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In a landmark decision, a French judge presiding over the mass rape trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 defendants has allowed the public to view video recordings that form key evidence in the case. Judge Roger Arata’s ruling on Friday marks a significant shift in the trial, which has captivated and horrified the nation. Â The […]
In a significant escalation of military engagement in the Middle East,  the United States military has confirmed it has conducted air and naval strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen. This operation targeted 15 specific sites used by  Houthis to launch a series of aggressive maritime attacks on commercial vessels traversing the strategically
Beirut, October 4, 2024 — A series of Israeli airstrikes struck Beirut late Thursday, unleashing massive explosions near the city’s international airport as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to alarming new levels. Strikes targeted Dahieh, a southern suburb known as a Hezbollah stronghold, with the intent to eliminate key figures in the Shia militant
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified dramatically, with Israeli airstrikes in Beirut reportedly targeting senior Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine. Safieddine, who is widely seen as a potential successor to late Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was struck during a wave of attacks overnight, according to Israeli officials. However, it remains unclear whether Safieddine
Regional tensions have sharply escalated after a series of violent exchanges between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran, following an Israeli attack on Beirut believed to have targeted Hashem Safieddine, rumored successor to Hezbollah’s assassinated leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In a significant development, Iran responded by launching missiles at Israel on Tuesday, describing it as partial retaliation for
Beirut, October 3, 2024 — Escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in devastating airstrikes on southern suburbs of Beirut, marking a significant intensification in regional hostilities. On Thursday afternoon, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, including the densely populated neighborhood of Haret Hreik, in an operation that left behind widespread destruction and multiple casualties.
In a landmark case that has captivated Singapore, Subramaniam Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting bribes and obstructing justice. 62-year-old former transport minister admitted to accepting gifts totaling over S$403,000 (US$311,882) while in public office, including Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets, a luxury bicycle, private jet
Washington, D.C., October 3, 2024 – U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that he does not support any potential Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, following Iran’s large-scale missile attack on Israel earlier this week. Biden’s remarks come amid growing regional tensions as both nations edge closer to open conflict. Iranian missile barrage on
Tokyo, October 4, 2024 – An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II detonated unexpectedly at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, creating a large crater in a taxiway and causing the cancellation of more than 80 flights, officials confirmed. The explosion, which occurred without any injuries, happened at a time when no aircraft
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, October 4, 2024 – Typhoon Krathon made a devastating landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, unleashing fierce winds and torrential rains upon the island’s second-largest city, Kaohsiung. Powerful storm has left at least two people dead, with several missing and over 120 injured, as emergency services struggle to manage widespread destruction. Typhoon, which had
