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Top US military officer visits Israel amid fears of Iranian attack
U.S. Central Command head Gen. Erik Kurilla is in Israel to speak with officials as fear grows about a possible attack on Israel by Iran and the militant groups it backs, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. “Gen. Kurilla is in Israel. He's, as I ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Friday Briefing: U.S. General Visits Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Attack
Also, O.J. Simpson died at 76.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Region is on the brink, says UN secretary general – Middle East crisis live
António Guterres warns of ‘real danger of devastating full-scale conflict’ at meeting of UN security council. Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so farJordan declared a state of emergency amid ...The Guardian - World -
Antony Blinken's Ahistorical Advice for Israel
Raids and airstrikes can be tactically effective, but they don’t amount to a strategy for winning a war.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
USC cancels valedictorian's graduation speech amid safety concerns over pro-Palestinian post
A controversial decision by leaders at the University of Southern California relates to the debate raging on many U.S. campuses over the war in Gaza. The school says it's canceling a planned graduation speech by its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Biden to meet with Iraqi PM amid tension over troops, renewed ISIS threats
President Biden will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the White House on Monday with the future of American troops in Iraq is in flux, and as the Islamic terror group ISIS has re-emerged amid mounting tensions in the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Blinken Heads to G7 Meeting for Talks on Israel and Ukraine
The U.S. secretary of state and his counterparts will gather in Italy as world leaders try to contain the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack
Booms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a regionwide warABC News - World - Iran -
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia's invasion of UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
Palestinians celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid war
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Palestinians are celebrating amid the devastation of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. But for many, it was a day of mourning. Among them was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, whose three sons and ...CBS News - World -
U.S. Stocks Erase Early Gains
U.S. stocks extended recent declines as March retail sales increased more than expected, causing traders scale back bets on Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
State Department condemns West Bank violence between Palestinians, Israeli settlers
The State Department condemned rising violence in the West Bank on Monday, encouraging both sides to de-escalate tensions after clashes that have killed an Israeli and two Palestinians. Violence broke out last week as Israeli settlers searched for ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Harris to visit 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' amid host's feud with Trump
Vice President Harris is going live on late-night — and sitting down with one of former President Trump's favorite TV host targets — with an appearance next week on Jimmy Kimmel's ABC show. The VP is booked as a guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies tumble amid Middle East tensions
By Sunday morning it had rebounded to trade above $64,000. Other coins like ether also saw heavy selling, down by up 10% in some cases.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Australia to Boost Defense Spending Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Australia is boosting its defense budget and rethinking its defense plans as strategic competition between the U.S. and China heats up in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
US defense secretary rejects Israel genocide accusations; Blinken and Cameron urge US House to pass Ukraine aid - live
Lloyd Austin says no evidence of genocide; UK foreign secretary says pending US aid is crucial for Ukraine’s success against Russia. Ken Buck was one of eight Republicans who voted to eject the previous speaker, Kevin McCarthy, last October. But ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The Latest | Israel vows to defend itself if Iran responds to attack on its consulate
Israel’s military says it is prepared to defend the country and strike back if Iran decides to retaliate for this month’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in SyriaABC News - World - Iran -
Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.CBS News - Top stories -
USC says it's canceling pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech over security concerns
The University of Southern California has sparked condemnation from a leading Muslim group after it canceled a planned commencement speech by its valedictorian, citing security concerns due to tensions over “the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”NBC News - Top stories -
Germany's Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million
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Togo bans protests over a canceled presidential election as tensions rise
Togo’s government says a planned three-day protest over the arrest of opposition figures and new legislation scrapping president elections is illegal, raising tensions in the West African nation that has been ruled by the same family for almost 60 ...ABC News - World -
Mexico calls on UN to expel Ecuador over embassy raid as tensions soar
Ecuadorian police forced their way inside embassy in Quito to arrest former vice-president who was seeking asylum in Mexico. Mexico is demanding that the United Nations expel Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top UN court ...The Guardian - World - Mexico -
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza as Hamas official vows to 'break' Israel
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‘No one dared’: some in Gaza back Iran’s attack as Israel continues strikes
Hamas says Tehran’s actions ‘a natural right and a deserved response’ in statement supporting drone and missile assault. Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has kept up its military strikes in the Gaza Strip after Iran’s overnight attacks, ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: As Diplomats Visit, Israel Signals It Will Answer Iran’s Attack
The top diplomats from Britain and Germany were in Jerusalem, working to persuade Israel to avoid a response to Iran that could drag the region into a broader war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Saudis, UAE Warn of Dangers of a War Spreading in the Region
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Antony Blinken Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.CNN - Top stories -
Anti-Violence Activist Says N.Y.P.D. Leaders Defamed Her Over Criticism
Dana Rachlin, who filed a federal defamation lawsuit against the Police Department, said the string of recent attacks by high-level officials against critics was not surprising.The New York Times - Top stories -
China remains crucial for U.S. chipmakers amid rising tensions between the world's top two economies
Data from S&P Global shows that many U.S. chip giants generate a larger share of revenue from China compared with the U.S. despite increasing trade barriers.CNBC - Business - China -
Container ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard near Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
New video shows a group raiding a container ship in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran state media said Revolutionary Guard commandos carried out the attack and seized control of the ship. Today, the Israeli Army vowed Iran will bear ...CBS News - Top stories -
Serbia to buy French fighter jets in pivot away from Russia
One of Moscow’s strongest allies in the Balkans is purchasing more European and US weaponsFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Pressure mounts on US lawmakers to approve new aid for Israel
Republicans call for vote on stalled funding package as Iran’s attack adds urgency to divisive issueFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
The ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ may unfold for gold and silver this week, amid Middle East tensions
A selloff in the stock market can, as it has in the past, lead investors to seek out ways to cover their losses, including a sale of their precious-metals holdings.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil price falls despite Middle East tensions; Tesla ‘to cut 10% of staff’; Goldman Sachs profits jump – business live
Brent crude dips to $90 per barrel as markets monitor Israel-Iran, while 14,000 jobs could be cut at Tesla. Middle East crisis live: Israel calls for new sanctions on Iran at heated UN security council meetingTesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk ...The Guardian - World -
Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
A transitional council tasked with choosing Haiti’s next prime minister and Cabinet has been formally established as gangs tighten their grip on the troubled Caribbean countryABC News - World -
German university rescinds Jewish American’s job offer over pro-Palestinian letter
Nancy Fraser, professor of philosophy at the New School, condemned killings in Gaza carried out by the Israeli military. A leading Jewish American philosopher has been disinvited from taking up a prestigious professorship at the University of ...The Guardian - World - Germany -
Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle
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Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle
An Israeli court has ordered the eviction of Palestinian family in a deeply contested neighborhood of east JerusalemABC News - World - Israel -
The Latest | UN chief calls for `urgent de-escalation' in the Middle East
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “urgent de-escalation” of hostilities in a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister following Tehran’s weekend attack on IsraelABC News - World -
Israel ‘making decision to act’ after Iran attack, says Cameron on Jerusalem visit
UK foreign secretary is probably first non-Israeli politician to admit military reprisal is inevitable but urges Israel not to escalate. Middle East crisis – live updatesDavid Cameron has said it is clear Israel is “making a decision to act” in ...The Guardian - World - Iran