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Biden pushes for increased tariffs on Chinese steel to win over union voters

President Joe Biden is set to propose a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese steel, aiming to triple the current rates to protect U.S. steelmakers from the surge of cheaper imports. This policy announcement was scheduled during his speech to steelworkers in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming November elections. While the administration asserts that the tariff hike …

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Fatal drone strikes hit Ain Baal, Beit Hillel; casualties reported

Three Israeli soldiers were injured on Tuesday when two suicide drones, launched from Lebanon, struck the northern Israeli community of Beit Hillel, according to Israeli media. The Israeli military verified the attack, stating that “two armed” drones crossed into northern Israel and detonated near the community. “The incident is currently under investigation,” a military spokesperson announced. Hezbollah openly acknowledged orchestrating …

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Bassil proposes UN resolution to halt Israel-Hezbollah clash

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, has addressed a letter to key international and national figures, including the ambassadors of U.N. Security Council member states, UNIFIL countries, the members of the five-nation group for Lebanon, the Vatican, the EU ambassador, the U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and caretaker Foreign …

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Israel pushes for sanctions in diplomatic campaign against Iran

On Tuesday, Israel initiated a concerted diplomatic effort against Iran, urging 32 nations to enact sanctions targeting the Revolutionary Guards and their missile initiatives. This action comes in the wake of Iran’s large-scale assault on Israel late Saturday, involving over 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, retaliating for a lethal air strike on April 1 against the Iranian consulate …

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Israel vows retaliation to Iran strikes as allies call for restraint

Israel’s military chief has declared a firm response to Iran’s extensive attack, which involved an assault with missiles and drones. This statement comes even amidst global calls for restraint from various leaders, worried about the potential for a broader regional conflict. This recent escalation follows a protracted shadow war between Israel and Iran, along with its proxies like the militant …

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Mossad reportedly eliminates Hezbollah financier Mohammad Srour

Preliminary investigations suggest that the assassination of Mohammad Srour, a Lebanese man under U.S. sanctions, was orchestrated by Israel’s Mossad, according to Lebanese officials. Srour, who was implicated in transferring funds from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to Hamas, was found dead from gunshot wounds in a villa in Beit Mery, Lebanon. Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi indicated on Al-Jadeed TV that intelligence …

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Hezbollah claims cross-border attack on Israeli troops

Hezbollah set off multiple explosives on Monday, causing injuries among members of an Israeli infantry brigade at the Lebanese-Israeli border. According to Hezbollah, the explosives were strategically placed in the Tal Ismail area on the Lebanese side and were detonated as a unit from the Golani Brigade attempted to cross into Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed that it had been closely watching …

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