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Iran’s recent airstrike on a suspected illegal separatist group in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province has strained the relationship between the two countries and heightened regional tensions, especially in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In response to the strike, Pakistan recalled its ambassador from Iran on Wednesday. Both nations seem cautious about escalating the …

On Thursday morning, Israeli drones conducted airstrikes on a residence in the village of Kawkaba, located in the Hasbaya District. This was accompanied by artillery fire targeting the southern Lebanese border towns of Aitaroun, Blida, Mays el-Jabal, and the Marjaayoun valley. Later in the day, Israeli fighter jets carried out additional strikes on the outskirts of Rab Tlatine, al-Taybe, and …

Thursday witnessed deadly air strikes in Syria, which are suspected to have been conducted by Jordan against individuals involved in drug trafficking. These strikes resulted in the tragic deaths of at least nine civilians, including two children, as reported by a monitoring group and a media source. Jordan, which shares a border with Syria, has been intensifying its border security …

Hezbollah has reportedly dismissed proposals by U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein aimed at resolving ongoing border tensions with Israel. However, the group remains open to continued U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war, as per a media report citing Lebanese officials. A high-ranking Lebanese official, who is familiar with Hezbollah’s stance, stated that the group is willing to engage in …

The likelihood of war erupting along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon has significantly increased, according to Israel’s army chief. Herzi Halevi, during a visit to northern Israel, stated that the chance of a conflict in the coming months is substantially higher than before. There have been almost daily exchanges of fire between the Israeli army and Hezbollah along the Lebanese-Israeli …

In a retaliatory move, Pakistan’s air force launched airstrikes early Thursday in Iran, reportedly targeting militant hideouts. This action, which resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals, has escalated tensions between the neighboring countries. This exchange of hostilities, occurring on Tuesday and Thursday, seemingly aimed at two Baluch militant groups, both harboring separatist aspirations along the Iran-Pakistan border. …

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A new study suggests that the upper part of the Indian tectonic plate may be undergoing a splitting process due to its continuous collision, causing significant geological changes in Tibet. This research, presented at the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting, indicates that the geological dynamics beneath the Himalayas, the world’s tallest mountain range, are more complex than previously understood. The …