IDF says Netzah Yehuda Battalion carrying out new pinpoint operation in north Gaza’s Beit Hanoun (www.timesofisrael.com)
The IDF launched a new pinpoint operation in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun just before Passover began yesterday. The raid is being carried out by the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion, alongside other forces under the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade....
US preparing $1 billion weapons package for Ukraine, officials say (gazette.com)
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday....
Brits face biggest obstacles in 70 years to buying a first home (www.cnn.com)
Britons hoping to buy their first home face the most difficult conditions in 70 years, according to a new report released Monday....
The environmental cost of China's addiction to cement (www.bbc.com)
The use of concrete exploded to fuel China’s rise. Now the costs of this weighty material are being counted....
4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside the Nazi dictator's birthplace (www.nbcnews.com)
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally (abcnews.go.com)
Genocide 'against non-Arab groups' taking place in Sudan's Darfur (www.middleeasteye.net)
The independent inquiry carried out by the Raoul Wallenberg Centre has found that there is “clear and convincing evidence” that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary and its allied militias “have committed and are committing genocide against the Masalit,” a Black African group....
Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds (wapo.st)
Israel settlers shoot Palestinians, torch barn near Ramallah (www.newarab.com)
Six Palestinians were injured in the West Bank town of Burqa, near Ramallah, following a raid on the weekend by hundreds of armed Israeli settlers, the Palestinian health ministry has said, who attacked residents and destroyed property....
Children below 12 yrs must get to sit with at least one parent: DGCA to airlines (www.hindustantimes.com)
Congress candidate claims Constitution ‘forced’ on Goa, PM Modi reacts (www.hindustantimes.com)
‘India’s security can’t be outsourced’: Army chief stresses on self-reliance (www.hindustantimes.com)
Cong moves Election Commission, alleges misinformation by BJP about its Lok Sabha poll manifesto (www.hindustantimes.com)
India test fires new version of medium range ballistic missile (www.hindustantimes.com)
Jairam Ramesh on PM's mangalsutra remark: 'Narendra Modi is Vish Guru, never respected…' (www.hindustantimes.com)
Yogi Adityanath says Congress wants to impose Sharia law (www.hindustantimes.com)
Spain accidentally releases drug lord who planned to kill heir to Dutch throne (www.politico.eu)
US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing (www.politico.com)
Fine, Sanctions, or Waiver: Iranian Gas Will Come at a Price for Pakistan (arynews.tv)
Pessimistic young Germans turning to far right, says study (www.dw.com)
German teenagers and young adults find themselves increasingly unsatisfied and likely to vote for the far right, according to a survey. Fears about prosperity are highlighted as a possible cause....
Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming (kyivindependent.com)
Israeli forces kill three Palestinian boys during military incursion into Nour Shams refugee camp (www.dci-palestine.org)
Israeli forces killed three Palestinian children during a military incursion into Nour Shams refugee camp that lasted more than two days....
Children run risk of preventable deaths from declining vaccinations (www.politico.eu)
Preventable deaths are on the rise in the European Union amid low vaccine uptake, putting young children most at risk, Europe’s disease agency has warned....
Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU? (www.politico.eu)
Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between the two Brussels-based institutions....