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Israeli Troops Demolish West Bank Palestinian Home

On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers destroyed the home of a Palestinian, Basil Shehadeh, who is accused of aiding in an attack that resulted in the death of four Israelis near a West Bank settlement in June. Witnesses reported that Basil Shehadeh was arrested for allegedly assisting two Palestinians, Muhannad Shehadeh and Khaled Sabah, in carrying out the shooting at a gas …

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NATO Inks Vital Ammo Deal to Aid Ukraine

On Tuesday, NATO finalized a substantial $1.2 billion contract to manufacture approximately 220,000 artillery shells, a move aimed at replenishing the ammunition stocks of its member nations. This initiative is particularly significant as these countries have been supplying Ukraine with ammunition in its ongoing conflict against Russia’s invasion. The 155-millimeter ammunition, which is in high demand, will be procured under …

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Jumblat Welcomes Franjieh’s Election, Calls Israelis ‘Crazy,’ Says Netanyahu

Walid Jumblat, the former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, is expressing frustration over Lebanon’s prolonged absence of a president, which has been ongoing for over a year amid political deadlock. In an interview published Wednesday in al-Akhbar, Jumblat voiced his exasperation, particularly with the Christian factions’ failure to reach an agreement for two years. He stated his readiness to …

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Israel Fears Settlers’ Return Date Could Aid Hezbollah

In a meeting with local authorities in northern Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant advised against setting a specific date for resettling residents in the north. This recommendation was made to avoid giving Hezbollah any strategic advantage. Israeli media reports that Gallant emphasized the importance of ambiguity in this matter. Gallant also stressed the necessity of completely dismantling Hamas before …

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Tensions Ignite as MPs Meet to Debate State Budget

During a tumultuous parliamentary session on Wednesday, members of the Lebanese parliament engaged in a heated debate over the 2024 state budget. The session was marked by loud exchanges and accusations among MPs. Change MP Melhem Khalaf abruptly left the session following a heated exchange with Speaker Nabih Berri. Khalaf was denied the opportunity to speak, having criticized the decision …

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 125 in Gaza During Cairo Truce Talks

In a turbulent session on Wednesday, the Lebanese Parliament gathered to debate the 2024 state budget amidst intense arguments and accusations among the members. The session escalated when Change MP Melhem Khalaf left after a dispute with Speaker Nabih Berri. Khalaf criticized the session’s timing, arguing that the parliament’s focus should be on electing a president rather than discussing the …

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Israel-Hezbollah Border Clashes: Latest Updates

Over the past few weeks, Israel has shifted its military tactics to focus on targeted killings, following more than three months of almost daily confrontations with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This strategy change was evident on Wednesday when the Israeli army carried out bombings in several southern Lebanese border towns, including the use of white phosphorus bombs. The towns affected …

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‘Zombie’ Virus Frozen for 48,500 Years in Arctic Could Spark Deadly Pandemic, Warns Scientists

Researchers have raised concerns about the potential danger posed by viruses long buried beneath Arctic permafrost and other frozen regions. According to a report in The Guardian, scientists warn that melting Arctic permafrost, accelerated by global warming, could unleash ‘zombie viruses’, posing serious global health risks. This heightened concern about these ancient viruses comes in the wake of rising global …

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Manchester United Sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves in Blockbuster Deal

Manchester United has officially completed its first transfer of the summer window by securing Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 26-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the deal reportedly valued at $84 million. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 1, through the club’s official social media channels. United had shown …

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Adolescence Hits No. 2 on Netflix, Surpasses Stranger Things

The British drama Adolescence has surged to the number two spot on Netflix’s all-time list of most-watched English-language series, surpassing Stranger Things Season 4 in total viewership. Released in March, the series has accumulated over 141.2 million views globally within its initial 90-day window, edging past the 140.7 million views recorded by Stranger Things during the same timeframe. This performance …

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James Gunn Unveils New Superman Posters for Hawkgirl and Green Lantern

Director James Gunn has released a fresh series of character posters promoting the upcoming Superman feature, the first theatrical installment in the newly restructured DC Universe (DCU). The images introduce several key figures in the film, including the Man of Steel himself, the superhero canine Krypto, and supporting heroes Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern. These posters mark the beginning …

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Trump Doubles US Steel and Aluminium Tariffs to 50%, Spares UK for Now

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling existing import tariffs on steel and aluminium products from 25 percent to 50 percent. The measure, which takes effect on June 5, intensifies a series of ongoing trade disputes and places new pressure on global supply chains and diplomatic relations. The revised tariffs, enacted under national security provisions in Section …

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Israeli Navy Seizes Lebanese Fisherman from Boat

A Lebanese fisherman was detained by Israeli naval forces on Wednesday near the disputed maritime boundary off Ras al-Naqoura, according to reports from Lebanese media. The incident occurred in the waters along the southern Lebanese coast, an area frequently monitored due to longstanding tensions between the two countries. According to initial information, the Israeli navy intercepted a small fishing vessel …

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Report: US Acknowledges Importance of Aoun-Hezbollah Talks

A Lebanese parliamentarian with established connections to U.S. officials has recently conducted meetings in Washington, aiming to address American positions on the sensitive issue of disarming Lebanon’s armed resistance factions. The diplomatic outreach was reportedly coordinated with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. According to informed political sources, the MP used the visit to highlight the …

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