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• [New] Spain will send a small number of Patriot missiles to Ukraine in response to pressure from EU and NATO allies to provide more military aid to Kiev. The Telegraph
• [New] The US is expected to announce Friday that it also will provide $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine. ArabNews
• [New] While the IAEA carries out daily inspections of declared atomic facilities, suspicions linger over whether Iranian engineers could be concealing work used for military purposes. Yahoo News
• [New] The Philippines and the United States began an annual military exercise Monday that will include a coordinated sail in the South China Sea and other drills set in the Southeast Asia country's northern provinces, amid China's aggressive acts against Philippine vessels in the sea. Kyodo News+
• [New] In the dynamic landscape of India's burgeoning tech industry, Google has cemented its presence as a key player, fostering a synergy between innovation and job opportunities. Careerpoint Solutions
• [New] The IRA could create up to 1.3 million new jobs and reduce air pollution, avoiding nearly 4,500 premature deaths annually by 2030. BuiltWorlds
• [New] Israeli officials criticized US plans to block military aid to an IDF unit due to alleged human rights abuses in the West Bank. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Three German citizens have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to provide technology that could be used for military purposes, potentially helping fortify China's navy. Just Security
• [New] Defence already supported more than 400,000 jobs in 2021/22 - the equivalent of 1 in every 70 UK jobs - but today's announcement will support new high-quality jobs and economic growth across all parts of the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved long-delayed military aid to Ukraine in a rare show of bipartisan unity, while also bolstering Israel and Taiwan defences and threatening to ban Chinese-owned TikTok. Yahoo News
• [New] In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 230 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030, and in Ghana alone, more than 9 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030. CitiNewsroom.com
• [New] The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a bill that includes more than $14 billion in military aid to Israel and more than $9 billion in humanitarian aid, much of which will go to Gaza. Insider
• [New] The US House of Representatives will finally vote on Saturday on a series of foreign aid bills, bringing an end to a months-long standoff in Congress led mostly by Republicans who refuse to support funding Ukraine's ongoing military defence against Russia's invasion. The Guardian
• [New] The US will withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from Niger in a move that will force the Biden administration to rethink its counter-terrorism strategy and amounts to a strategic victory for Russia. The Guardian
• [New] While the agreement to depart is a significant setback for U.S. officials, the senior State Department official held out hope that the relationship with Niger could bounce back in areas outside of military cooperation. The Washington Post
• [New] China is now the primary contributor to Russia's war in Ukraine and wider military expansion through its provision of critical components for weaponry, the United States has warned. The Telegraph
• [New] Israel's latest strikes on Iran are another violation of the prohibition on the use of military force under international law & the UN Charter, and threaten the human right to life. Al Jazeera
• [New] Tourism Industry: As a popular tourist destination, Israel offers job opportunities in servicing historical sites, guiding English-speaking tourists, or working as translators. welcome-israel.com
• [New] While boosting the US manufacturing of chips and other products could create jobs and help secure supply chains, it could lead to higher prices for American consumers. Insider
• [New] Philippine and US forces will carry out their first ever military exercises outside the south-east Asian country's territorial waters, in a move China has said will only lead to greater insecurity in the South China Sea. The Guardian
• [New] Drones and missiles are impressive, but their destructive power is matched and exceeded by the weaponry the U.S. and Israel could deploy, while Iran's conventional military capabilities are limited by a lack of modern equipment. Time
• [New] The Iranian National Passive Defense Organization - one of the regime bodies responsible for defending its civilian, military, and nuclear infrastructure from attacks - has plans in place to face any threat from Israel. Institute for the Study of War
• Military attacks could cause closures and travel disruptions, and that Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport may pause operations due to heightened security concerns at any time. WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

Last updated: 28 April 2024