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Scientists have raised alarms over the potential environmental hazards posed by decaying oil and gas pipelines in the North Sea, warning of the risk of releasing toxic substances like mercury, radioactive lead, and polonium-210, the latter being notorious for its involvement in the assassination of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko. Mercury, inherently toxic and naturally occurring in oil and gas, tends …

Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the initial rush of Ukrainian men to join the military has significantly waned. With Russia controlling about a quarter of Ukraine and a stalemate along a 620-mile front line, avoidance of the draft has become common, with many men either staying hidden or attempting to bribe their way out of service. Front-line commanders report …

The Rubymar, a cargo vessel flying the Belize flag, British registration, and operated by a Lebanese company, has been compromised off the Gulf of Aden, resulting in significant environmental concerns. This incident unfolded after the ship, carrying flammable fertilizer, was targeted by a missile attack from Yemeni Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, last Sunday. Following the attack, the ship’s crew …

Recent overnight bombardments in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of dozens, according to the health ministry of the Hamas-controlled region, as reported on Saturday. Concurrently, Israel’s intelligence chief is engaging in discussions in Paris, aiming to break the deadlock over truce negotiations. The talks are particularly crucial following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed plan for Gaza post-conflict, which …

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has formally communicated with the United Nations Security Council, expressing concerns over Iran’s alleged weapon transfers to Hezbollah, a move he claims contravenes Resolution 1701, as reported by Israel’s Channel 12. In his communication, Katz accuses Iran of facilitating weapon transfers through various routes including land, sea, and air. He elaborates on the journey of …

The U.S. military has intercepted three drones aimed at commercial vessels in the Red Sea and neutralized seven land-based anti-ship cruise missiles, attributing these actions to the Houthi rebels backed by Iran in Yemen. For several months, the Houthis have targeted maritime traffic, continuing their assaults despite American and British efforts to diminish their capacity to threaten this crucial international …

Hezbollah announced on Saturday its forces had launched two Burkan rockets with heavy caliber at an assembly of Israeli soldiers on Cobra Hill in northern Israel, claiming to have achieved a “direct hit.” Subsequently, the group reported targeting Israeli soldiers near the Dhayra military base, also claiming successful hits. In retaliation, Israeli warplanes bombed a residential building in Blida, a …

A scheduled cabinet meeting was postponed on Friday due to a protest by retired military personnel who blocked the paths to the Grand Serail in downtown Beirut. The protesting retirees, gathering at Riad al-Solh Square, were advocating for better pensions and demanded that their grievances be addressed during the cabinet session. The meeting was initially convened to deliberate on the …