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U.S. says escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a group of American Jewish leaders on Tuesday that further escalation with Iran is not in the interests of either the U.S. or Israel, three people who attended the meeting told Axios.
The Biden administration and several other Western countries allied with Israel are urging Benjamin Netanyahu's government not to rush into a retaliation against Iran that could lead to a regional war.
The U.S. assessment is that Iran would respond to any significant, overt Israeli strike on Iranian soil with a new round of missile and drone attacks, a senior U.S. offici… Read more
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Should international allies have a say in how a nation responds to threats or acts of aggression against it?
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Advise but not dictate. Democratically elected governments should be allowed to make their own decisions even if we are not supportive of that government or their policies. The US cannot be allowed to treat their allies as subservient.
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U.S. says war drone escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a group of American Jewish leaders on Tuesday that further escalation with Iran is not in the interests of either the U.S. or Israel, three people who attended the meeting told Axios.
The Biden administration and several other Western countries allied with Israel are urging Benjamin Netanyahu's government not to rush into a retaliation against Iran that could lead to a regional war.
The U.S. assessment is that Iran would respond to any significant, overt Israeli strike on Iranian soil with a new round of missile and drone attacks, a senior U.S. offici… Read more
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Over 50 survivors of Israeli rave massacre have committed suicide
Following the Hamas-led massacre at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, about fifty survivors have committed suicide, revealed Guy Ben Shimon.
Ben Shimon, a survivor of the massacre, spoke on Tuesday at a Parliamentary hearing for a State Audit Commission on the treatment of the survivors of October 7.
"Few people know, but there have been almost 50 suicides among the Nova survivors. This number, which was true two months ago, may have increased since," Ben Shimon said, emphasizing that many of his friends who escaped the massacre could not recover from what they had experienced.… Read more
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FBI Wanted "Back Door" On Telegram Text App To Spy On Users
The US government had wanted a backdoor to Telegram in order to potentially spy on its users, the social media platform’s founder Pavel Durov said in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. The attention from the FBI was one of the reasons Durov dropped the idea of setting up the company in San Francisco, he said.
Born in St Petersburg, Durov first founded VK, Russia’s answer to Facebook, together with his mathematician brother Nikolay. The brothers later developed the Telegram messaging service and social media platform, which describes itself as one of the safest… Read more
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UN Envoy to Libya Resigns, Citing Futility in Political Progress Amidst Feuding Factions
In a striking development that underscores the deep-rooted political challenges facing Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations' special envoy for the country, has announced his resignation. Bathily's departure highlights a profound disillusionment with the ability of the UN to facilitate Libya's political transition, a process marred by the self-serving interests of the country's leaders and exacerbated by the involvement of foreign backers. His resignation, announced during a UN Security Council meeting, comes as a stark indictment of the ongoing political deadlock… Read more
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Israel’s War Leaders Don’t Trust One Another
Long-simmering grudges and arguments over how best to fight Hamas have soured relations between Israel’s wartime decision makers—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the former head of the Israeli military, Benny Gantz. The three men are at odds over the biggest decisions they need to make: how to launch a decisive military push, free Israel’s hostages and govern the postwar strip.
Now, they also must make one of the biggest decisions the country has ever faced: how to respond to Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. Thei… Read more
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Cities Tackle Rising Crime with Innovative Solutions
Cities across the nation are taking bold steps to address the surge in crime, particularly focusing on innovative strategies to curb violent incidents and teen crime. In a recent development, the Michigan State University (MSU) police department is investigating an assault at the campus library, where five suspects allegedly targeted victims based on sexual orientation bias. This incident highlights the growing concern over hate crimes and the need for comprehensive strategies to combat such violence.
Meanwhile, in an effort to tackle the persistent issue of teen crime, the Charlotte-Mecklenbu… Read more
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Social Media Platform X Complies with Election Commission's Takedown Orders in India
In a move that underscores the growing scrutiny over digital platforms' role in political processes, social media giant Platform X has complied with the Election Commission of India's (ECI) orders to withhold certain political posts ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The directive, aimed at ensuring a fair electoral process, targeted posts from prominent political figures and parties, including the YSR Congress, AAP, N Chandrababu Naidu, and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, citing violations of the model code of conduct. This action comes as India gears up for its Lok… Read more
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Severe floods ravage Dubai minutes after intense rain storm
Dubai International Airport forced to divert flights after torrential downpour causes the runway to look like an ocean.
Citizens are being told to stay inside as thunder, lighting, hail and heavy rain slams the region.
Dubai saw more rainfall in one day than they see on average for an entire year, nearly 5 inches.
The country of Oman was also hit by the intense rain which reportedly killed 18 people.
Dubai is more generally known for its hot and dry desert weather, with the average temperature in April 33ºC.
However, flash flooding can be deadly, especially if people are in the vicinity… Read more
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Ukraine funding Bill Include $8 billion to pay the salaries of government employees
Republican House leader Mike Johnson proposes $48 billion for Ukraine, including almost $8 billion to pay Ukrainian government salaries and pensions.
Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said he planned this week to advance a long-stalled national security spending package to aid Israel, Ukraine and other American allies, along with a separate bill aimed at mollifying conservatives who have been vehemently opposed to backing Kyiv.
Mr. Johnson’s announcement, coming after he has agonized for weeks over whether and how to advance an infusion of critical aid to Ukraine amid stiff Republican resist… Read more
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Ukraine's Urgent Call for Support: A Plea for Ammunition and Air Defense
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its third year, the nation faces critical vulnerabilities that threaten its ability to sustain its defense efforts against Russian aggression. The shortages of ammunition, soldiers, and air defense systems have created a dire situation, forcing Ukrainian commanders to make nearly impossible decisions on how to allocate their limited resources. The gravity of these challenges has prompted Ukraine to issue a fervent appeal to its allies for immediate assistance in bolstering its defense capabilities.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell,… Read more
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China reveals plan to end Ukraine war
World powers should focus on restoring peace and stability in Ukraine rather than seeking “selfish gains,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday.
The chancellor arrived in China on Sunday, accompanied by a large delegation of ministers and business executives.
Meeting with Scholz at Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Xi told the German leader that all parties should work together to restore peace in Ukraine as soon as possible. The Chinese leader also outlined four principles that he believes will prevent the… Read more
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Do you believe world powers can truly set aside their own interests to achieve peace in conflict zones like Ukraine?
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I don't think they can but I'd love to see it
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World powers, ideally through the UN, should be much clearer on their position regarding the rights and wrongs of conflict, and be prepared to back up that position with strong economic and political sanctions, or military support and intervention.
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US makes failed bid for Iran to allow 'symbolic strike' by Israel
An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel "a symbolic strike to save face” following Iran's retaliatory drone and missile barrage this weekend.
“Iran has received messages from mediators to let the regime do a symbolic strike to save face and asked Iran not to retaliate,” the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed to The Cradle.
He added that Tehran “outright rejected” the proposal, delivered by mediators, and reiterated warnings… Read more
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Do you believe allowing a 'symbolic strike' could potentially avoid further escalation or would it just provoke more tension?
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They need to shut up , loud obnoxious and lacking in humanitarianism
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Elections Adapt to Changing Times with Mail-In Ballots and 'Cure' Policies
As elections evolve in response to societal needs, the spotlight has turned to mail-in voting and innovative 'cure' policies aimed at ensuring every vote counts. With primary elections on the horizon, voters are reminded of the critical deadlines for requesting mail-in ballots, a method that has gained prominence for its convenience and accessibility. This year, the last day to request a mail-in ballot is fast approaching, signaling a pivotal moment for those planning to exercise their right to vote from the comfort of their homes.
In a move to enhance voter participation and address… Read more
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Police Shut Down Conservative Conference To "Guarantee Safety"
Police in Brussels have stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
Local authorities ordered the controversial National Conservatism (NatCon) Conference to be closed to “guarantee public safety”.
Ms Braverman, the former home secretary, and Mr Farage, the former Ukip leader, were among the political names advertised to speak at the event on Tuesday alongside right-wing Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orban.
Officers arrived after the event began at the Claridge venue in central Brussels to tell organisers the… Read more
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Ukrainians in frontline cities feel brunt of Russia’s invasion
Under orders from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s forces are rushing to fortify their defence lines. They claim to be holding on but Russia is pounding them with devastating glide bombs, missiles and heavy artillery to try to punch its way through.
Just 30km north-west of Avdiivka, Myrnohrad is in their crosshairs. So are the nearby frontline cities of Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk and Slovyansk, all of which are coming under heavy and steady Russian attacks, leaving locals few options but to flee.
Of Myrnohrad’s pre-war population of 47,000, only about half remain.… Read more
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