Israel demands US military leave Ben Gurion Airport; helicopter stuck in Lebanon repaired

Israel demands US military leave Ben Gurion Airport; helicopter stuck in Lebanon repaired

An Israeli military helicopter was forced to remain on the ground in southern Lebanon on Monday because of a technical fault, the military said. The incident occurred during an Israeli Air Force evacuation mission after Hezbollah targeted troops in southern Lebanon with an explosive drone.

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Epic Fury: Trump warns Iran of imminent bombing if peace deal is not sealed soon

Epic Fury: Trump warns Iran of imminent bombing if peace deal is not sealed soon

On Tuesday at a White House news briefing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the military operation Epic Fury was already over.

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Hezbollah turns heat on Israel, accusing it of violating ceasefire agreement

Hezbollah turns heat on Israel, accusing it of violating ceasefire agreement

Naim Qassem said resistance has adapted its tactics to the current phase, operating across different areas and employing flexible combat methods.

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UAE exit from OPEC signals desire for autonomy in an increasingly volatile oil industry

UAE exit from OPEC signals desire for autonomy in an increasingly volatile oil industry

On a larger scale, Jumaa Mohammed, a politics professor at Iraq’s Tikrit University, argues that the OPEC has increasingly struggled to balance the differing production strategies of its members.

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Will Israel’s new ‘Together’ opposition alliance break PM Netanyahu’s hold on Israeli politics?

Will Israel’s new ‘Together’ opposition alliance break PM Netanyahu’s hold on Israeli politics?

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid, head of the Yesh Atid party, on Sunday announced a joint political list named “Together” to challenge Netanyahu’s bloc in the parliamentary elections in October.

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‘Staged’ Trump shooting?: Conspiracy theories are everywhere following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

‘Staged’ Trump shooting?: Conspiracy theories are everywhere following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and dozens of other high-profile administration officials and journalists were attending the dinner at the Hilton hotel in Washington, DC, when a suspect, later identified by media reports as Cole Tomas Allen from California, allegedly ran past security towards the event. He was detained by law enforcement while the president and vice president were evacuated.

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When play is mourning: Saeed, a Gazan boy spends hours holding and speaking to a doll as if it were his brother killed by Israeli army

When play is mourning: Saeed, a Gazan boy spends hours holding and speaking to a doll as if it were his brother killed by Israeli army

What stood out most to viewers was not visible suffering. It was how quietly the children had taken it in. The four children were not acting out sadness for attention. They were repeating something they had already lived through. And something they may face again.

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Iran’s ‘no-response’ pauses talks with US as Washington announces ceasefire extension

Iran’s ‘no-response’ pauses talks with US as Washington announces ceasefire extension

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday on X that the United States violated the ceasefire by starting a naval blockade of Iran’s ports. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told state TV late Tuesday that Iran has not yet decided whether to join fresh peace talks since it was upset about what he called mixed messages from Washington.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for normal flow in Strait of Hormuz to forestall imminent economic turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for normal flow in Strait of Hormuz to forestall imminent economic turmoil

On the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xi stressed that China calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, supports all efforts conducive to restoring peace, and remains committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.

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Israeli soldier kicks up worldwide storm after knocking down Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon with sledgehammer

Israeli soldier kicks up worldwide storm after knocking down Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon with sledgehammer

Locals say the statue was on a crucifix outside a family home on the edge of Debel, one of the few villages where residents have remained during Israel’s war with Hezbollah.

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