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Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. An Arab-Israel axis against Iran is now a reality The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes. 15/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU scrambles to rein in a spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on Saturday, its European allies are pleading for restraint to prevent a major regional spillover of the conflict. 15/04/2024
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Now playing Next Economy The effect Iran's attack on Israel could have on commodities In the wake of Iran's recent offensive against Israel, investors have been on edge, speculating about the potential ramifications for commodities. Here's a breakdown of the situation and its possible impacts. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Aluminium prices soar after UK and US ban on Russian metals trade The UK and the US want to "prevent the Kremlin funnelling more cash into its war machine". At one stage, the price of aluminium leapt more than 9%. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News The Iron Dome: How does Israel’s missile defence system work? In operation since 2011, the Iron Dome is Israel's first line of defence against rockets. We spoke to an expert to understand how the system works. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Iran will 'face consequencess' for attack: Israeli military chief Israeli Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said Tehran's missile and drone attack “will be met with a response”, though he did not elaborate further. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Week ahead in the markets: Risk-aversion expected to take centre stage Geopolitical tensions and central banks’ rhetoric on monetary policy will remain the focus of market participants, also Netflix is scheduled to release its Q1 earnings result this week. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine US House Speaker promises to push for aid to Israel and Ukraine House Speaker promises to push for aid to Israel and Ukraine as pressure ramps up. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Israel said it will pursue its war objectives in light of the decision Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. 14/04/2024
Now playing Next Iran How is the Israel attack viewed in Iran? Tehran's strikes on Israel likely mean more problems for ordinary citizens, already struggling under a deeply unpopular Islamic regime. 14/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Revenge, geopolitics and ideology: Why did Iran attack Israel? Iranian missiles and drones rained down on Israel on Saturday, tipping the pair close to war. But why? What is driving hostility between Israel and Iran? 14/04/2024
Now playing Next world news 'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel European capitals are calling for restraint and trying to de-escalate the conflict, following Tehran's overnight strikes on Israel. 14/04/2024