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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The more outrageous your plans may be the more inspired you will be to see them through to completion, but not everyone will be joining you in aiming so high. That’s okay, you don’t need outside support. You don’t need anything but your own self-belief. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Everyone has both successes and failures but not everyone reacts to them the same way. As a fire sign you know that if you get knocked down the best thing is to get back up again and carry on the fight. You may have to do that today. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may regret some of the things you have recently said and done but don’t make a big issue of it. Every day is a new beginning and what you get right today will more than make up for what you got wrong yesterday and before. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It’s not like you to be so ambitious but with the sun and Mercury moving through the career area of your chart you know this is the right time to push ahead with your lon...
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Mideast Enters Dangerous New Phase With Iran’s Attack on Israel

 

In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, firing over 300 drones and missiles. The attack, which took place on a Saturday evening, was largely thwarted by Israel and its allies, including the US, UK, and France, with most of the projectiles intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace¹. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported, although a 10-year-old girl in Israel was badly injured by falling shrapnel, and an army base sustained light damage.

US President Joe Biden condemned the assault in the strongest terms, emphasizing that it was the first attack from Iranian soil against Israel. Israeli officials warned that this incident marked "a severe and dangerous escalation" from Tehran. However, neither the US nor Israel indicated immediate plans for retaliation against Iran. The attack came after Iran's embassy compound in Syria was hit by missiles on April 1, resulting in the deaths of seven Iranian officers. Iran stated that it would refrain from further assaults unless Israel responded strongly.

Despite the tension, stock markets in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern countries experienced only slight declines. Iran deliberately limited the scale of its retaliation, aiming for maximum symbolism but minimum damage. The situation remains precarious, and global leaders are coordinating a united diplomatic response. Oil prices surged following the Syria strike, with Brent climbing above $90 a barrel, and analysts speculating it could reach $100 if direct conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. The Israeli shekel weakened, and Israeli stocks initially rose but later reversed gains. Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over the military escalation developments in the region.

As the Middle East enters this perilous new phase, the world watches closely, aware that the situation could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and international relations.



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