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Hezbollah launched an assault on a command center in northern Israel, intensifying the ongoing conflict into its sixth month. This attack targeted a newly established command center in Liman, while Israeli forces retaliated with artillery fire against Aita al-Shaab and the Yaroun reserve in southern Lebanon. Subsequently, Hezbollah directed its offensive towards an artillery position in al-Zaoura, located within the …

In a violent escalation in the Gulf of Aden, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on the commercial vessel True Confidence, marking the first lethal assault in their ongoing campaign related to Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. This incident, involving a Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, underscores the heightened risk along a critical maritime corridor vital for global trade. …

On the same day as the burial of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, in Moscow, a leak emerged showing German military officers discussing the potential use of Taurus long-range missiles in Ukraine. This leak, revealing a private conversation, embarrassed Germany and sparked security concerns regarding the confidentiality of its communications. In response to the leak, Russia expressed outrage, …

The spokesperson for the Cypriot government announced on Wednesday that Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, will be visiting Cyprus to examine the facilities at the port of Larnaca. This visit is significant as the port is expected to be a departure point for ships carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. According to spokesman Constantinos Letymbiotis, Cypriot …

Canada is poised to reinstate funding to the United Nations agency that supports Palestinian refugees, according to a government source speaking with The Associated Press. This decision comes after the agency, known as UNRWA, faced a substantial financial shortfall following accusations from Israel against certain UNRWA staff members in Gaza. These allegations led to a significant loss of funding from …

A recent incident involving U.S. naval forces and Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalated tensions in the Red Sea. The USS Carney, a U.S. destroyer, intercepted drones and a missile from the Houthis aimed at the vessel. This confrontation is part of the ongoing conflict intensified by the Houthis’ attacks amidst Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. military responded …

Over the past five months, Israel has launched a comprehensive offensive against Hamas, eliminating thousands of its fighters, destroying numerous tunnels, and causing significant damage across the Gaza Strip. Despite these efforts, Israel faces a critical decision that will shape the war’s conclusion: whether to aim for the complete destruction of Hamas, risking the lives of approximately 100 hostages in …

In the annals of tennis history, Wally Masur, an Australian tennis player, has carved out a unique place. Born on May 13, 1963, in Southampton, England, Masur grew up in Australia and became one of the prominent figures in the sport during the 1980s and 1990s. Early Life and Introduction to Tennis Masur’s journey in tennis began in his early …