‘Boys now in middle school will fight in Gaza,’ Gantz says

Israel's war against Hamas will last so long that boys still in school can expect to fight in Gaza, Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has said.  "Fighting against Hamas will take time," he said in a statement to the media.  "Boys who are now in middle school will still fight in the Gaza Strip." … Continue reading ‘Boys now in middle school will fight in Gaza,’ Gantz says

OPINION: Targeting leader’s family won’t change Hamas’s position

The death of six members of Ismail Haniyeh's family will not change Hamas's belief that it is in the "driving seat" of ceasefire negotiations, says a security expert. "The assumption is that this [reported attack on Haniyeh's family] is designed to put pressure on Hamas to agree to a new hostage deal," he says. "What … Continue reading OPINION: Targeting leader’s family won’t change Hamas’s position

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Netanyahu ‘only interested in his own survival’, Pelosi says

Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has accused Israel's prime minister of only being concerned with his own political survival.  Speaking to former Barack Obama aide David Axelrod's podcast, she said: "I've said this to Netanyahu over the years: 'I don't know whether you don't know how to make peace, you don't want to make … Continue reading Netanyahu ‘only interested in his own survival’, Pelosi says

Israel ‘must be punished’ for Iranian consulate ‘attack’ – Supreme leader

Iran's supreme leader says Israel "must be punished" for an apparent attack on an Iranian consulate building in Syria. Tehran has blamed Israel for the airstrike in the Syrian capital of Damascus last week which killed two of its senior military commanders. "The evil regime made a mistake and must be punished and it shall … Continue reading Israel ‘must be punished’ for Iranian consulate ‘attack’ – Supreme leader

Russian church describes conflict as ‘holy war’ against Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox Church has declared Russia's invasion a "holy war" against Ukraine as it looks to form "wider nationalist ideology" around the conflict, according to military analysts. The declaration was made in a new document adopted by the the World Russian People's Council, led by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the head of the ROC and … Continue reading Russian church describes conflict as ‘holy war’ against Ukraine

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‘Degradation’ of Ukraine’s air defence system gives Russia upper hand, experts say

The "continued degradation" of Ukraine's air defence system is giving Russia an advantage in the conflict, experts have warned. "Further degradation" could also allow the Russian air force security along the frontline and allow it to carry out "routine large scale aviation operations" on Ukrainian cities to "devastating effect", the Institute for the Study of … Continue reading ‘Degradation’ of Ukraine’s air defence system gives Russia upper hand, experts say

OPINION: The future of Russia-Ukraine war is bleak

Russia has reportedly introduced a new weapon to its inventory - and it might still have a good reason to be cautious Some reports have suggested the Russian miliary has lost more than 10% of its frontline fighter jets since the start of the conflict. Over the past few weeks, Russian fighter jets have reportedly … Continue reading OPINION: The future of Russia-Ukraine war is bleak

NONSENSE: US dismisses Russian concert attack allegations against Ukraine

The White House has described Russia's allegation that Ukraine was involved in the attack on the Crocus City concert hall as "nonsense". National security spokesman John Kirby said it was clear that Islamic State was "solely responsible."  He added the US passed a written warning of an extremist attack to Russian security services, one of … Continue reading NONSENSE: US dismisses Russian concert attack allegations against Ukraine

Death toll from Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143

The number of people dead from last week's Moscow concert hall attack has risen to 143, according to Russian authorities. The updated figure from Russia’s Emergencies Ministry did not state the number of wounded. However, health minister Mikhail Murashko said on Wednesday that 80 people were in hospital and another 205 had sought medical treatment … Continue reading Death toll from Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143

Putin says idea Russia would attack NATO states such as Poland is ‘drivel’

Vladimir Putin has described the idea that Russia would carry out attacks on NATO states as "complete nonsense". In a speech to Russian air force pilots last night, he said the country had "no aggressive intentions" towards countries such as Poland or the Baltics states. "The idea that we will attack some other country - … Continue reading Putin says idea Russia would attack NATO states such as Poland is ‘drivel’

If football was a school

If football was a school🤔 1️⃣- School Principal - Sir Alex Ferguson 2️⃣- Science Teacher - Pep Guardiola 3️⃣- Maths Teacher - Josè Mourinhò 4️⃣- History Teacher - Arsene Wenger 5️⃣- The Arrogant Popular Student Who Loves Bragging About Materialistic Things But Very Serious In Class - Cristiano Ronaldo 6️⃣- The Quiet Student Who Is … Continue reading If football was a school

King Charles shares personal Easter message after cancer diagnosis

The King has said he is continuing to serve the nation with "my whole heart" in a personal Easter message in the wake of his and the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnoses. The pre-recorded audio was broadcast in his absence at a Royal Maundy service at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday ahead of the Easter weekend. … Continue reading King Charles shares personal Easter message after cancer diagnosis

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Intel to build, expand chip factories worth $100 billion in 4 states

After securing US$19.5 billion in federal grants and loans provided by President Joe Biden's initiative for a broader U.S. chipmaking renaissance, Intel is planning a $100-billion spending spree across four states. With the funding, the chip maker will build and expand factories and hopes to secure another $25 billion in tax breaks. The centerpiece of … Continue reading Intel to build, expand chip factories worth $100 billion in 4 states

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China demands investigation into suicide blast that killed 5 Chinese engineers

China has demanded a "thorough investigation" after five of its nationals were killed in an attack on a convoy in Bisham tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Shangla, Dawn reported. Geo News reported, citing Malakand's deputy inspector general of police (DIG) on Tuesday that a suicide bomber crashed his vehicle full of explosives into the car in … Continue reading China demands investigation into suicide blast that killed 5 Chinese engineers

KILL THEM ALL: Former Russian president suggests punishment for terrorists

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has called for the gunmen and anyone else involved in Friday's attack near Moscow to be killed. The deadly attack has prompted discussions among Vladimir Putin's allies about resurrecting the death penalty, which has not been used in Russia since 1996. In a post to Telegram after the four suspects … Continue reading KILL THEM ALL: Former Russian president suggests punishment for terrorists