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Israel carried out its most intense series of airstrikes on Lebanon in nearly four months, targeting several sites in southern Lebanon. The strikes followed the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory into Israel—marking the first such incident since a ceasefire was established in November. The Israeli military claimed it had hit multiple Hezbollah positions, including rocket launch sites and a …

The eagerly awaited South American World Cup Qualifier between Argentina and Brazil is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, kicking off at 01:00. This pivotal clash, part of matchday 14, sees Argentina leading the standings with 25 points while Brazil lags behind in fifth place, accumulating 18 points. The outcome of this fixture could significantly influence both teams’ paths toward …

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadership—including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam—urging the rapid formation of three joint working groups. These proposed groups, comprising both civilian experts and military personnel, are expected to tackle unresolved matters with Israel, including troop withdrawals, border demarcation, and the …

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes targeting military positions in both eastern and southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late November. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacks included a strike on an underground militant facility in Lebanon’s Bekaa region and another on a rocket launch site in the south, …

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The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, established in January 2025, collapsed on March 18, leading to a significant escalation in violence across the Gaza Strip. Israeli airstrikes targeted various locations, resulting in substantial casualties and widespread destruction. In the early hours of March 18, Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza, marking one of the deadliest days …

During a recent visit to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, Morgan Ortagus, conveyed a firm message regarding Hezbollah’s involvement in the Lebanese government. In meetings with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, Ortagus emphasized that the United States considers Hezbollah’s participation in the new government a “red line.” She expressed gratitude to Israel for …