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Warnings of a catastrophic shortage of air defence systems to protect from Russian drone attacks. As Charles Stratford reports from the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian troops and civilians are paying the price of the decline in Western military support.

Mohamad Elmasry from the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies says Iran is in a difficult position as it will have to respond to the suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria without triggering an all-out war. “Iran has to respond, but it has to be a balancing act,” Elmasry told Al Jazeera. “If their response is deemed too weak, the Iranian government will look bad in front of its own public. On the other hand, if their response is too strong they risk an all-out war – a major response from Israel,” Elmasry said, adding that the country would not be ready for such a confrontation. There have been some backchannel communications between Iran and the US, the analyst said, where the Americans suggested to Iran that their response “should be minor”.

Just one simple word: “Don’t.” Biden has used that word before. It’s not the first time he’s actually warned Iran in that kind of language. But he’s also a realist. He also understands that Iran is going to have to mount a serious response. This was Iranian sovereign territory that was attacked in Damascus. It was a consulate. And therefore, Iran has to respond in some sort of way. The Americans are actually bringing in a lot more assets, perhaps more than we’ve seen since October 7, into the region.

A Russian UAV destroyed a U.S.-provided Bradley fighting vehicle near Avdiivka. A video shows the drone impact the side of the armoured vehicle while it stands along a treeline. Ukrainian forces lost many Bradley vehicles during their counteroffensive last year. Watch the full video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

As Russia steps up its attack on Ukraine, an analysis report by the Ukrainian government claimed that Russia has been aiding its advances in Ukraine with the help of mass use of "drop-and-forget" guided bombs containing foreign components. This development was reported by the UK-based newspaper 'The Guardian', which obtained the Ukrainian government analysis report. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iran reportedly sent a message to the Biden administration to stay out of Iran's war with Israel. Three U.S. officials told Axios that Iran sent a message to the U.S. through several Arab nations. As per the report, Iran warned of attacks on the U.S. forces if it helps Israel against Tehran. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Israel is on high alert, anticipating possible attacks from Iran or its proxies amidst escalating tensions. In response, the Israeli Air Force has conducted drills simulating retaliatory strikes on Iran and its associated targets. These secretive exercises took place over Cypriot airspace, with elements of support from the United States. Iran has vowed to seek revenge for what it perceives as an Israeli-linked attack on its diplomatic facility in Syria INTERNATIONAL NEWS

A top Hamas leader issued a big warning amid raging war in the besieged Gaza Strip. Khaled Meshaal claimed the war in Gaza "will break the Israeli Army soon". The Hamas leader, referring to the ongoing war, warned that "this is not the final round". Meshaal issued the warning at a condolence meet to mourn the killing of Hamas Chief's children. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Middle East region continues to be on edge amid fear of an imminent Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel. ABC News, citing U.S. officials, said Iran has "readied over 100 hundred cruise missiles and a sizeable number of drones" for the possible strike. Israel is on high alert after Tehran threatened 'revenge' for bombing of its consulate in Syria's Damascus on April 1. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.S. House of Representatives voted to renew a controversial spying act - FISA. The House voted 273-147 to fund section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A dramatic showdown unfolded to reauthorise the key U.S. government surveillance tool. The spy tool, first authorised in 2009, was ostensibly designed to target foreigners and allows authorities to collect data without requesting a warrant. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amid growing fear that Iran could soon launch an attack on Israel, the United States stated it was sending reinforcements to the Middle East. The U.S. rushed warships into position to protect Israel and American forces in the region, hoping to head off a direct attack from Iran on Israel that could come soon. Israel has been on alert for a possible attack from Iran after an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Ukrainian President has appealed to the West to stand up against Russia's fear. Volodymyr Zelensky said the West's slow action makes us look weak before Vladimir Putin. He also said that Kyiv's EU and NATO memberships must be fast-tracked "to prove the West is not afraid." Kyiv is hoping to join both the European Union and the U.S.-led military bloc, NATO, as it has failed to push back Russia on the battlefield. Watch this report for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.S. President Joe Biden on April 12 said that an attack from Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later, and warned Tehran against the attack. Israel has been on alert for a possible attack from Iran after an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. Meanwhile, two U.S. officials told CBS News that a major Iranian attack may target Israeli military targets. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russia's Defense Ministry said it carried out a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on April 12. As per reports, the launch focused on confirming the stability of the missiles in service with the Russian army. The test took place at the Kapustin Yar training ground in Russia's southern Astrakhan region near the Caspian Sea, where the missile was launched from a movable ground missile launch vehicle. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amid growing fear that Iran could soon launch an attack on Israel, the United States stated it was sending reinforcements to the Middle East. The U.S. rushed warships into position to protect Israel and American forces in the region, hoping to head off a direct attack from Iran on Israel that could come soon. Israel has been on alert for a possible attack from Iran after an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Putin's military expansion marks Russia's largest since Soviet times. US intel reveals secrets behind this surge. With sanctions faltering, is Kyiv at risk? US report unveils China's role in Russia's armament, including missiles and tanks. US has urged Europe to pressure Beijing to stop support. Watch video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russia has blamed Ukraine for stalled peace talks over the ongoing conflict, claiming that there is no sign that Ukraine is ready for talks. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, said that the aborted 2022 deal could be the basis for new peace talks. Meanwhile, Putin has mocked Switzerland's planned peace summit on the Ukraine war, where Russia isn't invited. Remember, Switzerland will hold a high-level conference on the Ukraine war between June 15-16. Watch this to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iranian commandos seized a ship near the Strait of Hormuz, amidst heightened tensions following a strike on Tehran's embassy in Damascus. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the vessel's seizure by 'regional authorities' northeast of Fujairah, UAE, with details scarce. The video shows commandos descending from a helicopter resembling Iran's Revolutionary Guard aircraft. The incident underscores escalating regional tensions, prompting concerns about potential retaliation against Israel. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iran has revealed nine types of missiles with sufficient range to hit Israeli territory, according to Iranian news agency ISNA. On April 7, ISNA released an infographic showing missiles like Sejjil, Kheibar, Emad, Shahab-3, Ghadr, Paveh, Fattah-2, Kheibar Shekan, and Haj Qasem, along with their speed and strike range. This comes in the backdrop of concerns over possible armed conflict between Iran and Israel after seven IRGC members were killed in an airstrike on April 1 in Damascus, Syria. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

More and more Ukraine links to the Moscow mall attack emerge amid the investigation. The FSB revealed that the accused in the attack have named their coordinator. According to them, a man called Saifullo promised one million rubles ($10,984) each. The accused revealed they were promised assistance after crossing the Ukraine border. Watch this report with interrogation details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russia's greatest military assets in the war are its upgraded arms and clever plans. In the latest development, Russia's Rostec has started work on upgradation of tank shells. Rostec is creating a new line of improved tank shells based on the study of "NATO trophies." The Russian Army has captured and destroyed several western tanks during the war in Ukraine. Moscow has not used these captured "trophies" to just boast about its power but also to improve Russian arsenal to maintain its military dominance. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iraq's Islamic Resistance has claimed three back-to-back attacks on Israeli army positions in Occupied Golan Heights and in two other areas amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel over recent strike on Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria that killed 11 people, including top IRGC generals. Watch the video for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

After dealing several blows to Ukraine's counter-offensive by snatching more territory, Russia appears to be focusing on countering Kyiv's naval attacks. The Russian defence ministry has claimed to have destroyed a cache of Ukrainain drone boats. The action came days after Kyiv claimed to have conducted multiple attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet based out of Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russia continued its aerial blitz over Ukraine for the fifth straight day, damaging critical infrastructure in five different regions with dozens of Iran-made Shahed drones. Several facilities were set ablaze by the drone strikes in Krasnodar, Zhytomyr and Odesa. The attack came as Russia and Ukraine indulged in a blamegame over three separate strikes on Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Flood waters continue to rise in Russia's Orenburg region after the Ural River, Europe's third-longest river, burst through a dam in Orsk. RT News reported two levees breaking in Orsk in the past few days. More than 4,000 people have been evacuated, and nearly 11,000 houses were submerged in flood waters. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to the governor of the flood-affected regions' and directed the Russian emergency minister to visit the sites. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS