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Biden cuts short Delaware trip, returns to Washington to consult national security amid West Asia crisis
United States President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday afternoon (Apr 13) as he plans to hold discussion with his national security team amid an escalation of tensions in West Asia.
The development comes hours after Biden said that he expects an Iranian attack against Israel “sooner, rather than later.”
The US president was on a trip to Delaware, which the White House said he cut short to discuss the current happenings in the Middle East.
Tehran has vowed retaliation in response to an Israeli strike on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus last week that claimed the life of a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ overseas Quds Force along with six other officers.
US Defense Secretary speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Earlier on Saturday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss “urgent regional threats,” and echoed full support from the United States for its ally Israel against the attacks launched by Iran and its proxies.
Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, also shared a social media post on the same lines reiterating US support for his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi.
Biden, on Friday, issued a stern warning to Iran against retaliatory attacks while also predicting that the attacks may be imminent.
“We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed,” the US president said.
Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel, Iran
Meanwhile, several countries including India, France, Poland, and Russia have warned their citizens against travelling to Israel and Iran.
“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves,” the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.
The French foreign ministry advised citizens to “refrain absolutely” from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, or the Palestinian territories in the coming days.
Germany, asked its citizens to leave Iran, adding, “German citizens are at concrete risk of being arbitrarily arrested and interrogated and being given long prison sentences. Dual citizens with Iranian and German nationality are especially at risk.”
(With inputs from agencies)
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Beached whale found on Delaware shore
This story originally appeared on 6abc.
A beached whale was spotted along the shore in Delaware on Sunday.
The animal was discovered at approximately 11 a.m. after reportedly beaching itself near the Indian River Inlet Bridge.
A representative of the Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation Institute said the whale is a sub-adult fin whale.
The whale is roughly 50 feet in length and is extremely emaciated, according to the MERR rep, which may indicate an underlying condition.
Fin whales are an off-shore, deep-sea species that would not typically come near the shore unless they are weak, according to MERR.
Sadly, the representative said the whale was likely very close to dying.
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State Rep. Mike Ramone won’t seek reelection. He plans to run for Delaware governor
Rev. Al Sharpton calls for diversity in Delaware courts
Citizens for Judicial Fairness hosted a rally in Wilmington that featured civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton speaking in support of judicial diversity. 4/30/24
Pike Creek Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone says he won’t seek reelection to the House of Representatives this year, opting to run for Delaware governor, instead.
Ramone announced his intentions to run in the First State’s gubernatorial race during an interview with a Delmarva radio talk show on Friday, explaining that he plans to file his candidacy on Monday.
Ramone in a news release from the House Republican Caucus sent out Friday announced the Republican incumbent would not seek reelection to the 21st District seat in November.
Ramone, who currently serves as the House Minority Leader, expects to relocate downstate, which would prevent him from retaining the seat. Plus, the release stated, Ramone expects to run for governor.
“I was uncomfortable seeking a new House term under those circumstances,” he said in the release. “While I am excited to kick off a new venture in the coming days, I will certainly miss directly serving the citizens of the 21st District.”
DELAWARE GOVERNOR’S RACE: GOP chair says she’ll run, setting up a Republican primary race
Ramone’s intentions to run for governor on the Republican line sets up a three-way primary for the ticket in September. Delaware GOP chair Julianne Murray says she will run for state governor and intends to file May 8. Meanwhile, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerrold Price is on the ballot having filed his candidacy for the seat in December 2023.
The future of the 21st District
Ramone, who was first elected to the seat in 2008, narrowly won his reelection in 2022.
Two Democratic candidates are vying for the seat: Michael Smith, a former legislative aide and substitute teacher – not to be confused with Michael F. Smith, who is the District 22 representative, and Frank Burns, a climate activist and biotech entrepreneur who unsuccessfully challenged Ramone in 2022.
DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: What seats are up for election? Races take shape
Along with serving as the House minority leader, Ramone sits on the administration, ethics, rules, legislative council and veterans affairs committees.
Ramone thanked his constituents for allowing him to serve them for the past 16 years.
“Your support over the years has meant the world to Lisa and me,” he said. “My family is forever grateful to each of you.”
The race for Delaware governor
The Republican contenders for governor will face one of three Democratic candidates for governor in the general election Nov. 5.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara are all vying for the Democratic line.
ELECTION ISSUES: Rev. Al Sharpton returns to Delaware to rally voters, demand a more diverse court system
The Democratic candidates as well as the only filed Republican candidate for governor, Price, have been invited to a gubernatorial forum on Delaware’s education system hosted by Vision Coalition of Delaware at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Polytech High School near Woodside. This is the first event featuring the gubernatorial candidates to be held in Delaware.
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Delaware State Police investigating fatal car accident in Laurel – 47abc
LAUREL, Del. – A single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one man Saturday evening is now under investigation.
According to police, at 6:48 p.m., a Chevy Trailblazer was headed westbound on Sharptown Road, traveling at high speed. The vehicle swerved off the north side of the road, striking a drainage ditch and overturning before crashing into a utility pole.
The driver, identified as a 27-year-old man from Bloxom, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
There was also a male passenger in the car who was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition. The passenger has still not been identified.
The roadway at the location of the incident on Sharptown Road, west of Mt. Pleasant Road, was closed for roughly four hours while authorities investigated the scene and cleared the roadway.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264.
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