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In 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vocally opposed the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement, delivering a notable address to the U.S. Congress without prior coordination with the Obama administration. A decade later, as the United States under President Donald Trump re-engages in nuclear negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu’s public stance has notably shifted to a more subdued approach. Strategic Silence Amid Renewed …

The United States has granted preliminary approval for a $3.5 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, involving the sale of 1,000 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. This development comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to the kingdom later this month. The proposed sale includes not only the missiles but also guidance sections and technical support. The weapons are …

In early May 2025, Israel conducted a series of extensive airstrikes across Syria, marking its most significant military action in the region this year. These operations targeted military installations in Damascus, Latakia, Hama, and Daraa, following escalating sectarian violence involving the Druze minority and pro-government forces. The Israeli military stated that the strikes aimed to protect Druze communities, particularly in …

A recent study has identified a potential candidate for the hypothesized Planet Nine, a massive celestial body believed to exist in the distant reaches of our solar system. The research, led by Terry Long Phan and colleagues, utilized data from two far-infrared all-sky surveys—NASA’s Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) from 1983 and Japan’s AKARI satellite from 2006—to search for slow-moving objects …

A spot in the UEFA Champions League final will be decided when Inter Milan and FC Barcelona meet for the second leg of their semi-final tie at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. With the first leg producing a dramatic 3-3 draw, both sides approach this decisive fixture knowing that any mistake or moment of brilliance could …

Lebanon’s top security authority has formally cautioned Hamas against launching any further attacks on Israel from within Lebanese territory. The Higher Defense Council, the country’s principal military and security body, issued the warning following recent rocket launches that have escalated tensions in southern Lebanon. The council stated that any faction threatening Lebanon’s internal stability or sovereignty would face severe consequences. …

The United States has indicated that additional nuclear negotiations with Iran are expected soon, even as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s hardline stance on sanctions enforcement. The ongoing diplomatic efforts remain fragile, with the next planned round of U.S.-Iran talks—originally expected to take place in Rome—now postponed. Iran confirmed that the fourth round of discussions, intended to build on …

The UEFA Champions League semi-final reaches a critical point as Paris Saint-Germain host Arsenal in the second leg of their tie at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, May 7, 2025. The French side hold a 1-0 advantage following a tightly contested first leg at the Emirates Stadium, where Ousmane Dembélé’s early strike proved the difference. With a place in …