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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has expressed difficulties in negotiating a prisoner exchange with the United States, citing excessive media attention and what he perceives as an imbalance in the U.S. approach. According to Ryabkov, the U.S. seems to want more in return while offering less in the exchange. The State Department previously indicated that Russia had turned down …

On Saturday, Israeli forces engaged in artillery shelling across multiple areas along the Lebanese border, coinciding with an airstrike that left a cameraman from Hezbollah’s Al-Manar television injured. The state-operated National News Agency reported that the artillery shelling struck Ain al-Zarqa, located between the border towns of Tayr Harfa and Alma al-Shaab. Intense shelling was also directed at the outskirts …

Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the leader of Hezbollah’s executive council, emphasized that his party is proactive in determining its own destiny, rather than being passive in the face of American and Israeli decisions. Safieddine asserted, “It is we who control the fate of the South, the borders, and the nation’s future in terms of confronting adversaries. We won’t allow these enemies …

In a recent conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need to prevent further hostilities in Lebanon. This discussion comes in the context of ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, as reported by the U.S. State Department. Blinken highlighted the criticality of taking steps to limit the expansion of the conflict. He …

In the border villages of southern Lebanon, Christians are preparing for a muted Christmas celebration this year, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its effects in Lebanon. While Beirut has seen bustling restaurants and crowded Christmas markets, the border towns present a stark contrast with deserted homes and closed businesses. Many residents have left to stay with family …

Over the weekend, intense conflict in the Gaza Strip led to the deaths of 14 Israeli soldiers, as announced by the Israeli military on Sunday. These casualties are among the highest since the ground offensive began, underscoring Hamas’ continued resistance despite the prolonged and fierce warfare. The rising death toll among Israeli troops could significantly influence public opinion in Israel …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Gaza is having a severe impact, especially on the Israeli military, as casualties among soldiers continue to rise. Netanyahu expressed the somber reality of the situation, stating, “This is a difficult morning, after a very difficult day of fighting in Gaza,” following the military’s announcement that 14 …

A chemical tanker, with Japanese ownership and links to Israel, was struck by a drone off India’s coast on Saturday. The U.S. Pentagon has attributed this drone attack to Iran, marking a significant escalation in threats to global shipping routes beyond the Red Sea. This incident is the first time the Pentagon has directly accused Iran of attacking ships since …