NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 4/24/2026*NEWSDUMP FRIDAY*UKRAINE WAR CONTINUES*IRAN FM IN PAKISTAN*POLISH PM SUGGESTS RUSSIAN ATTACK MONTHS*ARGENTINA PROPOSES UK FALKLANDS TALKS*DOJ DROPS POWELL PROBE*INDIA OBJECTS TRUMP SOCIAL MEDIA REPOST*OPPOSITION LEADS ISRAEL POLL*
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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
Two killed in the latest US attack on a boat linked to drug trafficking. The attack in the Eastern Pacific Ocean...OSINTdefender "X" (Video Embed Of Attack)
UKRAINIAN ATTACKS ON RUSSIA TONIGHT WITH AIRPORTS IN RUSSIA SHUT DOWN...(RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA)...
A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DAMAGED IN YEKATERINBURG IN RUSSIA'S SVERDLOVSK REGION...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...LATE REPORT ONE PERSON HURT IN THAT ATTACK.
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in Islamabad Pakistan.
The Iranians holding talks with Pakistani officials who are also expected to be meeting visiting US representatives this weekend...DAWN PAKISTAN
THE UNITED KINGDOM AND TURKEY (TURKIYE) SIGNING A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
THE FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT LISTS A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS FOR COOPERATION INCLUDING GLOBAL SECURITY, NATO COORDINATION, DEFENSE AND INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION, COUNTERTERRORISM AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF...TRT WORLD TURKEY (TURKIYE)
"For the entire eastern flank, for our neighbors, the question is whether NATO is logistically and politically prepared to respond if Russia tries to attack"
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking to the "Financial Times" in the UK.
He suggests a Russian attack within months on Poland and or neighboring countries.
Mr. Tusk questioning the willingness of the US to follow through on commitments to defend fellow NATO countries near Russia.
Tusk is in Cyprus for a European Union summit where defense matters are being discussed...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
NEW US ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AIMED AT IRAN'S OIL TRADE.
TANKERS, SHIPPING FIRMS, CRYPTO CURRENCY WALLETS AND A CHINESE OIL REFINERY INCLUDED IN THE SANCTIONS...OSINTdefender "X"
Argentina proposing new talks with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno's proposal follows a news leak about a Pentagon email suggesting a US position change to favor Argentina's control of the Falklands....Danmarks Radio Denmark (Translation Prompt)
FOUR KILLED IN ISRAELI AIRSTIKES IN GAZA TONIGHT. TWO OTHER PALESTINIANS KILLED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA ('WEST BANK')...VOICE OF EMIRATES UAE...
AT LEAST 13 KILLED IN ISRAEL ATTACKS IN GAZA TODAY AS THE ALMOST DAILY VIOLENCE CONTINUES SINCE A CEASEFIRE WAS ANNOUNCED THERE LAST FALL...AFP FRANCE-TT SWEDEN-YLE FINLAND (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The US waiver on foreign ships carrying cargo between US ports extended by 90-days.
The "Jones Act" waived in hopes of lowering higher fuel costs caused by the Iran War...The Hill USA
THE US TREASURY DEPARTMENT WILL NOT EXTEND THE EASING OF SANCTIONS ON PURCHASE OF RUSSIAN OIL.
THE 30-DAY PERIOD FOR PURCHASING RUSSIAN OIL SUBJECT TO UKRAINE WAR SANCTIONS WILL END ON MAY 16TH...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The US Justice Department dropping an investigation of Federal Reserve Board chairman Jerome Powell.
The move seen as a way to appease the US Senate which is considering Kevin Warsh as President Trump's choice to replace Mr. Powell.
Republican US Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has been seeking an end to the Powell investigation...The Hill USA
THE US CONSIDERING SANCTIONING COUNTRIES NOT COOPERATING WITH THE ISRAEL-US WAR AGAINST IRAN.
THE NOTION OF SUSPENDING SPAIN FROM NATO SUGGESTED IN AN EMAIL SAID TO BE CIRCULATING AT THE PENTAGON.
THE UNITED KINGDOM MENTIONED IN THE MEMO WITH THE IDEA OF THE US RECOGIZING ARGENTINA'S SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE FALKLAND ISLANDS BROUGHT UP.
ARGENTINA'S CURRENT PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI A SPECIAL GUEST IN ISRAEL IN CONNECTION WITH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS.
"obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste"
INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON RANDHIR JAISWAL REACTING TO A SOCIAL MEDIA REPOST BY US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP.
MR. TRUMP REPOSTED COMMENTS OF PODCASTER-RADIO HOST MICHAEL SAVAGE CRITCIZING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP:
"A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet"
THE US EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI REACTING BY SAYING MR. TRUMP HAS SPOKEN OF INDIA AS A 'GREAT COUNTRY WITH A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AT THE TOP'...AL JAZEERA QATAR
(News. Comment, Analysis)
CNN reporting possible US military attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted assassination of some Iranian leaders.
These are ideas currently under consideration along with other attacks on selected energy facilities in Iran.
All the attacks said to be designed to bring Iran to negotiating with the US.
US President Donald Trump has spoken of the US not using nuclear weapons on Iran in the last 24 hours but his statement does not preclude possible Israeli use of nuclear weapons against Iran...Tass Russia
IN ISRAEL THE LATEST CHANNEL 12 NEWS POLL SHOWS OPPOSITION PARTIES GAINING 70 SEATS WITH GOVERNMENT PARTIES WINNING 50 SEATS.
PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU'S LIKUD PARTY AT 25 SEATS BUT THE PARTY OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER NAFTALI BENNETT IS AT 21 SEATS.
NETANYAHU OPPONENT GADI EISENKOT LEADS THE THIRD PLACE 'YASHAR' PARTY AT 14 SEATS.
'THE DEMOCRATS' ANOTHER OPPOSITION PARTY GAINING 10 SEATS.
TWO ARAB PARTIES RECEIVE FIVE SEATS EACH.
ALSO, IN THE POLL 60 PERCENT OF ISRAELI'S FAVOR AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO THE OCTOBER 7TH, 2023 HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL SOMETHING CURRENTLY OPPOSED BY PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU...CHANNEL 12 ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 79.61 points or .16 percent.
The NASDAQ up 398.09 points or 1.63 percent.
In New York the price of oil closed at 94 dollars 88 cents a barrel up 48 cents or .51 percent...Marketwatch
LGBTQ accounts among those removed from Instagram last weekend by social media giant "Meta".
More than 70 cases reported in European Union countries in recent weeks.
Some critics in the Netherlands associate the LGBTQ social media bans with US President Donald Trump's return to power last year...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
SHAKEUPS IN THE TECH WORLD WITH "META" CUTTING 10 PERCENT OF ITS WORKFORCE OR EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY ALSO PLANNING NOT TO HIRE FOR SIX THOUSAND POSITIONS CURRENTLY VACANT.
AI WILL BE REPLACING MANY EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY.
ALSO REUTERS REPORTING THAT MICROSOFT IS OFFERING 8750 EMPLOYEES A BUYOUT PLAN. THAT REPRESENTS SEVEN PERCENT OF THE TECH GIANT'S WORKFORCE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing his treatment for prostate cancer.
Netanyahu keeping the matter under wraps for two months due to the Iran War...UPI USA
THE US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCING FIRING SQUADS AS A METHOD OF EXECUTION.
ITS PART OF A BROADER INITIATIVE TO RESUME, INCREASE AND SPEED UP FEDERAL EXECUTIONS.
THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ALSO LETHAL INJECTIONS WITH THE SUBSTANCE PENTOBARBITOL AS A METHOD OF EXECUTION.
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DOJ STOPPED THAT TYPE OF EXECUTION CITING CONCERNS ABOUT UNNECESSARY SUFFERING...TT-SVT SWEDEN
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