Us Leadership Role in Middle East Facing Deep Challenges
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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 -
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: 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: UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
Emergency services said bodies found at Nasser hospital as Volker Turk says he is ‘horrified’ by destruction at al-Shifa medical facilities. A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike deep into Lebanon killed a fighter of the Iran-backed ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Review of U.N. Agency Prompts New Calls to Restore Its Funding
The United Nations and others said donors should resume support for UNRWA after a review found that Israel hadn’t backed up claims that many agency workers are members of terrorist groups.The New York Times - World -
'Squad' Member Summer Lee Faces Primary Challenge Over Criticism of Israel
The Pittsburgh Democrat angers Jewish constituents and draws praise from progressives.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Casey faces his most serious election challenge from McCormick
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is potentially staring down his closest race yet, against Republican David McCormick, in what will be one of the pivotal Senate contests in November. In Tuesday's primary, McCormick is set to officially become the GOP ...The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine faces race against time to deploy US funding
Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill in WashingtonFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Japan’s remarkable call for American leadership
What stood out last week was the fact that a Japanese leader appeared before Congress and told the United States to act like a global power.The Hill - Politics - Japan -
Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak
The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroidsABC News - Health -
Event to commemorate role of Indian soldiers
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Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft
Rumors say the Chargers might trade the No. 5 and pass on a chance to draft a top receiver, but L.A.'s good news is the 2024 NFL draft class is deep.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Fortis adds former WB Games, EA employees to leadership team
Fortis announced today that it’s filled three new positions on its executive team: Chief Publishing Officer, VP of art and SVP of game development. Kimberly Corbett, formerly the SVP of digital publishing at Warner Bros. Games, takes the former ...VentureBeat - Tech -
4 Traits That Quickly Identify Someone With Good Leadership Skills
In today's disruptive world, leaders need more than IQ or technical skills.Inc. - Business -
Greene says MAGA base 'done with Republican leadership like Mike Johnson'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday doubled down on her criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing former President Trump's "MAGA" base is opposed to Johnson after he "betrayed" Republicans. Greene, speaking with former White ...The Hill - Politics -
Yellowstone’s Wolves: A Debate Over Their Role in the Park’s Ecosystem
New research questions the long-held theory that reintroduction of such a predator caused a trophic cascade, spawning renewal of vegetation and spurring biodiversity.The New York Times - Science -
The Role That Taught Judi Dench All About Passion
Judi Dench reflects on performing theater’s greatest romance in an excerpt from ‘”Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent,” a book consisting of conversations with actor Brendan O’Hea.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum Would Examine Role of Military in Companies
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Looking for role models among the spiritual leaders of history? Look to the women in their lives | Jackie Bailey
I want a spiritual role model who would have understood how to avert a meltdown at school pickup. So who are the women spiritual leaders?. Sometimes I think the entire point of religion is to help men behave more like women.. Members of a ...The Guardian - World -
Chiefs' Rashee Rice set to receive at least multi-game suspension for role in multi-vehicle crash, per report
Rice and Theodore Knox, who also caused the crash, are facing eight chargesCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
With Kawhi Leonard out, James Harden steps into an old, familiar role
If Harden can sustain his success, it could give the Clippers a more formidable attack when Leonard returns.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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 -
4/21: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Senate Intelligence Committee chair Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia talks what the timeline for a possible TikTok sale or ban could look like. Plus, House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on the foreign aid ...CBS News - World -
Trump’s Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control
The mundanity of the courtroom has all but swallowed Donald Trump, who for decades has sought to project an image of bigness and a sense of power.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump