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Trump:

Trump: Anybody running for President or Vice President should be forced to take a Cognitive Examination prior to entering the Race! By doing so, we wouldn’t be surprised at people like Barack “Hussein” Obama, or Sleepy Joe Biden, getting “ELECTED.” Our Country would be a much better place! I took the Exam three times during my (“THREE!”) Terms as President, and ACED IT ALL THREE TIMES — An Achievement that, even on a single Exam, according to the Doctors, has rarely been done be

Trump:

Trump: Congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his Nomination to be the next Prime Minister of Iraq! We wish him success as he works to form a new Government free from terrorism that could deliver a brighter future for Iraq. We look forward to a strong, vibrant, and highly productive new relationship between Iraq and the United States. This is the beginning of a tremendous new chapter between our Nations — Prosperity, Stability, and Success like never seen before. Again, Ali, CONGRATULATIONS

Trump:

Trump: In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky. People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great Inter-Country Trade, especially having to do with the Woo

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·8 days ago

Routine returns but Iranians struggle to afford daily life

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

UN chief: Cost of Iran war could have funded aid for 87 million people

UN chief: Cost of Iran war could have funded aid for 87 million people The $25b that the US has already spent on the war in Iran could have paid for the entirety of the UN’s humanitarian plan for 2026 to provide life-saving assistance to 87 million people, its head of humanitarian operations told AFP on Thursday. The United Nations has received 28 percent of its funding for the proposed $23b humanitarian plan for this year. UN under-secretary-general Tom Fletcher said that this represent

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·8 days ago

Iranian exile faces Canada court battle over defamation allegations as hearing looms

The case, before the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver, has been brought by Mitra Tarameshloo, her husband Alaeddin Ahmadi, and, in amended filings, businessman Ali Tarameshloo.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·8 days ago

Sgt. Liem Ben-Hamo killed in southern Lebanon

Twelve IDF soldiers were wounded on Thursday after a drone struck an armored military vehicle near the northern community of Shomera, as drone incursion sirens blared across northern Israel.

CRITICALGround

Israeli commander says Israeli troops are 10km into Lebanon and have ‘no intention' to retreat

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·8 days ago

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs19

The government raised on Thursday the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs393.35 per litre and HSD’s at Rs380.19. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from May 1. Earlier, The Petroleum Division refuted reports claiming that petrol stations were to shut down in the country owing to a fuel shortage. “There is no truth to reports of

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·8 days ago

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

🌍 Global·Foreign Policy·8 days ago

‘Everything Depends on Our Attitudes’

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken on Hegseth, Hormuz, and NATO’s future.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·8 days ago

US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours

In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.

HIGHPolitical

Easing UNSC sanctions on North Korea could pave way for renewed dialogue — Russian envoy

Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that "the Council made a serious mistake by placing permanent sanctions on the DPRK, thereby paralyzing its own ability to act in accordance with the UN Charter"

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·8 days ago

CRITICALNaval

US Blockade Of Ports An "Extension Of Military Operations": Iran President

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🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·8 days ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·8 days ago

No aid for Kiev in US military budget for 2027 — Pentagon

At the same time, Jules Hurst noted that the Pentagon will soon begin using the $400 million military aid package for Ukraine previously approved by Congress

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·8 days ago

13 terrorists killed as bids to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border in KP foiled: ISPR

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HIGHPolitical

Zelenskyy: We are building system to counter shadow grain fleet, just as with shadow oil fleet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has noted the importance of synchronizing sanctions against Russia, in particular regarding the shadow grain fleet, recalling "an acute Israeli track on such stolen grain" and announcing the resolution of personnel issues within the structure of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry and the ambassadorial corps.

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·8 days ago

HIGHNaval

Italy condemns ‘unlawful’ Israeli raid of Gaza-bound aid ships

Italy condemns ‘unlawful’ Israeli raid of Gaza-bound aid ships Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office in Rome condemned Israel’s interception of aid ships heading for Gaza on Thursday and demanded that Italian citizens “unlawfully detained” by Israel be released. Germany and Italy also issued a joint statement expressing their “deep concern” against “irresponsible actions” and urging “full respect of international law”. Israel confirmed that it arrested an estimated 175 activists

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: The world has witnessed Iran’s tolerance and conciliation. What is being done under the guise of a naval blockade is an extension of military operations against a nation paying the price for its resistance and independence. Continuation of this oppressive approach is intolerable.

🇲🇲 Myanmar·NY Times World·8 days ago

HIGHPolitical

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Moved to House Arrest From Prison in Myanmar

The ousted civilian leader has been detained since a military coup forced her from power in 2021.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan·Dawn·8 days ago

KP CM Afridi hints at legislation against collateral damage in drone strikes

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🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·8 days ago

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

By Crispian Balmer ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would not hand out awards to artists from Russia or Israel. The Biennale did not give a reason for the move, which marks a dramatic escalation in a dispute that has thrown one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art events into turmoil days before its May 9 opening.

CRITICALNaval

Iranian president calls US blockade ‘extension of military operations’

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

Pentagon denies reports of plans to request additional $200 bln for war against Iran

Pete Hegseth said he did not know where that number came from

🇮🇷 Iran·TASS·8 days ago

Petroleum Division refutes reports of petrol stations' closure from May 1

The Petroleum Division refuted on Thursday reports claiming that petrol stations were to shut down in the country owing to fuel shortage. “There is no truth to reports of the closure of petrol pumps from May 1. The supply of petroleum products will continue uninterrupted,” the Petroleum Division posted on X. It said, “Spreading panic among the people through fake propaganda should be avoided.” The Petroleum Division pointed out that uninterrupted supply of petroleum pr

🌍 Global·Dawn·8 days ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·8 days ago

Defense Forces hit refinery in Orsk, two Russian helicopters – AFU General Staff

On Wednesday, April 29, and on the night of April 30, units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck important enemy facilities, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

Israeli attack on Lebanon kills six more people

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🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·8 days ago

Russia's UN envoy condemns France-Poland war games as provocative

The drills are set to take place over the Baltic Sea and in northern Poland

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Jazeera·8 days ago

Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens

Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.

CRITICALESCALATION

#China #USA

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·8 days ago

NEW: UK raised its national terrorism threat level to SEVERE (highly likely attack) today.

NEW: UK raised its national terrorism threat level to SEVERE (highly likely attack) today. 🇬🇧 National level: SEVERE (attack highly likely).

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

US may deploy new hypersonic missile against Iran as Trump weighs fresh strikes: Report

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