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Aujourd’hui — 19 avril 2024NYT > World

Israel’s Strike Was Smaller Than Expected, and So Was Iran’s Reaction

The relatively limited scope of the attack, as well as a muted response from Iranian officials, may have lowered the chances of an immediate escalation, analysts said.

A mural of missiles celebrating Iran’s attack on Israel in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday.

Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store

Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.

A recently-opened Apple Store in Shanghai’s Jing’an district in March. Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads, which are owned by Meta, from its app store in China.

Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?

Par : Rory Smith
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.

The five trophies won by Manchester City in 2023. Don’t worry, they have more in the back.

The Shadow War Between Iran and Israel: A Timeline

A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears of a broader war.

Mourners in Tehran carried the coffin of Brig. Gen. Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps who was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria in 2023.

What We Know About Israel’s Strike in Iran

Par : Liam Stack
Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first military response to the Iranian attack on Israel last weekend.

A poster depicting missiles in Tehran on Thursday.

Drones Believed to Have Been Used in Iran Attack Are a Common Israeli Weapon

Iranian officials said that an attack Friday used small drones possibly launched from inside Iran, and that radar systems had not detected unidentified aircraft entering Iranian airspace.

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows damage on the roof of an Iranian military workshop, center, after a drone attack in Isfahan, Iran, Feb. 2, 2023.

Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More

Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday. His strong hand is just what many Indians seem to want.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in the Indian state of Maharashtra this month. His critics’ alarm bells about democracy are barely being heard.

Isfahan Is Home to Iranian Missile and Nuclear Facilities

Missiles are produced near the city, which also has nuclear research centers.

Visitors at the Si-o-Se Pol bridge in Isfahan last year.

Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach

A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.

Former President Donald J. Trump at the CPAC Convention in February. European leaders are seeking to plan for a possible second Trump presidency.

Turkey Earthquake Trial Opens Amid Anger and Tears

More than 300 people were killed when temblors toppled an upscale residential complex. Survivors hope a court will punish the men who built it.

A new trial aims to seek accountability for the deadly collapse of Renaissance Residence, near the Turkish city of Antakya, during an earthquake last year.

Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.

An Indian National Congress rally in Mandya, India, on Wednesday. The party governed India for decades, but those days are long gone.

Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows

Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.

Abshir Rageh, in red shirt and cap, on the set of a TV drama he’s filming in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance

In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response and reports from both sides suggested it did not appear to cause significant damage to military sites.

Iranian state media showing what it said was a live picture of Isfahan early on Friday.

What I Learned From an Act of Violence in Sydney That Hit Too Close to Home

Amid early tidbits of misinformation came lessons about dodging falsities and allowing facts to build a story.

A makeshift memorial to victims of the stabbing attack in a Sydney shopping mall.

U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State

The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations, where it is considered a “nonmember observer state.”

The United Nations Security Council met in New York on Thursday to address issues in the Middle East, including the Palestinian bid for statehood.

U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War

While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.

Iranian medium-range missiles during the annual Army Day celebration at a military base in Tehran on Wednesday. The United States imposed sanctions on Iranian armed forces and weapon makers.

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

“I’m not looking for a fight with China,” President Biden said during a visit to the United Steelworkers Union in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. “I’m looking for competition — and fair competition.”

Friday Briefing: India’s Election Begins

Also, new Western sanctions on Iran, and China’s sinking cities.

These Indian polling officials took a boat to a remote polling location.

C.I.A. Director Blames Hamas for Stalled Cease-Fire Talks

The group’s rejection of a recent proposal “is standing in the way of innocent civilians in Gaza getting humanitarian relief,” the director said.

A rally in Jerusalem this month calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Nicola Sturgeon’s Husband Charged in Embezzlement Case in Scotland

Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party, which his wife once led and where he held a senior role.

Peter Murrell became the Scottish National Party’s chief executive in 1999 and married Nicola Sturgeon, who went on to become its leader, in 2010.

U.S. Restarts Deportation Flights to Haiti

The Biden administration had paused deportations of Haitian migrants in recent months as their home country was wracked by violence.

Cars burned in gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last month.

South Africa’s 2024 National Election: What to Know

The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.

Hier — 18 avril 2024NYT > World

Land Under B.L.M. Management to Get New Protections

The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in 2021. She said the new rule announced on Thursday “helps restore balance to our public lands.”

An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan

Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in Moscow that killed 145 people.

Muyasser Zargarova, the mother of one of the Tajik suspects in the terrorist attack outside Moscow, said her son had never exhibited signs of extremism.

Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know

Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.

Abandoned vehicles in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday.

Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities

Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.

Sidewalk construction in Tianjin. Last year thousands of residents were evacuated from apartments in the city after nearby streets split apart.

Björn Höcke of the AfD Goes on Trial in Germany

Björn Höcke, one of the most prominent far-right figures in Germany, has called the trial an attempt to suppress patriotism.

Björn Höcke heads the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the state of Thuringia.

Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors

The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.

The Sandyford Central Gender Services clinic in Glasgow, Scotland.

Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels

The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.

A hotel in Amsterdam’s red-light district, where the city has tried to limit crowds.

Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia

The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure.

Outside a court in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Thursday. Federal prosecutors based in the city said one of the men had considered a U.S. military base as one of several potential targets.

Dubai Flooding Photos and Video: Heavy Rains in UAE and Oman Kill at Least 19

The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and cancellations, and brought other cities in the U.A.E. to a standstill.

Sheikh Zayed Road highway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates was flooded and shut down following the heaviest rain recorded in the country.

How Israel’s Conflicts Could Escalate

Israel’s military is dealing with clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Iran, as well as the continuing war in Gaza.

Iranians on Monday expressing support for their government’s missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend.

Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem

The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.

On the way to class in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The delayed vaccines means that girls in countries such as Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Mozambique who are now 14 will no longer be eligible for vaccination when these campaigns finally start.

Prince Harry Now Officially Resident in U.S., Documents Show

For years, Harry and his wife, Meghan, have considered California home. This week, he updated his residency in a corporate filing.

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were in Florida on Friday. The online filing dated his U.S. residency to June 2023.

Croatia’s Election Result Makes a Far-Right Party a Possible Kingmaker

The Homeland Movement came third in parliamentary elections, setting itself up as a possible partner for the ruling conservatives, who failed to achieve a majority.

The inconclusive outcome of the parliamentary vote on Wednesday signaled a new era of messy political uncertainty in the Balkan nation

Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Its Mediator Role as Israel-Hamas Talks Stall

U.S. and Israeli officials have urged the Gulf state to exert more pressure on the Palestinian armed group to reach a deal.

The Qatari prime minister, right, with the foreign minister of Turkey, at a news conference in Doha, Qatar, this week.

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.

A farmer in Zimbabwe last month. Several countries have declared national emergencies.

Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a particularly brutal monsoon season to come.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the area of Pakistan that appeared to be hardest hit by the rainfall, on Tuesday.

3 Reasons This Country Is a Top ISIS Recruiting Ground

Hundreds of Tajik men have joined an Islamic State affiliate, analysts say.

People gathered outside Crocus City Hall outside Moscow after the terrorist attack there last month. Russia charged four migrant laborers from Tajikistan with the assault.

After Months of Cocaine Washing Ashore, Australian Police Make an Arrest

Par : Yan Zhuang
Drug parcels kept showing up on beaches along Australia’s shoreline. Now, the police say they found the man behind the botched shipment.

TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass

Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance, its bumpy road to success and the role of the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm.

The former headquarters of ByteDance, the parent company of the video sharing app TikTok, in Beijing.

A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel

Par : Craig Mod
To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it.

Takeaways From a Trove of ByteDance Records

The records briefly surfaced in a lawsuit involving the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm.

The ByteDance offices in Shanghai last year.

How A.I. Tools Could Change India’s Elections

Avatars are addressing voters by name, in whichever of India’s many languages they speak. Experts see potential for misuse in a country already rife with disinformation.

Dubai Airport Floods as Record Rainfall in the UAE Kills 19 in Oman

Par : Yan Zhuang
A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.

Men gesture trying to tow a vehicle out of standing water in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. Heavy rains lashed the Emirates on Tuesday, flooding major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai.

A Year’s Worth of Rain Fell in Dubai on a Single Day

The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights. More rain is expected into Wednesday.

The deluge dumped nearly five inches of rain in Dubai by Tuesday evening, or about as much as the United Arab Emirates typically receives in a year.

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Make Its Own Decisions in Response to Iran’s Attack

“We will make our own decisions,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, rebuffing European diplomats’ requests to stand down.

Members of the Israeli military showing the remnants of an Iranian ballistic missile that fell on Israel over the weekend.
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