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North Korea has officially announced its decision to abandon any pursuit of reunification and reconciliation with South Korea. Leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized that relations between the two countries have evolved into a state of hostility and war, as conveyed by the state-run news agency KCNA. Kim Jong Un articulated the need for North Korea to recognize and define …

On Sunday, Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi expressed his opposition to the extension of the Gaza war into southern Lebanon. In his sermon, he called for an end to the cross-border conflicts and emphasized the need to protect Lebanese citizens, their homes, and properties. Al-Rahi specifically called for the removal of rocket launchpads that have been positioned in residential areas in …

On Sunday, Israel executed multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon, following Hezbollah’s claim of responsibility for an assault on an Israeli border outpost. This action is part of the ongoing cross-border hostilities that began on October 8. The Israeli airstrikes targeted the border towns of Aita al-Shaab, Marwahin, Ramia, and Beit Leef, while Israeli drones conducted bombings near Alma al-Shaab and …

Russian authorities have reported that an attack by Ukraine on the city of Belgorod near the Russian border resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, including three children, and injured 108 others. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov attributed the deaths and injuries to “massive shelling” by Ukrainian forces. The Russian Defense Ministry condemned the attack, promising retaliation and accusing …

On Saturday night, the USS Gravely, a United States Navy warship, successfully intercepted and neutralized two anti-ship ballistic missiles originating from areas in Yemen under Houthi control, as stated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM). This action was in response to an earlier incident on the same day, where the Maersk Hangzhou, a container ship flying the Singapore flag and …

Understanding the complex relationship between Lebanon and Israel, particularly in the context of historical and ongoing conflicts, is vital for a comprehensive grasp of Middle Eastern geopolitics. The history of Lebanon’s involvement in conflicts with Israel is marked by several key events and current dynamics. Historical Conflicts between Lebanon and Israel: Lebanon has been involved in multiple conflicts with Israel. …

For many years, Tele Liban has been an integral part of Lebanese households. Lebanon is now seeking to have the historic archives of this pioneering Arab broadcaster recognized by UNESCO. Holding the title of the oldest audiovisual archive in the region, Tele Liban is a candidate for inclusion in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. This program aims to protect …

Airstrikes in eastern Syria, suspected to be conducted by Israel, have led to the deaths of at least 23 pro-Iran fighters on Saturday, according to a war monitoring group. This includes five Syrians, four members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, six Iraqis, and eight Iranians. The strikes occurred near the Iraqi border and involved at least nine pre-dawn raids. The U.S. military …