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In the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australian captain Pat Cummins led his team to a 79-run victory over Pakistan with an outstanding 10-wicket haul. This win secured Australia a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan, chasing a target of 317, was at a promising 129/3 by tea on the fourth day but was eventually bowled …

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee to Rafah, located at the southern tip of Gaza, as reported by the United Nations. This mass displacement has been prompted by the intensification of Israel’s military campaign in central Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of dozens. Israel’s aggressive air and ground operation against Hamas has led to …

On Friday, Hezbollah militants launched attacks on several Israeli border positions. The group claimed to have struck the Hadb Yaroun post twice and targeted a crane equipped with surveillance gear at the Dovev Farms, resulting in casualties. Hezbollah had previously accused Israel of hacking into CCTV cameras in southern Lebanon. This accusation followed Hezbollah’s offensive actions that had disabled most …

In a recent statement by the Pentagon, it was revealed that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone conversation focusing on various regional security concerns. Prominent among these was the discussion on the destabilizing actions of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. During their call on Thursday, the ministers also delved into Israel’s ongoing military …

Iran implemented the death penalty on four individuals on Friday, convicting them of having connections with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, according to local media reports. The judiciary-affiliated news site Mizan identified the executed individuals as three men, Vafa Hanareh, Aram Omari, Rahman Parhazo, and a woman, Nasim Namazi. While the method of execution wasn’t specified in the report, Iran typically …

Egypt is set to host a crucial meeting with a high-level Hamas delegation this Friday, aiming to negotiate an end to the nearly 12-week conflict with Israel that has heavily affected the Gaza Strip. Amidst ongoing combat in Gaza’s southern and central regions, this Cairo discussion follows Hamas’s fatal attack on Israel on October 7. Recently, Israeli bombardment near a …

Hezbollah has claimed that Israel infiltrated the CCTV systems placed outside residences and businesses in Southern Lebanon. In response to this alleged cyber intrusion, Hezbollah has advised local residents to disconnect their private surveillance cameras from the internet. This accusation comes amidst increasing hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border, primarily involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah, since the outbreak of the …

Israeli officials have intensified their warnings against Hezbollah, indicating a dwindling patience as hostilities continue to escalate along Israel’s northern border. Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s War Cabinet, expressed on Wednesday that if international and Lebanese efforts don’t curb Hezbollah’s activities, Israel will take action. The Israeli army, under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, is maintaining high …