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Hezbollah announced on Tuesday that it had targeted multiple Israeli military positions and captured an Israeli Skylark drone. The militant group stated that it conducted successful strikes on soldier groups located in the Mattat barracks, al-Marj post, and the Hunin fortress near Margaliot. Additionally, Hezbollah targeted surveillance systems in Hadb Yarin and a police facility in Kiryat Shmona. Earlier in …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a sharp retort to the Free Patriotic Movement concerning the discussion around the caretaker government’s authority amidst the current lack of a president. Mikati expressed that those who have chosen to distance themselves and diminish their roles do not possess the authority to criticize those who are endeavoring to manage the nation’s affairs and …

China urged Israel on Tuesday to immediately cease military actions in Gaza after a raid that resulted in the liberation of two hostages and the deaths of at least 74 Palestinians. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement emphasizing Israel’s responsibility to minimize civilian casualties and avert a deeper humanitarian crisis in Rafah. The indication from Israel suggests that its …

The Senate recently approved a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, overcoming months of debate and showcasing the growing division within the Republican Party concerning the United States’ international role. Despite opposition from a faction of Republicans who argued for prioritizing domestic issues over foreign aid, a significant number of Republicans joined Democrats to pass the package …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his seventh visit to the United Arab Emirates, greeted upon arrival by Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit marks a deepening of ties between India and the UAE, where millions of Indians reside. During the visit, the leaders reviewed the progress of their nations’ partnership across various sectors, including trade, …

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog’s head, Rafael Mariano Grossi, issued a caution regarding Iran’s nuclear program, citing a lack of transparency. This concern was amplified by comments from Ali Akbar Salehi, a key figure in Tehran’s nuclear efforts, suggesting Iran possesses the necessary components to assemble a nuclear weapon. Grossi’s warning, delivered at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, emphasizes …

Israel’s Finance Minister has forcefully criticized Moody’s decision to lower Israel’s credit rating, labeling the move as politically motivated rather than grounded in solid economic reasoning. Moody’s adjustment, the first of its kind for Israel, was based on concerns that the ongoing conflict in Gaza and potential hostilities with Hezbollah in the north could detrimentally impact the nation’s economic stability. …

A recent United Nations report has highlighted a critical situation: over 20% of the Earth’s migratory species are on the brink of extinction due to human actions. This report, marking the first State of the World’s Migratory Species assessment by the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), revealed that one out of every five …