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On Thursday, Hezbollah launched attacks on multiple Israeli sites, including air defense systems and positions in northern Israel. In retaliation, Israeli drones executed airstrikes within Lebanese territory. The militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for deploying two kamikaze drones to strike an air defense location and Iron Dome launch pads near the Israeli settlement of Kfar Blum. Subsequently, Israeli drones and …

On Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament reconvened to continue discussions on the 2024 state budget, following a tumultuous session on Wednesday that ended in disputes and altercations. During Wednesday’s session, Change MP Melhem Khalaf exited the meeting after a heated exchange with Speaker Nabih Berri. This incident was part of a series of confrontations, including Amal MP Ali Hassan Khalil labeling …

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, known for his far-right views, openly criticized Qatar for its role in the ongoing hostage crisis involving Israel and Hamas. This critique followed a leaked recording where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly expressed concerns over Qatar’s mediation efforts in resolving the situation. Smotrich, voicing his opinion on social media, directly blamed Qatar for the tragic …

In an unexpected turn of events at the Australian Open 2024, former World No.1 and defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated after a straight-sets loss to Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, January 24. Alcaraz, who was among the top contenders for the title, fell to Zverev in a match that ended with scores of 6-1, 6-3, 7-5. Zverev, an …

The Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday alleged that Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian military transport plane, resulting in the deaths of all 74 people on board. This included 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were part of a swap. The crash occurred in Russia’s Belgorod border region, but Ukrainian officials have yet to confirm or deny these claims. The …

U.S. forces recently neutralized two anti-ship missiles in Yemen, belonging to the Houthi rebels, which posed a serious threat to both merchant and U.S. Navy ships in the region. This operation was part of the United States and Britain’s collaborative efforts to limit the Houthis’ capability to attack maritime targets. These joint military efforts have been complemented by Washington’s individual …

China, as the world’s leading exporter, has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global trade by leading many shipping companies to circumvent the Suez Canal. The Chinese Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Wang Wenbin, stated on Wednesday that China is actively engaged in efforts to calm the situation, which has been exacerbated by …

On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers destroyed the home of a Palestinian, Basil Shehadeh, who is accused of aiding in an attack that resulted in the death of four Israelis near a West Bank settlement in June. Witnesses reported that Basil Shehadeh was arrested for allegedly assisting two Palestinians, Muhannad Shehadeh and Khaled Sabah, in carrying out the shooting at a gas …