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U.S. forces recently neutralized two anti-ship missiles in Yemen, belonging to the Houthi rebels, which posed a serious threat to both merchant and U.S. Navy ships in the region. This operation was part of the United States and Britain’s collaborative efforts to limit the Houthis’ capability to attack maritime targets. These joint military efforts have been complemented by Washington’s individual …

China, as the world’s leading exporter, has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global trade by leading many shipping companies to circumvent the Suez Canal. The Chinese Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Wang Wenbin, stated on Wednesday that China is actively engaged in efforts to calm the situation, which has been exacerbated by …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …