In a significant admission, Israel has confirmed that it was behind a large-scale operation in Lebanon in September that targeted Hezbollah by detonating explosives hidden in pagers. The operation resulted in widespread destruction, killing dozens and injuring thousands across Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israel’s involvement in the so-called “pager operation” during a […]
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s transitional ruling council, a move he has condemned as illegal and unconstitutional. The executive order, signed by eight of nine members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), appoints businessman and former Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as Conille’s replacement. Conille, who assumed office less
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack yet on Moscow The Washington Post Russia and Ukraine exchange record numbers of drone strikes CNN Drones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine The Associated Press Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade large drone attacks The Guardian
Doha, Qatar — Qatar has announced a temporary suspension of its role as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, signaling a shift in its involvement in the year-long Gaza conflict. The decision to halt its efforts comes amid mounting frustration from the United States, which has reportedly pushed for
A suicide bombing at a crowded train station in Quetta, the capital city of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, has killed at least 25 people and injured 53 ors, according to local authorities. The deadly attack, which struck at city’s main railway station around 9 a.m., comes amid rising tensions and a series of violent incidents
Introduction A disturbing wave of violence broke out in Amsterdam on Thursday as mobs attacked Israeli soccer fans following a Europa League game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Assaults, which included men on scooters pursuing fans through streets, left five people hospitalized and prompted authorities to arrest dozens. Amsterdam’s Mayor Femke Halsema described incidents as
In a political shock for Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Thursday he would lead a minority government following the collapse of his coalition. The move follows Scholz’s firing of Finance Minister Christian Lindner of pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), signaling deep fractures within a coalition that once promised a balanced economic vision for the country.
Fiscal Sustainability Concerns Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted concerns about the U.S. fiscal path, deeming it “unsustainable” due to high federal debt levels relative to the economy, alongside a large federal deficit. Powell pointed to a strong job market and urged the government to address fiscal challenges, warning that unchecked debt levels could ultimately
Following the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president, Iran finds itself facing an unexpected turn in its geopolitical landscape, with a new administration likely to reintroduce strict sanctions that once brought the country’s economy to the brink. Tehran, which had reportedly supported Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to avert Trump’s return, now
In an unprecedented move, the Australian government is poised to pass legislation banning social media access for individuals under 16. This would mark a significant step toward addressing the impact of online platforms on children and teenagers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the initiative, emphasizing that the well-being of young Australians is at the forefront
