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Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, appeared in court on Friday to request bail once again. However, the judge postponed the decision until next week. This marks Combs’ third attempt to secure bail after previous requests were denied. Prosecutors have argued against his release, claiming that while incarcerated, Combs has contacted witnesses …

Israeli media reported that a security source threatened “Beirut will shake today” after Hezbollah rockets injured 10 Israelis in the Tel Aviv area and northern Israel. On Sunday, air raid sirens were activated across several regions in central and northern Israel, following rocket fire from Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed that 18 projectiles were launched from Lebanon toward central Israel, …

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah during his visit to Beirut for discussions. Since September 23, Israel has significantly ramped up its airstrikes in Lebanon and deployed ground troops, following months of limited clashes initiated by Hezbollah, which was acting in support of Hamas after …

An Israeli airstrike on a Lebanese army center on Sunday resulted in the death of one soldier and left 18 others injured, according to the Lebanese military. This attack adds to a series of Israeli strikes that have killed more than 40 Lebanese soldiers, despite the Lebanese military mostly remaining uninvolved in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants. The …

A man was killed after opening fire on security forces near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday, resulting in three officers being wounded, according to state media reports. Government spokesperson Mohamed Momani labeled the incident a “terrorist attack” and stated the attacker had a criminal background, including prior drug-related offenses. Investigations are underway to determine the motives and …

Israel announced on Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, Zvi Kogan, who had gone missing in the United Arab Emirates, had been found. His death is being investigated as a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office emphasized that Israel would take all necessary actions to ensure justice for Kogan’s death. No immediate comment was …

An Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon killed Dr. Ali Allam, the director of a university hospital, along with six others at his home, according to state media. The attack struck Dr. Allam’s residence near Dar Al-Amal Hospital, the largest medical facility in Baalbek-Hermel province, which has played a critical role in providing healthcare during Israel’s ongoing airstrike campaign. The Health …

Lebanon reported that at least four people were killed and 23 others injured in a massive Israeli airstrike on central Beirut early on Saturday. The attack completely destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta al-Fawqa area, causing widespread devastation. Rescue teams worked for hours to remove rubble from the site, with civil defense teams and fire trucks nearby. The …