United States Announces New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Drone Production and Military Programs
On the 18th, the United States announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone production in response to Iran’s attack on Israel. US President Biden (pictured) said the G7 was committed to working together to increase economic pressure on Iran. Picture taken in February (2024 Reuters/Leah Millis) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday announced new […]
Anti-Semitic Incidents in the US to Reach All-Time High in 2023, According to ADL Report
On April 16, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a leading Jewish organization, released a report stating that anti-Semitic incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023. Photo taken in A demonstration in solidarity with Palestine in October 2023 in New York (2024 Reuters / Eduardo Munoz) [１６日 […]
Security Council Committee Unanimously Unable to Recommend Palestine’s UN Membership Application
The Security Council committee examining Palestine’s application for membership of the United Nations has concluded in its report that it was “unable to make a unanimous recommendation to the Security Council” as to whether the application met the criteria for full membership. The photo was taken on the 14th at the United Nations Headquarters in […]
US Defense Secretary Austin Expresses Support for Israel After Iranian Attack
US Defense Secretary Austin spoke by phone with officials from the Middle East and Europe on the 15th, expressing support for Israel following the Iranian attack, and emphasizing the need to ensure regional stability to prevent the conflict from escalating. This was announced by the Department of Defence. Photo: Mr. Austin at a press conference […]
Putin Urges Restraint as Tensions Rise in Middle East: Calls with Iranian President Raisi
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Iranian President Raisi on the 16th and called on all parties to refrain from any actions that would provoke a new conflict. Photo taken in June 2023. Photo provided (2024 Reuters / Alexei Danichev / RIA Novosti host photo agency via REUTERS) [モスクワ １６日 ロイター] – Russian […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Condemns Attack on Iranian Embassy and Discusses Regional Tensions with Iranian and Saudi Counterparts
On April 16, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (pictured) held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian. The picture was taken in Beijing on the 1st (2024 Reuters) [北京 １６日 ロイター] – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian on the 15th. The state-run Xinhua News Agency […]
US House Speaker Johnson to Consider Aid to Israel and Ukraine as Separate Bills
On April 15, US House Speaker Johnson (pictured) said he would consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate bills this week. Photo taken in January in Washington, US (2024 Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) [ワシントン １５日 ロイター] – Speaker of the US House of Representatives Johnson said on the 15th that aid to Israel and Ukraine will […]
Significant Increase in Humanitarian Aid Supplies to Gaza: White House Announcement
On April 15, White House National Security Council (NSC) Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby announced that the number of humanitarian aid supplies arriving in Gaza, the Palestinian autonomous region, has increased significantly in recent days. In this photo, people watch as US forces drop aid supplies from the air in Gaza City in March (2024 Reuters […]
Two Palestinians Killed in Attack by Jewish Settlers in West Bank
Two Palestinians were killed on the 15th in an attack by Jewish settlers on the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The photo shows mourners carrying the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli military attacks. The photograph was taken near Nablus on April 15, 2024. (2024 Reuters/Raneen Sawafta) [ラマラ（ヨルダン川西岸） １５日 ロイター] – Two Palestinians were killed on the […]
Israel Releases 150 Palestinians Amid Allegations of Mistreatment
On April 15, Israel released 150 Palestinians who had been detained during military operations in the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza. Many Palestinians say they were mistreated during their detention. Palestinian border security officials said. The photo shows a destroyed building. The photo was taken on the 7th in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip (2024, Reuters/Ahmed […]
