Month: April 2022

Russia’s Lavrov warns of ‘real’ danger of World War III

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Moscow’s top diplomat accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of only ‘pretending’ to negotiate to end war, says ‘goodwill has its limits’ AFPToday, 11:57 pm MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that peace talks with Ukraine would continue, while warning there was a “real” danger of a World War III. Speaking to Russian news agencies, […]

Putin claims CIA behind assassination plot of pro-Kremlin TV host

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Russian president alleges failed plot orchestrated by the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence services involved blowing up TV presenter’s car.   25.04.22 23:02   Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged on Monday that Western intelligence agencies, specifically the CIA, had been advising Ukraine on how to assassinate Russian pro-Kremlin television presenter Vladimir Solovyov. Putin said that the […]

Israel strikes southern Lebanon in response to rocket fire

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AP , Monday 25 Apr 2022 The Israeli military said it struck Lebanon with artillery fire early Monday after a rocket was fired into Israel.   The Israeli army said the rocket landed in an open area in northern Israel, causing no damage or injuries. But shortly after, it said it struck “the sources of […]

Fmr. Iran MP: From the very beginning we wanted to build a nuclear bomb

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The former MP stated that Iran was unable to maintain the secrecy of its nuclear weapons program. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 25, 2022 11:31 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during his Iran news conference on April 30, 2018 (photo credit: REUTERS) Despite Iran’s insistence that its nuclear activity is for peaceful purposes only, former Iranian MP […]

Iran state TV says authorities foiled massive cyberattacks on public services

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Report claims over 100 agencies were targeted in recent days, but does not say which organizations and agencies came under attack By AP Today, 11:25 am Edit TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state television said authorities have foiled massive cyberattacks that sought to target public services, both government and privately owned. The report late on Sunday […]

Temple Mount closed to Jews ‘until further notice,’ says site administrator

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A record 4,625 Jewish visitors entered the Temple Mount during the Passover holiday. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 23, 2022 23:08 An Israeli border police officer walk at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, in Jerusalem’s Old City, on April 1, 2022. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Israel Police have informed the Temple Mount Administration that the Temple Mount […]

Israel adds Chinese RMB to Central Bank reserves for first time, cuts USD holdings

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Israel, whose foreign currency reserves have traditionally been made up of Dollars, Euros and British Pounds, will add four new currencies – including the Chinese Yuan (RMB). By BEN ZION GAD Published: APRIL 22, 2022 00:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 06:16     The Dollar and Yuan compete for influence. (photo credit: REUTERS) Israel has added four new currencies […]

Two rockets launched towards Israel, sirens not activated

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By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 23:46Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Two rockets were launched from Gaza on Friday evening, the IDF confirmed. One rocket landed inside the Gaza Strip, reportedly near Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza and injured four Palestinians, according to reports. While the IDF initially indicated […]

Six people killed by blast at restaurant in Somalia’s capital

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By REUTERS Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:36Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Six people were killed on Friday by a blast at a seaside restaurant in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, an ambulance service official told Reuters. “So far we have carried six dead civilians and seven others injured,” Abdikadir Abdirahman, director of Aamin Ambulance Service said.

Iran rejects US offers to lift sanctions in exchange for Tehran abandoning Soleimani revenge

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“The enemy keeps sending messages that if we give up on avenging Soleimani, they will give us some concessions or lift some sanctions,” Revolutionary Guards’ Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 21, 2022 17:14 Updated: APRIL 21, 2022 19:45     Statue of former IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Shahrekord, Iran, January 2022 (photo […]

In meeting with US diplomats, Abbas threatens to cut ties with Israel

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The threat was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Thursday night with US envoys who were dispatched to the region as part of an effort by the US to end recent security tensions. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 22, 2022 09:52 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a speech during the Palestinian Central Council (PLO) meeting […]