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Residents in central Gaza have experienced intense Israeli bombardments, heightening regional tensions after Iran threatened retaliation for an airstrike in Syria earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals. These developments occurred amid ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations in Cairo, which have shown no signs of progress despite the efforts of U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediators. The U.S. has …

On Saturday, Australian authorities reported a stabbing incident involving multiple victims at a bustling shopping center in Sydney. The attack occurred at the Westfield Bondi Junction mall during a busy shopping period. Following the incident, the mall was placed under lockdown, and police advised the public to steer clear of the area. New South Wales Ambulance confirmed to AFP that …

On Friday, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Ain el-Tineh to discuss recent political and security events, as well as military activities in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. After the meeting, Mikati mentioned, “This meeting was a good opportunity to extend Eid greetings to Mr. Speaker, and we also covered the latest happenings, …

On Friday, April 12, Russia’s Defence Ministry announced a successful test firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile at the Kapustin Yar testing facility in Astrakhan, a region in the south of Russia. The state-owned news agency reported the ministry’s statement, highlighting that the missile test was part of a series of state evaluations of new missile technologies. The missile, launched …

France has issued a travel warning advising its citizens to avoid going to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories due to increasing tensions and potential violence in the region. This advisory comes in the wake of threats from Iran of retaliatory actions against Israel for an April 1st strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, which resulted in the …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi officiated the funeral of Lebanese Forces official Pascal Sleiman in Jbeil on Friday, asserting a stance of resilience and courage in his sermon. He emphasized the need to uncover the truth behind Sleiman’s assassination, highlighting the importance of understanding the motives and identifying the perpetrators behind this crime. During the service, al-Rahi praised Sleiman’s widow for …

Despite ongoing efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to broker peace, Hamas and Israel remain at a standoff in Gaza. As the war drags on, a proposed deal promising a six-week ceasefire and a prisoner exchange has yet to gain traction. Hamas is reviewing the proposal but hasn’t committed, while Israel criticizes Hamas for not engaging constructively. The …

A senior Hamas representative recently communicated that a ceasefire is essential to allow for the safe and efficient determination of the whereabouts and condition of Israeli hostages scattered throughout the Gaza Strip. Despite ongoing discussions in Cairo, involving U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediators since Sunday, no significant progress has been made on the ceasefire proposal. Bassem Naim, a Hamas official, …