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Israel’s Netanyahu slams high court over its approval of anti-war protest in Tel Aviv

Israel’s Netanyahu slams high court over its approval of anti-war protest in Tel Aviv

Prime minister’s remarks draw criticism from opposition leaders

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Kuwait says over 1,000 Iranian missiles, drones targeted country since war onset
05.04.2026

Kuwait says over 1,000 Iranian missiles, drones targeted country since war onset

Defense Ministry says air defenses dealt with 9 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, 31 drones in past 24 hours

Ukraine, Syria agree to reopen embassies in each other's capitals in 'near future'
05.04.2026

Ukraine, Syria agree to reopen embassies in each other's capitals in 'near future'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha meets with his Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Damascus, as both discuss security, logistics, trade, food security

Top Chinese, Russian diplomats discuss next week's vote on resolution on Strait of Hormuz in UN Security Council
05.04.2026

Top Chinese, Russian diplomats discuss next week's vote on resolution on Strait of Hormuz in UN Security Council

Wang Yi, Sergey Lavrov agree in phone call to 'uphold fairness on matters of principle and adopt an objective and balanced approach' as permanent members of UN Security Council, says China's Foreign Ministry

Iran parliament speaker warns Trump against escalation, calls for respecting Iranian rights
05.04.2026

Iran parliament speaker warns Trump against escalation, calls for respecting Iranian rights

‘The only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game,’ says Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

11 Israelis injured, 4 missing after Iranian missile strike in Haifa
05.04.2026

11 Israelis injured, 4 missing after Iranian missile strike in Haifa

Iranian missile directly hits 5-story building, national emergency service say