Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?
A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland
The decision comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.
Airbus Space Likely Provided Satellite Imagery of U.S. Military Assets to China Before Operation Epic Fury – Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)
- Airbus Space Likely Provided Satellite Imagery of U.S. Military Assets to China Before Operation Epic Fury Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)
- Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases Financial Times
- Iran Reportedly Used Chinese Satellite To Target U.S. Bases—Here’s How China And Russia Could Help Iran Forbes
- How China and Russia are becoming Iran’s eyes in the sky The Telegraph
- Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases: Report NDTV
Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds
Lack of funding leaving police forces failing to keep pace with two-thirds annual increase in referrals, says report
Child victims of online sexual abuse are being inadequately protected from further harm because police forces are struggling to cope with an increase in this crime, his majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary has warned.
Michelle Skeer said: “Without investment and coordination, the situation will worsen and children could be put at further risk.”
Continue reading...Two arrested over attempted arson attack on synagogue in north London
Woman, 47, and man, 46, held on suspicion of arson endangering life after attempted Finchley attack
A 47-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after an attempted attack on a synagogue in Finchley, north London, as part of an investigation into what the Metropolitan police described as an “antisemitic hate crime”.
The force said the woman was arrested at an address in Watford just after 4.45pm on Wednesday, while the man was arrested at 7.15pm in the Watford area. Both suspects remain in police custody.
Continue reading...WSJ: Europe is quietly building a NATO fallback in case the US steps back – Euromaidan Press
- WSJ: Europe is quietly building a NATO fallback in case the US steps back Euromaidan Press
- Exclusive | Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out WSJ
- Key Allies Conjure Up Plan In Case of Epic Trump Meltdown The Daily Beast
- Europe prepares plan to replace US command in NATO if Trump decides to leave - WSJ The Jerusalem Post
- Toward a more European NATO, without weakening the U.S. bond, says MP Calovini Decode39
Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Tehran in Bid to Keep U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Alive – The New York Times
- Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Tehran in Bid to Keep U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Alive The New York Times
- White House optimistic about Iran deal as key Pakistani negotiator visits Tehran CNN
- Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again The New York Times
- What to know about Pakistan’s army chief and his role as mediator between Iran and the US AP News
- A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect Yahoo
What Orban’s loss means for far right movements around the world – NPR
- What Orban's loss means for far right movements around the world NPR
- Opinion | Here’s How to Defeat Trumpism The New York Times
- Magyar vows rapid power transfer, targets state-controlled media Euronews.com
- Orban-proofing the EU The Economist
- Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media Al Jazeera
Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says – Reuters
- Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says Reuters
- Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire Goes Into Effect The New York Times
- Ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect - follow live BBC
- Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close Al Jazeera
- Trump predicted Israel–Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges Fox News
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.
Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?
Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's cigars survive the crisis?
How the Iran war made China stronger – GZERO Media
- How the Iran war made China stronger GZERO Media
- Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain The Guardian
- The Math on the Iran War Favors ... China Bloomberg.com
- The Iran war is not about China Atlantic Council
- What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience? South China Morning Post
Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.
Guterres urges end to arms flow as Sudan war enters fourth year
The flow of weapons to Sudan must stop, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on the war's third anniversary.
US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran
Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.
Online age checks are coming in Europe – politico.eu
- Online age checks are coming in Europe politico.eu
- ‘No more excuses’: Von der Leyen says EU age checking app is ready politico.eu
- EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access Reuters
- Statement by President von der Leyen with Executive Vice-President Virkkunen on the digital age verification app European Commission
- EU age verification app announced to protect children online DW.com
Pakistan and Bangladesh migrants are faking they are gay to get asylum in the UK: Report – The Times of India
- Pakistan and Bangladesh migrants are faking they are gay to get asylum in the UK: Report The Times of India
- Migrants are making false domestic abuse allegations to stay in the UK, BBC investigation finds BBC
- UK cracks down on fake asylum claims as Home Secretary warns of deportation and action against ‘sham lawyers’ The Times of India
- Pakistan, Bangladesh Migrants Pose As Gay To Access UK Asylum: Report NDTV
- Asylum seekers who pretend to be gay will be deported, says No 10 The Times
Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest – NPR
Pakistani army chief in Tehran amid bid to restart US talks
Pakistan’s army chief has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Iran and the US.
Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks
Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.