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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized to Lebanon’s prime minister on Friday the importance of safeguarding U.N. peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon, following reports of continued Israeli firing in the region, the State Department announced. During their meeting in London, Blinken expressed his commitment to supporting the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and stressed that protecting their personnel is …

On Friday, Gaza’s civil defense agency reported that Israeli drone strikes killed 12 Palestinians who were waiting for aid in northern Gaza. Agency spokesperson Mahmud Bassal stated, “Civil defense teams retrieved 12 bodies and assisted multiple injured individuals after Israeli drones targeted a group of civilians and a vehicle waiting for aid.” The strikes reportedly took place near the Shati …

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global entity dedicated to combating money laundering, announced Friday that Lebanon has been added to its “grey list” for increased scrutiny of its financial transactions. Lebanon’s inclusion comes as it faces ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Alongside Lebanon, the FATF also added Algeria, Angola, and Ivory Coast to this list. Elisa de Anda Madrazo of …

In response to a ballistic missile attack from Iran on October 1, Israel launched targeted airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as Iranian military sites. No immediate details emerged regarding the extent of the damage in Iran. The strike had been anticipated by Israel, which had repeatedly signaled its intent to respond as regional tensions have continued to mount. …

Hezbollah announced on Friday that it launched a drone assault on a military base in northern Israel, near the border, following earlier claims of rocket fire targeting the same region. According to Hezbollah’s statement, the attack involved “explosives-laden drones” aimed at the base east of Safad, and shortly before, the group said it had fired “a salvo of rockets” at …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged on Friday to push urgently for a diplomatic solution to end Israel’s ongoing offensive in Lebanon but emphasized that securing an agreement on Hezbollah’s disarmament is essential. During a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in London, Blinken stressed the need for civilian protections but stopped short of calling for an immediate …

The UK has supplied over 12,500 ration packs and 79 battlefield medical kits to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), delivered by the RAF and funded by the UK’s Integrated Security Fund. The British Embassy in Beirut highlighted the importance of the LAF, noting its role as the sole legitimate military force in Lebanon and a crucial element for the …

Brighton entered a new chapter this summer with the departure of Roberto De Zerbi and the appointment of Fabian Hurzeler, a promising 31-year-old German coach. So far, the change has been positive, as the Seagulls have started the Premier League season well, currently sitting in 6th place. They were unbeaten in their first five matches, with two wins and three …