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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 133299" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Sudan" target="_blank">War in Sudan</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_impact_of_the_war_in_Sudan_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Humanitarian impact of the war in Sudan</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada" target="_blank">Canada</a> announces that it will send $132.2 million dollars to aid Sudan's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_crisis" target="_blank">humanitarian crisis</a>. <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10419904/canada-sudan-humanitarian-funding-anniversary/amp/" target="_blank">(Global News Canada)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Russian invasion of Ukraine</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_strikes_against_Ukrainian_infrastructure_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a> launches <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare" target="_blank">drone strikes</a> across <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_infrastructure" target="_blank">Critical infrastructure</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kherson_Oblast" target="_blank">Kherson Oblast</a> is damaged, and in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaporizhzhia" target="_blank">Zaporizhzhia</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnieper_Hydroelectric_Station" target="_blank">Dnieper Hydroelectric Station</a> is on fire causing around half a tonne of oil products to leak into the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnieper" target="_blank">Dnieper</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russian-drones-damage-energy-infrastructure-south-2024-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a> <a href="https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450847/index.amp" target="_blank">(Ukrainska Pravda)</a></li>
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</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar_civil_war_%282021%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Myanmar civil war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hundreds of refugees cross into <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand" target="_blank">Thailand</a> from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar" target="_blank">Myanmar</a> after the fall of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myawaddy" target="_blank">Myawaddy</a> to rebel forces. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/exodus-thailand-continues-after-fall-key-myanmar-border-town-2024-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerien_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Nigerien crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dozens of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Russian military</a> instructors arrive in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger" target="_blank">Niger</a> as part of an agreement with the ruling <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_junta" target="_blank">military junta</a> to help train <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Nigerien troops</a> to fight jihadist insurgents. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68796359" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hezbollah_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Israel–Hezbollah conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah_armed_strength" target="_blank">forces</a> launch dozens of rockets into <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_District_%28Israel%29" target="_blank">northern Israel</a>. The militant group says the missile barrage targeted <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">IDF</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery" target="_blank">artillery</a> positions. No casualties are reported. <a href="https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/12/hezbollah-says-fired-dozens-of-rockets-toward-israel-" target="_blank">(Al Arabiya)</a></li>
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</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war" target="_blank">Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt%E2%80%93European_Union_relations" target="_blank">Egypt–European Union relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union" target="_blank">European Union</a> pledges <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt" target="_blank">Egypt</a> with 1 billion euros in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country's economy. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eu-pledges-egypt-1-billion-euros-financial-aid-2024-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a> International relations</li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Israel_proxy_conflict" target="_blank">Iran–Israel proxy conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israeli_bombing_of_the_Iranian_embassy_in_Damascus" target="_blank">2024 Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israel</a> is preparing for a direct attack from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> on southern or northern Israel as soon as the next 24 to 48 hours. A person briefed by the Iranian leadership says that while plans to attack are being discussed, no final decision has been made. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iranian-attack-expected-on-israel-in-next-two-days-42b0537c" target="_blank">(The Wall Street Journal)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> restricts travel for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_the_United_States%2C_Jerusalem" target="_blank">its embassy</a> personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68795021" target="_blank">(BBC)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_United_Kingdom" target="_blank">British government</a> advises against all travel to Israel and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_territories" target="_blank">Palestinian territories</a> due to the imminent threat of an Iranian attack. <a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240412-uk-advises-against-travelling-to-israel/" target="_blank">(Middle East Monitor)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" target="_blank">France</a> advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and Palestinian territories due to the risk of military escalation. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/white-house-iran-threat-israel/index.html" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany" target="_blank">Germany</a> tells its citizens to leave Iran immediately, saying &quot;air, land and sea transport routes&quot; will likely be affected by military action in the region. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/escalation-risk-germany-urges-its-citizens-leave-iran-2024-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_Mali" target="_blank">Censorship in Mali</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Committee_for_the_Salvation_of_the_People" target="_blank">military junta</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali" target="_blank">Mali</a> prohibits all forms of media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations. <a href="https://nos.nl/artikel/2516448-militair-regime-mali-verbiedt-journalisten-verslag-te-doen-van-politiek" target="_blank">(NOS)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a> designates the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iranian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quds_Force" target="_blank">Quds Force</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liwa_Zainebiyoun" target="_blank">Liwa Zainebiyoun</a> as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Pakistan" target="_blank">terrorist</a> organization. <a href="https://www.voanews.com/amp/pakistan-bans-iran-backed-shiite-group-fighting-in-syria-/7566593.html" target="_blank">(VOA)</a></li>
</ul><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2024_April_12" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 133299, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Sudan']War in Sudan[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_impact_of_the_war_in_Sudan_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Humanitarian impact of the war in Sudan[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada']Canada[/URL] announces that it will send $132.2 million dollars to aid Sudan's [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_crisis']humanitarian crisis[/URL]. [URL='https://globalnews.ca/news/10419904/canada-sudan-humanitarian-funding-anniversary/amp/'](Global News Canada)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine']Russian invasion of Ukraine[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_strikes_against_Ukrainian_infrastructure_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL] launches [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare']drone strikes[/URL] across [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukraine[/URL]. [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_infrastructure']Critical infrastructure[/URL] in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kherson_Oblast']Kherson Oblast[/URL] is damaged, and in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaporizhzhia']Zaporizhzhia[/URL], the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnieper_Hydroelectric_Station']Dnieper Hydroelectric Station[/URL] is on fire causing around half a tonne of oil products to leak into the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnieper']Dnieper[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russian-drones-damage-energy-infrastructure-south-2024-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [URL='https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450847/index.amp'](Ukrainska Pravda)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar_civil_war_%282021%E2%80%93present%29']Myanmar civil war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Hundreds of refugees cross into [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand']Thailand[/URL] from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar']Myanmar[/URL] after the fall of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myawaddy']Myawaddy[/URL] to rebel forces. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/exodus-thailand-continues-after-fall-key-myanmar-border-town-2024-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerien_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Nigerien crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]Dozens of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces']Russian military[/URL] instructors arrive in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger']Niger[/URL] as part of an agreement with the ruling [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_junta']military junta[/URL] to help train [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_Armed_Forces']Nigerien troops[/URL] to fight jihadist insurgents. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68796359'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hezbollah_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Israel–Hezbollah conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah']Hezbollah[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah_armed_strength']forces[/URL] launch dozens of rockets into [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_District_%28Israel%29']northern Israel[/URL]. The militant group says the missile barrage targeted [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']IDF[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery']artillery[/URL] positions. No casualties are reported. [URL='https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/12/hezbollah-says-fired-dozens-of-rockets-toward-israel-'](Al Arabiya)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war']Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt%E2%80%93European_Union_relations']Egypt–European Union relations[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union']European Union[/URL] pledges [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt']Egypt[/URL] with 1 billion euros in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country's economy. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eu-pledges-egypt-1-billion-euros-financial-aid-2024-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [B]International relations[/B] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Israel_proxy_conflict']Iran–Israel proxy conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israeli_bombing_of_the_Iranian_embassy_in_Damascus']2024 Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israel[/URL] is preparing for a direct attack from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] on southern or northern Israel as soon as the next 24 to 48 hours. A person briefed by the Iranian leadership says that while plans to attack are being discussed, no final decision has been made. [URL='https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iranian-attack-expected-on-israel-in-next-two-days-42b0537c']([I]The Wall Street Journal[/I])[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] restricts travel for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_the_United_States%2C_Jerusalem']its embassy[/URL] personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68795021'](BBC)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_United_Kingdom']British government[/URL] advises against all travel to Israel and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_territories']Palestinian territories[/URL] due to the imminent threat of an Iranian attack. [URL='https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240412-uk-advises-against-travelling-to-israel/'](Middle East Monitor)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France']France[/URL] advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and Palestinian territories due to the risk of military escalation. [URL='https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/white-house-iran-threat-israel/index.html'](CNN)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany']Germany[/URL] tells its citizens to leave Iran immediately, saying "air, land and sea transport routes" will likely be affected by military action in the region. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/escalation-risk-germany-urges-its-citizens-leave-iran-2024-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_Mali']Censorship in Mali[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Committee_for_the_Salvation_of_the_People']military junta[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali']Mali[/URL] prohibits all forms of media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations. [URL='https://nos.nl/artikel/2516448-militair-regime-mali-verbiedt-journalisten-verslag-te-doen-van-politiek'](NOS)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL] designates the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iranian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quds_Force']Quds Force[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liwa_Zainebiyoun']Liwa Zainebiyoun[/URL] as a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Pakistan']terrorist[/URL] organization. [URL='https://www.voanews.com/amp/pakistan-bans-iran-backed-shiite-group-fighting-in-syria-/7566593.html'](VOA)[/URL] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2024_April_12"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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