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A significant terror attack targeting an Army picket in a remote village of Rajouri has been successfully foiled, the Directorate of Public Relations Jammu reported on Monday, July 22. Gunfire continues in the Gundha area of Rajouri. The army stated that “terrorists attacked the house of a Village Defense Committee (VDC) member in Gunda, Rajouri at 3:10 am. A nearby …

As Paris gears up for the Summer Olympics, the unique opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday presents a significant security challenge. Organizers hope this won’t dampen the festive atmosphere. For the first time, an Olympic opening ceremony will take place outside a stadium. Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers on a 6-km (3.7-mile) …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed a “massive” response to Israel’s deadly attack on the port of Hodeida, escalating the regional conflict stemming from the prolonged war in Gaza. This Israeli strike, which Israel claims as its first in Yemen, ignited oil tanks at the critical port. It followed the Houthis’ inaugural lethal assault on Israel. On Sunday, Israel intercepted a …

President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election as the Democratic Party’s nominee opens the field for other potential candidates. While Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, it remains to be seen how smoothly her path to the nomination will be. Here are some of the leading contenders for the Democratic ticket:   Kamala Harris Vice President …

Opposition lawmakers were scheduled to meet with Amal and Hezbollah MPs on Friday and Monday to continue an initiative they started last week aimed at facilitating the election of a president. However, the meetings were canceled. Opposition sources and Lebanese Forces MP Georges Okais confirmed that Amal and Hezbollah canceled the meetings. Okais criticized Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who had …

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a suicide drone attack on al-Malkia in northern Israel on Monday. This attack followed a day after Hezbollah launched Katyusha rockets and drones at Israel, in retaliation for Israeli strikes that targeted Hezbollah’s weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon. Israeli warplanes responded by breaking the sound barrier over several areas in Lebanon, including Nabatieh, Iqlim al-Tuffah, …

On Monday, the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of part of the designated humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip. This action is in preparation for an operation targeting Hamas militants, who have been using the area to launch rockets toward Israel. The area affected includes the eastern part of the Muwasi humanitarian zone in southern Gaza. Palestinians have been repeatedly …

Betano, an international online gambling platform operated by Kaizen Gaming, is on the verge of acquiring a license to operate in Denmark. This development marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its footprint across regulated European markets. Key Developments: Licensing Process: Betano is currently in the final stages of obtaining a license from the Danish Gambling Authority, …