Category: Politics
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IDF says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Beirut strike
The IDF announced that Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group, Hezbollah has been killed. UPDATE Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its leader and co-founder, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. In a statement released on Saturday, the group announced that Nasrallah “has joined…
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Hezbollah Pager Explosions: Covert Attack in Lebanon and Syria Linked to Israeli Defense
Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah militants exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injuring several thousand others. Hezbollah, a militant group with a long history of aggression toward Israel, swiftly accused Israel of orchestrating the attack, which appears to have been a highly sophisticated,…
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Historic Prisoner Swap Secures Release of Three Americans from Russia
After months of intricate negotiations involving more than six countries and two dozen prisoners, the Biden administration announced on Thursday the successful release of three American citizens from Russia. Among those freed are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. The three are expected to return…
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Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, was successfully neutralized this week in Tehran using an explosive device that had been strategically planted months earlier inside the guesthouse where he was staying. The device was remotely detonated at approximately 2 a.m. local time on Wednesday, resulting in the elimination of Haniyeh and a bodyguard. The…
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Biden Abandons Re-Election Bid, Endorses Kamala Harris for Presidency
U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing overwhelming pressure from fellow Democrats.
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FBI Investigates Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently investigating an “assassination attempt” against former U.S. President Donald Trump, authorities confirmed.
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Julian Assange: A Free Man After Pleading Guilty to Espionage
Julian Assange is now a free man, having pled guilty to one charge of espionage in a United States federal court as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Former Russian Defence Minister and General Staff Chief
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for former Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. They are accused of international crimes, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The court’s decision, announced on Tuesday, cites their alleged responsibility for directing attacks on civilian objects and causing excessive…
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Putin’s Visit to North Korea Marks a New Era in Bilateral Relations
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his appreciation for North Korea’s support during a rare visit to meet leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. This visit underscores the evolving relationship between the two nations amid global tensions. “Relations between our countries are entering a new era of blossoming, which cannot be…