardian - World -
NATO chief: 'No one stands to benefit' from war in Middle East
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An attack on women that has devastated Australia
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in ...ABC News - Sports -
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operations
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operationsABC News - World - Israel -
UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The United Nations agency for refugees says Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights lawsABC News - World -
UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
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Jaden Rashada announces transfer from Arizona State, 1 year after landing there in wake of Florida NIL fiasco
Jaden Rashada's college career has been a wild ride so far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
‘Wake-up call’: pipeline leak exposes carbon capture safety gaps, advocates say
Estimated 2,548 barrels of carbon dioxide leaked from Exxon pipeline in Louisiana on 3 April, triggering alarm among residents. A major leak of CO2 from an ExxonMobil pipeline in Louisiana exposes dangerous safety gaps that should halt the ...The Guardian - World -
BOC's Macklem Says Inflation Edges 'Closer to Normal'
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials will monitor incoming data to check whether the downward momentum can be maintained.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nasdaq Logs Worst Weekly Performance Since 2022
Israel’s strike on Iran spooked markets before the open.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on E15, Parkland, BP, Nel and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran's Threat Emerges Into Daylight
Deterrence ‘by deference’ has failed, says Mark Dubowitz, and Tehran is now closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
The Iron Dome Isn't Meant to Protect Tehran From Consequences
One of the most potent weapons Israel could level against Iran remains clever diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Piles Sanctions on Alaska
As the election nears, he’s blocking oil drilling and mining in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Tesla’s stock suffers sixth straight slide as Cybertruck recall is announced
Tesla must recall nearly 4,000 Cybertruck vehicles due to potential problems with their accelerator pedals.MarketWatch - Business -
WSL: Reaction as Bergsvand own goal gives Everton win at Brighton
Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio Sussex commentary as Brighton face Everton in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Watch: Scottish Cup - Sokler heads dramatic Aberdeen leveller against Celtic
Watch live BBC One Scotland coverage, listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates as Scottish Cup holders Celtic meet Aberdeen in the semi-finals.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. not involved in any offensive operations, Blinken says of Israel's strike on Iran
Speaking after a meeting of G7 ministers in Capri, Italy, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had little to say about Israel's strike on Iran other than to say the U.S. was not involved in any offensive operations and that Washington and its ...NBC News - Politics - Iran -
Markets are a frog in boiling water on Iran-Israel
While the reaction to the latest hostilities has been tame, the global economy is too fragile for a new crisisFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Serious Fraud Office reviews cases after software problems
UK agency to look at past and present investigations as fresh issues emerge over evidence disclosureFinancial Times - Business -
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together
The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standingFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Netanyahu’s Iran gambit leaves chance of avoiding all-out war
Attack does not compel Tehran to respond, say former officials and analysts, though they fear a line has now been crossedFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran
Wreckage photographed in Iraq indicates how Israeli jets hit back at Tehran from afarFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.The New York Times - World -
Heading into his fifth start for the Dodgers, what have we learned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
Yamamoto's reliance on his curveball and splitter through his first four outings makes his arsenal one of the most unique in MLB.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
As India heads to the polls, Modi’s BJP is set to get a boost in opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu
Politics in Tamil Nadu has been dominated by regional players with ethno-nationalist ideologies, rooted in the Tamil language and culture.CNBC - Business - India -
Former Louisville head coach Kenny Payne joins John Calipari's staff at Arkansas
Payne was fired by Louisville last month after compiling a 12-52 record in his two seasons in charge.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
WATCH: 3 shih tzus pop their heads up above a tub mid-bath
Mabel, Alice, and August were ready for bath time to be over.ABC News - Top stories