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Iraq Struggles to Control Iran-Backed Militias Launching Attacks on Israel

World

1 Nov, 2024

Iraq Struggles to Control Iran-Backed Militias Launching Attacks on Israel


Nervously watching Israel’s destructive campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon, Iraq is working to avoid being drawn into the growing regional...

Beirut Under Siege: Israel's Bombing Campaign Intensifies, Leaving Lebanon in Ruins

World

7 Oct, 2024

Beirut Under Siege: Israel's Bombing Campaign Intensifies, Leaving Lebanon in Ruins


The city of Beirut has been under relentless bombardment by Israeli forces, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in...

Irish Troops in Lebanon: Are They Safe Amidst Israeli Incursion?

World

2 Oct, 2024

Irish Troops in Lebanon: Are They Safe Amidst Israeli Incursion?


There are almost 400 Irish troops stationed on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon, and they intend to remain in place even...

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Headquarters in Beirut, Targeting Nasrallah

World

28 Sep, 2024

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Headquarters in Beirut, Targeting Nasrallah


Short of bombing Tehran, there was no bigger escalation available to Israel than attempting to kill Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general...

Cyprus: Troops on Standby as UK Urges Citizens to Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

World

25 Sep, 2024

Cyprus: Troops on Standby as UK Urges Citizens to Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict


The UK is sending around 700 troops to Cyprus in case an emergency evacuation of Lebanon is required as fighting...

Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over Lebanon Security Incidents, Urging Restraint Amidst Israeli Strikes

World

25 Sep, 2024

Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over Lebanon Security Incidents, Urging Restraint Amidst Israeli Strikes


Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over the ongoing security incidents in Lebanon, reiterating its warning regarding the risks of...

Delta Air Lines Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv Until New Year's Eve Amid Middle East Conflict

World

23 Sep, 2024

Delta Air Lines Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv Until New Year's Eve Amid Middle East Conflict


Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or...

Hezbollah Blames Israel for 'Criminal Attack' After Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon

World

17 Sep, 2024

Hezbollah Blames Israel for 'Criminal Attack' After Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon


The explosions, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time, sent shockwaves across Lebanon, leaving hundreds injured and at least nine...

Hezbollah Blames Israel for 'Sinful Aggression' as Pageless Explode, Killing Eight and Wounding Thousands in Lebanon

World

17 Sep, 2024

Hezbollah Blames Israel for 'Sinful Aggression' as Pageless Explode, Killing Eight and Wounding Thousands in Lebanon


At least eight people have died and thousands are injured after handheld pagers, used by Hezbollah to communicate, began exploding...

Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Lebanon, Killing 8 and Injuring Thousands: Was It Israel?

World

17 Sep, 2024

Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Lebanon, Killing 8 and Injuring Thousands: Was It Israel?


In a shocking turn of events, a series of explosions targeting pagers belonging to members of the Lebanese militant group...

Hezbollah's Failed Revenge: Nasrallah's Spin on the Strike Against Israel

World

17 Sep, 2024

Hezbollah's Failed Revenge: Nasrallah's Spin on the Strike Against Israel


The Israeli military says it targeted Hezbollah “weapons storage facilities” in multiple airstrikes across Lebanon on Saturday. One of the...

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: A Tense Ceasefire or Just a Pause Before the Next Round?

World

27 Aug, 2024

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: A Tense Ceasefire or Just a Pause Before the Next Round?


The escalation that long felt inevitable arrived in a blaze of cross-border attacks over the weekend, but a Middle East...

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire in Major Escalation, Raising Fears of All-Out War

World

25 Aug, 2024

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire in Major Escalation, Raising Fears of All-Out War


A major war in the Middle East is “a real danger”, a Cabinet minister has warned. An escalation of hostilities...

Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon: A Preemptive Move or a Dangerous Escalation?

World

25 Aug, 2024

Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon: A Preemptive Move or a Dangerous Escalation?


The Middle East is now at the most dangerous point it has reached for many years. Today, the Israeli military...

AI's Growing Pains: Can We Trust Machines With Our Future?

Technology

25 Aug, 2024

AI's Growing Pains: Can We Trust Machines With Our Future?


The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought with it a wave of technological marvels, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to...

UN Peacekeepers Injured in Explosion Near Lebanon-Israel Border: Was it an Israeli Strike?

World

25 Aug, 2024

UN Peacekeepers Injured in Explosion Near Lebanon-Israel Border: Was it an Israeli Strike?


Three United Nations peacekeepers suffered light injuries Sunday, the UN said, in an explosion near their vehicle close to Lebanon’s...

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Warns of Regional Instability as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Falter

World

23 Aug, 2024

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Warns of Regional Instability as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Falter


Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib raised concerns on Friday amid an escalating tension between Hezbollah and Israel saying...

Irish UN Peacekeepers Escape Injury in Lebanon Drone Attack: Was It Deliberate?

World

19 Aug, 2024

Irish UN Peacekeepers Escape Injury in Lebanon Drone Attack: Was It Deliberate?


A United Nations (UN) patrol vehicle with six Irish soldiers on board was caught up in an air attack in...

Israel-Hezbollah War: A New Front Opens, But Can Israel Win This Time?

World

6 Aug, 2024

Israel-Hezbollah War: A New Front Opens, But Can Israel Win This Time?


After nearly 10 months of constant rocket and drone attacks across the Israel-Lebanon border, Israel and Hezbollah stand at the...

Druze Community Torn Apart by Golan Heights Rocket Attack: Is Israel Fueling Divisions?

World

5 Aug, 2024

Druze Community Torn Apart by Golan Heights Rocket Attack: Is Israel Fueling Divisions?


A week ago, Alma Ayman Fakhr al-Din, a lively 11-year-old who loved basketball and learning languages, was playing on a...

Evacuation of US Citizens from Lebanon: Fact Check

World

31 Jul, 2024

Evacuation of US Citizens from Lebanon: Fact Check


Evacuation of US Citizens from Lebanon: A Fact Check Rumors of an evacuation order for US citizens in Lebanon have...

Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Airstrike, Escalating Tensions

World

31 Jul, 2024

Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Airstrike, Escalating Tensions


Israel has carried out a rare strike on Beirut, targeting a top Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, who was allegedly behind...

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