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Israeli Missile with Radar-Evading Tech Reportedly Struck Iran's Air Defenses Near Natanz Nuclear Site
A missile fired in an alleged Israeli strike on air defenses near Iran's Natanz nuclear site had technology that enabled the weapon to evade the country's radar defense systems, according to two Western officials who spoke to The New York Times. 
A missile fired in an alleged Israeli strike on air defenses near Iran's Natanz nuclear site had technology that enabled the weapon to evade the country's radar defense systems, according to two Western officials who spoke to The New York Times. -
Iran Downplays Reported Israeli Drone Attacks, Signals No Retaliation to Avert Regional War
Explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation, a response that appeared gauged towards averting a region-wide war. 
Explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation, a response that appeared gauged towards averting a region-wide war. -
Think Tank Maps Out How Russia Could Attack NATO and Warns Ukraine Needs Urgent U.S. Aid
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has issued a stark warning that Ukraine cannot hold its current defensive lines without the rapid resumption of U.S. military assistance, particularly in the form of air defense and artillery support. In a Tuesday blog post, ISW researcher Frederick W. Kagan highlighted the dire situation on the battlefield, stating that Russian advances will accelerate absent urgent American action. 
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has issued a stark warning that Ukraine cannot hold its current defensive lines without the rapid resumption of U.S. military assistance, particularly in the form of air defense and artillery support. In a Tuesday blog post, ISW researcher Frederick W. Kagan highlighted the dire situation on the battlefield, stating that Russian advances will accelerate absent urgent American action. -
U.S. and Israel to Hold High-Level Talks on Possible Rafah Operation Amid Iran Tensions
The United States and Israel are set to hold a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, according to two U.S. officials. 
The United States and Israel are set to hold a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, according to two U.S. officials. -
Two German-Russian Nationals Arrested in Germany for Alleged Sabotage Plot Against US Military
German authorities have arrested two German-Russian nationals in Bavaria, accused of plotting sabotage attacks against U.S. military facilities in Germany. The arrests come as part of a broader investigation into espionage activities allegedly conducted on behalf of Russia, aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. 
German authorities have arrested two German-Russian nationals in Bavaria, accused of plotting sabotage attacks against U.S. military facilities in Germany. The arrests come as part of a broader investigation into espionage activities allegedly conducted on behalf of Russia, aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. -
Mass Evacuations and Airport Closure as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia is grappling with a severe volcanic crisis as the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi Island erupted explosively, prompting the evacuation of thousands and the closure of a key provincial airport. The eruption, characterized by towering plumes of lava and ash, has heightened fears of a potential tsunami and significant ongoing volcanic activity. 
Indonesia is grappling with a severe volcanic crisis as the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi Island erupted explosively, prompting the evacuation of thousands and the closure of a key provincial airport. The eruption, characterized by towering plumes of lava and ash, has heightened fears of a potential tsunami and significant ongoing volcanic activity. -
Georgia Pushes Forward with 'Foreign Agents' Bill Despite EU Warnings and Mass Protests
Georgia's parliament has approved the first reading of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which has sparked mass protests and drawn sharp criticism from the European Union, who warn that the legislation could stifle freedoms and jeopardize the country's path to EU membership. 
Georgia's parliament has approved the first reading of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which has sparked mass protests and drawn sharp criticism from the European Union, who warn that the legislation could stifle freedoms and jeopardize the country's path to EU membership. -
Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Make Its Own Security Decisions Despite Allies' Calls for Restraint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. -
Dubai Experiences Heaviest Rainfall in 75 Years, Causing Widespread Chaos and Disruption
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. -
Political and Economic Complexities Thwart Stricter U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response. 
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response.
