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• Pentagon shifts jets to Qatar after UAE bans use of base for strikes: WSJ Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The Pentagon is shifting its fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military aircraft to Qatar after UAE officials warned they will not allow Washington to use their soil for strikes in West Asia, a US report says.
• US Air National Guard Opposes Transfer to Space Force Without Governors' Consent Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- A host of US Air National Guard leaders from various states in the United States on Friday spoke during a conference call against Legislative Proposal 480 that would transfer the Air Guard's space units to the US Space Force without the consent of the governors of the impacted states.
• NATO seriously preparing for potential conflict with Russia: Moscow Press TV 04 May 2024 -- Russia says NATO's controversial war games that are currently taking place with the use of "hybrid and conventional weapons" near the country's borders show the Western alliance is seriously preparing for a conflict with Moscow.
• NATO Steadfast Defender Drills Indicate Preparation for 'Potential Conflict' With Russia Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- NATO's large-scale Steadfast Defender drills indicate that the alliance is preparing for a "potential conflict" with Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
• Taiwan does not export gunpowder raw material for Russia's use: ITA CNA 04 May 2024 -- Taiwan has imposed export controls on high-density nitrocellulose, a key explosives precursor Russia needs to produce gunpower, and so far, there is no record of Taiwanese exports of such a substance, according to Taiwan's International Trade Administration (ITA).
• Italian Defense Chief Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine as Macron Touts Allied Support Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ruled out sending troops to Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron insisted this week that many EU nations were on board with the plan.
• KEEL LAYING OF THE FIRST NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL (ex-GSL) ON 03 MAY 24 AT GOA SHIPYARD LTD India PIB 04 May 2024 -- Keel laying ceremony of the first NGOPV (ex-GSL) was held at M/s Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa on 03 May 24
• IRGC's indigenous Shahid Mahdavi warship sails into Southern Hemisphere Press TV 04 May 2024 -- A domestically-developed oceangoing warship operated by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has crossed the line of zero degrees latitude, the Equator, and sailed into the Southern Hemisphere.
• IRGC's Ship Holds Long-Distance Mission for 1st Time, Enters Southern Hemisphere - Report Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has for the first time carried out a long-distance mission with its Shahid Mahdavi ocean liner crossing Earth's equator and entering the southern hemisphere, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday.

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• May 3: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 04 May 2024
• Resistance fighters target Israeli forces in Gaza Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has been targeting Israeli military positions both in Gaza and northern occupied territories.
• UN food agency: Northern Gaza in throes of 'full-blown famine' Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) says there is a "full-blown famine" in the northern Gaza Strip following months of Israel's genocidal war against the besieged Palestinian territory.
• ICC slams threats after broaching arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned threats against the top United Nations court and its staff after suggestions that Israeli leaders may face arrest warrants for their war on the Gaza Strip.
• Iran FM: Cutting ties with Israeli regime important tool to stop Gaza genocide IRNA 04 May 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that cutting diplomatic ties with the Israeli regime and imposing trade and arms embargos on it are important tools to help stop the regime's genocidal war in Gaza and its crimes against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
• Cut all ties with Israeli regime, Iran urges Muslim countries Press TV 04 May 2024 -- Iran has urged Muslim countries to cut all relations with the Israeli regime as means of pressuring Tel Aviv to end its ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• OIC calls for recognition of state of Palestine IRNA 04 May 2024 -- Following the decision made by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to recognize the state of Palestine, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in a statement called on all countries of the world to recognize the State of Palestine.
• Qatar Ready to Accept Possible Formal US Request to Oust Hamas Leaders - Reports Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- Qatar is ready to accept the US demand that Doha expel the leaders of Palestinian movement Hamas from its territory and expects to receive such a request soon if Hamas rejects a newly proposed hostage deal, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
• Hamas, mediators end day of talks without Gaza cease-fire agreement VOA 04 May 2024 -- Truce negotiations between Hamas delegates and Egyptian, Qatari and U.S. mediators ended Saturday without reaching a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
• Hamas welcomes Trinidad and Tobago's decision to recognize Palestine IRNA 04 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, issued a statement on Friday night, expressing gratitude to Trinidad and Tobago over its decision to recognize the state of Palestine.
• If US decides Israel's war on Gaza must stop, it will happen: Hamas Press TV 04 May 2024 -- A senior member of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel's genocidal war against the Gaza Strip would end immediately if the United States decided it should stop.
• Hamas Ready to Accept Ceasefire Deal With Israel 'in Stages' - Reports Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- Hamas will agree to a complete ceasefire deal with Israel "in stages," Chinese news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing an official source in the Palestinian movement.
• Hamas Agrees to Free 33 Israeli Hostages in 1st Stage of Deal With Israel - Reports Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- The Palestinian movement Hamas has agreed to release 33 Israeli hostages as part of the first stage of a ceasefire deal with Israel, the Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath reported on Saturday, citing sources.
• Do not underestimate Hezbollah's ability to harm Israel: Senior official Press TV 04 May 2024 -- A high-ranking official of Lebanon's Hezbollah has underscored the resistance movement's great defense capabilities, warning the Israeli regime against underestimating its power to harm the occupying entity.
• Bahraini resistance group claims drone attack on Israeli port IRNA 04 May 2024 -- The Bahraini resistance group, Al-Ashtar Brigades, has claimed responsibility for a drone attack that hit Israel's Eilat Port on May 2.
• Bahraini resistance group claims attack on Israeli port Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The Bahraini-based Al-Ashtar Brigades have claimed responsibility for a rare attack on the Israeli-controlled port of Eilat amid the growing regional opposition to the Israeli regime's onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza.
• Minister: Yemen to soon launch pro-Gaza operations in Med IRNA 04 May 2024 -- Zeifollah Al-Shami, the information minister of Yemen's National Salvation Government, said on Saturday that the country will soon launch its military operations in the Mediterranean in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
• Yemen announces 4th phase of military operation against 'triangle of aggression' IRNA 04 May 2024 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the launch of the fourth phase of their military operation against what they describe as "the triangle of aggression" namely the US, the UK, and the Israeli regime.

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• Pakistani Security Forces Reportedly Fire On Protesters Near Afghan Border RFE/RL 04 May 2024 -- Protesters who have been staging a sit-in at a key border-crossing point in southwestern Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan say that security forces have opened fire on them, killing one and injuring several more.
• UNICEF urges immediate action to protect children amid escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region Press TV 04 May 2024 -- The United Nations children's organization has called for immediate action to protect children amid escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region.

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• Failure of US-Zionist espionage network in Yemen IRNA 05 May 2024 -- Yemeni sources announced on Sunday night about the failure of the US and Zionist regime's espionage operation in that country.
• Canada smearing China over meddling in elections 'baseless political fabrication': embassy Global Times 04 May 2024 -- The accusation of "China's interference in Canada's internal affairs" is a baseless political fabrication, the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Friday following Canada's report claiming China "meddled in" its elections.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 4, 2024 ROC MND 04 May 2024
• Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss boosting ties, regional developments People's Daily 05 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Saturday exchanged views on the latest joint efforts to improve bilateral ties.
• Canada nabs three Indians over assassination of Sikh separatist leader, probes India link Press TV 04 May 2024 -- Canadian police have arrested three Indian nationals over assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, which sparked a diplomatic tension between Ottawa and New Delhi.
• Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar today held a meeting with the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi on the margins of 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul, The Gambia.
• Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today held a bilateral meeting with H.R.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia.
• Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the Foreign Minister of Niger Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Yaou Sangare, on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in Banjul, The Gambia.
• Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Foreign Minister of Kuwait Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar today held a meeting with the Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait, Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the margins of 15th OIC Islamic Summit being held in Banjul, Gambia.
• Georgian President Urges EU Support As Protesters Gather At Easter Vigil RFE/RL 04 May 2024 -- Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has urged a group of EU ambassadors to support the country on its "European path" at a time of high tensions, as protesters gathered at an Orthodox Easter vigil in central Tbilisi, site of mass anti-government rallies in recent days.
• Booming Demand For Madrasahs Fuels Islamization Concerns In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 04 May 2024 -- At a spotless and modern-looking madrasah in Kyrgyzstan's southern Osh Province, two teenage girls studying the Koran admit that they know little about the Arabic text they have just recited.
• Tropical cyclone threatens to worsen humanitarian crisis in flooded East Africa VOA 04 May 2024 -- The World Meteorological Organization warns that Tropical Cyclone Hidaya, which is projected to make landfall in Tanzania and Kenya this weekend, threatens to worsen the humanitarian crisis triggered by torrential rains in these and other heavily flooded countries in East Africa.