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Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader,&nbsp;along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest.

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Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader,&nbsp;along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to a spokesperson of the Junta military government.

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Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. In other news, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader, along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest.

Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. In other news, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader, along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest. US plans new sanctions against Iran, hopes allies will follow footsteps The government of the United States on Tuesday (April 16) said that it will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone programme in the wake of its weekend attack on Israel. Washington DC further stated it is hoping that its allies and partners will follow with parallel measures. First 7 jurors selected in Trump's criminal hush money trial case On the second day of former United States president Donald Trump's hush money trial, seven Manhattan residents were selected as jurors. When the selection process took place, the jury's anonymous members were only identified by letters and numbers like B400 and B280 and their identities remained hidden. Inside Iran's attack: Weapons used in 'Operation Truthful Promise' against Israel Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the recent unprecedented attack on Israel. Myanmar ex-leaders Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint moved from jail to house arrest Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained ex-leader, along with the embattled nation's ousted president, U Win Myint, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to a spokesperson of the Junta military government. Watch: Iran attacks Israel: Tehran braces for Israeli retaliation ×

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Russia on Monday (Apr 15) raised concerns over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Saturday (Apr 13).

"We express our extreme concern at yet another dangerous escalation in the region. We have repeatedly warned that the numerous unresolved crises in the Middle East, primarily in the area of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which are often fuelled by irresponsible provocative actions, will exacerbate tensions," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

"We call on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint. We believe it is important for the constructively-minded international players to contribute to this effort," the statement added.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling for restraint said that further rise in the conflict was in no one's&nbsp;interest and that the countries should resolve conflict via political and diplomatic methods.

"Further escalation is in no one's interests. Therefore, of course, we advocate that all disagreements be resolved exclusively by political and diplomatic methods," Peskov said.

Iran on Saturday (Apr 13) launched a drone and missile strike against Israel in retaliation for an Israeli attack on its Damascus consulate on April 1 that claimed the lives of seven officers, including a senior commander of the IRGC.&nbsp;

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<h2>UK rebuffs Iran claim&nbsp;that it gave advance notice before attacking Israel</h2>

The United Kingdom rebuffed Iran's claims that Tehran notified in advance before launching missile and drone attacks against Israel.

"I would reject that characterisation," a spokesman for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday (Apr 15). "And more broadly, we condemn in the strongest possible terms their direct attack against Israel."

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday said that Tehran had informed its neighbouring countries about its retaliatory strikes on Israel almost 72 hours in advance.

“About 72 hours prior to our operations, we informed our friends and neighbours in the region that Iran’s response against Israel was certain, legitimate, and irrevocable,” Amirabdollahian said at a press briefing.

Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to launch any retaliatory offensive against Iran stating that Tel Aviv should "think with head as well as heart" as Tehran's strike was a near-total failure.

Iran on Saturday night had launched over 300 missiles and drones that reportedly caused moderate damage in Israel as most of them were shot down by its Iron Dome defence system and with help from the US, Britain, France and Jordan.

"I think they're perfectly justified to think they should respond because they have been attacked, but we are urging them as friends to think with the head as well as heart, to be smart as well as tough," Cameron said.

He said that he was urging Israel not to escalate the conflict in the Middle East.

"In many ways, this has been a double defeat for Iran. The attack was an almost total failure, and they revealed to the world that they were the malign influence in the region prepared to do this. So our hope is that there won't be a retaliatory response," he added.

<h2>Macron urges Israel to avoid escalation</h2>

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he has urged Israel to avoid further escalation in the Middle East.

"We will do all we can to avoid things flaring up, escalating," Macron said, urging Israel to aim to isolate Iran rather than escalate the situation.

"We are all worried about a possible escalation," Macron told BFM TV and RMC radio. "The situation is very unstable today."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia on Monday (Apr 15) raised concerns over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Saturday (Apr 13).

Russia on Monday (Apr 15) raised concerns over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Saturday (Apr 13). "We express our extreme concern at yet another dangerous escalation in the region. We have repeatedly warned that the numerous unresolved crises in the Middle East, primarily in the area of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which are often fuelled by irresponsible provocative actions, will exacerbate tensions," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "We call on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint. We believe it is important for the constructively-minded international players to contribute to this effort," the statement added. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling for restraint said that further rise in the conflict was in no one's interest and that the countries should resolve conflict via political and diplomatic methods. "Further escalation is in no one's interests. Therefore, of course, we advocate that all disagreements be resolved exclusively by political and diplomatic methods," Peskov said. Iran on Saturday (Apr 13) launched a drone and missile strike against Israel in retaliation for an Israeli attack on its Damascus consulate on April 1 that claimed the lives of seven officers, including a senior commander of the IRGC. Also read: ‘Israel will exact price from Iran when timing is right,’ says war cabinet minister UK rebuffs Iran claim that it gave advance notice before attacking Israel The United Kingdom rebuffed Iran's claims that Tehran notified in advance before launching missile and drone attacks against Israel. "I would reject that characterisation," a spokesman for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday (Apr 15). "And more broadly, we condemn in the strongest possible terms their direct attack against Israel." Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday said that Tehran had informed its neighbouring countries about its retaliatory strikes on Israel almost 72 hours in advance. “About 72 hours prior to our operations, we informed our friends and neighbours in the region that Iran’s response against Israel was certain, legitimate, and irrevocable,” Amirabdollahian said at a press briefing. Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to launch any retaliatory offensive against Iran stating that Tel Aviv should "think with head as well as heart" as Tehran's strike was a near-total failure. Iran on Saturday night had launched over 300 missiles and drones that reportedly caused moderate damage in Israel as most of them were shot down by its Iron Dome defence system and with help from the US, Britain, France and Jordan. "I think they're perfectly justified to think they should respond because they have been attacked, but we are urging them as friends to think with the head as well as heart, to be smart as well as tough," Cameron said. He said that he was urging Israel not to escalate the conflict in the Middle East. "In many ways, this has been a double defeat for Iran. The attack was an almost total failure, and they revealed to the world that they were the malign influence in the region prepared to do this. So our hope is that there won't be a retaliatory response," he added. Macron urges Israel to avoid escalation French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he has urged Israel to avoid further escalation in the Middle East. "We will do all we can to avoid things flaring up, escalating," Macron said, urging Israel to aim to isolate Iran rather than escalate the situation. "We are all worried about a possible escalation," Macron told BFM TV and RMC radio. "The situation is very unstable today." (With inputs from agencies)

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Britain's Labour Party dealt a crushing blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives on Friday, winning contests for two new lawmakers in votes that indicated the opposition party was on track to win a national election later this year.

The double defeat underlined the flagging fortunes of the governing party and will do little to silence Sunak's critics, who fear the Conservatives could be trounced at the national election and want him to change course.

The 43-year-old former investment banker has struggled to restore his party's fortunes despite recasting himself at various points over the past year as a bold reformer, a stable technocrat and now as someone who needs more time "to stick to the plan" because, he says, that plan is working.

But with the Labour Party ahead in the polls, Sunak might feel the need to bend to the demands of some in his party to offer an increasingly disaffected electorate a more right-wing conservative agenda before the election.

Labour was jubilant.

"By winning in these Tory strongholds, we can confidently say that Labour is back in the service of working people and we will work tirelessly to deliver for them," Labour leader Keir Starmer said in a statement.

"The Tories (Conservatives) have failed. Rishi's recession proves that. That's why we've seen so many former Conservative voters switching directly to this changed Labour Party."

Labour overturned a hefty Conservative majority in the central English town of Wellingborough to win the parliamentary seat with 13,844 votes against 7,408 in what polling expert John Curtice described as the governing party's "worst ever by-election reverse."

In another threat to Sunak's party, the candidate for the right-wing Reform Party won 3,919 votes, a sign, Curtice said, it had "now entered the electoral battle in a serious way ... that potentially adds to the Conservatives' difficulties".

Addressing that threat, Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden told Times Radio a vote for Reform was a vote for Labour.

"I don't think what we're seeing is that big switch to Labour ... but I think you are seeing Conservative voters, not at this stage willing to come out at the moment and support the government."

In Kingswood, southwestern England, Labour won with 11,176 votes against 8,675 for the Conservative candidate. Reform received 2,578 votes.

<h2>Pressure on Sunak&nbsp;</h2>

It appeared that the Conservatives had all but written off the two by-elections. While Labour sent many of its lawmakers and activists to campaign in both places, the Conservatives had a muted presence.

The party has only won four out of 21 by-elections since the last national election in 2019.

While so-called by-elections are often lost by the governing party, the scale of the defeat in two parliamentary seats the Conservatives have held for years piles pressure on Sunak, who became prime minister just over a year ago.

The challenge from the Reform Party adds a new dimension. Senior Conservative lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg said at least in Kingswood, if Reform supporters had voted for the governing party as part of the "Conservative family", the Conservatives would have held the parliamentary seat.

Few Conservatives believed they had any chance of winning in either place - the contest in Wellingborough was triggered after the former member of parliament was forced out over a bullying and harassment scandal, while in Kingswood, former minister Chris Skidmore resigned over Sunak's climate change policies.

But some had hoped Labour might have been damaged this week when Starmer did not move immediately to censure a Labour candidate who was recorded espousing conspiracy theories about Israel and for scrapping a green investment target.

But with turnout low, voters punished the governing party and Sunak, who is struggling to meet his election promises, including a vow to grow the economy. Data on Thursday showed it had slipped into recession in the second half of 2023.

With many voters angry over a punishing cost-of-living crisis, long waiting times to use the state-run health service and strikes on public transport, Sunak is running out of time to close the gap with Labour.

Polling expert Curtice said Labour's Starmer still looks "on course to be our next prime minister".

Britain's Labour Party dealt a crushing blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives on Friday, winning contests for two new lawmakers in votes that indicated the opposition party was on track to win a national election later this year.

Britain's Labour Party dealt a crushing blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives on Friday, winning contests for two new lawmakers in votes that indicated the opposition party was on track to win a national election later this year. The double defeat underlined the flagging fortunes of the governing party and will do little to silence Sunak's critics, who fear the Conservatives could be trounced at the national election and want him to change course. The 43-year-old former investment banker has struggled to restore his party's fortunes despite recasting himself at various points over the past year as a bold reformer, a stable technocrat and now as someone who needs more time "to stick to the plan" because, he says, that plan is working. But with the Labour Party ahead in the polls, Sunak might feel the need to bend to the demands of some in his party to offer an increasingly disaffected electorate a more right-wing conservative agenda before the election. Labour was jubilant. "By winning in these Tory strongholds, we can confidently say that Labour is back in the service of working people and we will work tirelessly to deliver for them," Labour leader Keir Starmer said in a statement. "The Tories (Conservatives) have failed. Rishi's recession proves that. That's why we've seen so many former Conservative voters switching directly to this changed Labour Party." Labour overturned a hefty Conservative majority in the central English town of Wellingborough to win the parliamentary seat with 13,844 votes against 7,408 in what polling expert John Curtice described as the governing party's "worst ever by-election reverse." In another threat to Sunak's party, the candidate for the right-wing Reform Party won 3,919 votes, a sign, Curtice said, it had "now entered the electoral battle in a serious way ... that potentially adds to the Conservatives' difficulties". Addressing that threat, Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden told Times Radio a vote for Reform was a vote for Labour. "I don't think what we're seeing is that big switch to Labour ... but I think you are seeing Conservative voters, not at this stage willing to come out at the moment and support the government." In Kingswood, southwestern England, Labour won with 11,176 votes against 8,675 for the Conservative candidate. Reform received 2,578 votes. Pressure on Sunak It appeared that the Conservatives had all but written off the two by-elections. While Labour sent many of its lawmakers and activists to campaign in both places, the Conservatives had a muted presence. The party has only won four out of 21 by-elections since the last national election in 2019. While so-called by-elections are often lost by the governing party, the scale of the defeat in two parliamentary seats the Conservatives have held for years piles pressure on Sunak, who became prime minister just over a year ago. The challenge from the Reform Party adds a new dimension. Senior Conservative lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg said at least in Kingswood, if Reform supporters had voted for the governing party as part of the "Conservative family", the Conservatives would have held the parliamentary seat. Few Conservatives believed they had any chance of winning in either place - the contest in Wellingborough was triggered after the former member of parliament was forced out over a bullying and harassment scandal, while in Kingswood, former minister Chris Skidmore resigned over Sunak's climate change policies. But some had hoped Labour might have been damaged this week when Starmer did not move immediately to censure a Labour candidate who was recorded espousing conspiracy theories about Israel and for scrapping a green investment target. But with turnout low, voters punished the governing party and Sunak, who is struggling to meet his election promises, including a vow to grow the economy. Data on Thursday showed it had slipped into recession in the second half of 2023. With many voters angry over a punishing cost-of-living crisis, long waiting times to use the state-run health service and strikes on public transport, Sunak is running out of time to close the gap with Labour. Polling expert Curtice said Labour's Starmer still looks "on course to be our next prime minister".

Britain's Labour Party deals double blow to PM Sunak's Conservatives in by-elections

Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin prime minister of UK,&nbsp;opened up in an interview about how he experienced racism in childhood.

His parents, determined for him to "fit in," arranged extra drama lessons to eliminate any accent, Sunak told ITV News. He shared the challenges of feeling different, and instances of racism during his youth. Sunak was born to Indian-origin parents who migrated to Britain from Kenya in the 1960s.

In 2022, Sunak made history as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, a milestone that marked the culmination of his political journey within the governing Conservative Party.

He assumed leadership on Diwali after being elected by the party after a series of changes at the top. At 43, Sunak is the youngest British prime minister in two centuries and the first of Indian or Asian heritage.

<h2>Family's commitment to 'fitting in'</h2>

In the interview, Sunak discussed his parents' dedication to ensuring he and his siblings blended in seamlessly, highlighting his mother's emphasis on proper speech.

By sending him for extra drama lessons, Sunak's family aimed to eliminate any accent, striving to remove barriers associated with cultural differences.

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Sunak candidly expressed his consciousness of being different and revealed encounters with racism during his childhood.

He acknowledged the painful impact of racial slurs directed at his younger siblings, emphasising how racism "stings" and leaves lasting scars.

Sunak underscored his belief in the unacceptability of any form of racism, emphasising that when engaging with world leaders, the UK should serve as an example of combating discrimination.

Reflecting on his own experiences, he asserted that such incidents wouldn't happen to his children today.

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The British prime minister admitted that growing up, he never imagined an ethnic minority individual could become the prime minister due to the absence of role models. '

He sees his historic appointment as a testament to challenging norms and inspiring future generations.

Sunak noted that the UK is often looked upon as an example of successfully addressing racial issues, emphasising the nation's commitment to inclusivity and equality.

(With inputs from agencies)

Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin prime minister of UK, opened up in an interview about how he experienced racism in childhood. His parents, determined for him to "fit in," arranged extra drama lessons to eliminate any accent, Sunak told ITV News.

Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin prime minister of UK, opened up in an interview about how he experienced racism in childhood. His parents, determined for him to "fit in," arranged extra drama lessons to eliminate any accent, Sunak told ITV News. He shared the challenges of feeling different, and instances of racism during his youth. Sunak was born to Indian-origin parents who migrated to Britain from Kenya in the 1960s. In 2022, Sunak made history as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, a milestone that marked the culmination of his political journey within the governing Conservative Party. He assumed leadership on Diwali after being elected by the party after a series of changes at the top. At 43, Sunak is the youngest British prime minister in two centuries and the first of Indian or Asian heritage. Family's commitment to 'fitting in' In the interview, Sunak discussed his parents' dedication to ensuring he and his siblings blended in seamlessly, highlighting his mother's emphasis on proper speech. By sending him for extra drama lessons, Sunak's family aimed to eliminate any accent, striving to remove barriers associated with cultural differences. Also read | UK government to ban disposable vapes amid concerns over children’s health Sunak candidly expressed his consciousness of being different and revealed encounters with racism during his childhood. He acknowledged the painful impact of racial slurs directed at his younger siblings, emphasising how racism "stings" and leaves lasting scars. Sunak underscored his belief in the unacceptability of any form of racism, emphasising that when engaging with world leaders, the UK should serve as an example of combating discrimination. Reflecting on his own experiences, he asserted that such incidents wouldn't happen to his children today. Also watch | UK: PM Rishi Sunak's leadership on rocky ground The British prime minister admitted that growing up, he never imagined an ethnic minority individual could become the prime minister due to the absence of role models. ' He sees his historic appointment as a testament to challenging norms and inspiring future generations. Sunak noted that the UK is often looked upon as an example of successfully addressing racial issues, emphasising the nation's commitment to inclusivity and equality. (With inputs from agencies)

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