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Drone From Lebanon Targets Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Home, No Injuries

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

A drone launched from Lebanon targeted the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea. The incident took place shortly after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, heightening tensions in the region. Netanyahu and his wife were not at the residence during the attack, and no injuries were […]

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Iran Summons Hungarian Envoy Over EU Sanctions Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador in Tehran, Giola Peto, in response to new sanctions imposed by the European Union against several Iranian individuals and entities. This diplomatic move follows the EU’s approval of sanctions on Monday, targeting seven individuals and seven entities, including Iran’s national carrier, Iran Air. The

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US Warns Israel of Possible Aid Cuts Over Gaza Relief Delays

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The United States has issued a warning to Israel, indicating the potential withholding of certain assistance if improvements are not made in the delivery of aid to Palestinians in Gaza. This message was conveyed in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as confirmed by the State Department on […]

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4 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah Drone Strike on Military Base

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a deadly escalation of violence, a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers at a military base near Haifa on Sunday. The strike, which targeted a training camp in Binyamina, marks one of the deadliest attacks on an Israeli base since the renewed clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began in late September. Emergency services […]

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Israel Eyes Iran’s Military, Energy Sites for Retaliation – Report

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

U.S. officials believe that Israel is preparing to retaliate against Iran by focusing on military and energy infrastructure targets, according to a report by NBC. The potential Israeli response comes in the wake of Iran’s missile attack on October 1, launched in response to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the […]

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India Expresses Concern Over Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

India has expressed serious concern over repeated Israeli attacks on United Nations peacekeeping personnel, including Indian troops, stationed along the Blue Line separating Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights. This concern follows reports of Israeli fire targeting UN positions in southern Lebanon for three consecutive days, including strikes on UNIFIL (United

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Saudi Arabia to Allocate $200 Billion in Construction Contracts to Pakistan

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced on Thursday that the Kingdom plans to direct a significant portion of its $200 billion annual construction and material procurement contracts to Pakistan. Speaking at the Pak-Saudi Business Forum 2024 in Islamabad, Al-Falih expressed optimism about finalizing at least $2 billion in business proposals during his

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Commanders Amid Rising Tensions in Southern Lebanon

By Editor - News Desk October 11, 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the elimination of a senior Hezbollah commander, Araeb el Shoga, in a targeted airstrike in Southern Lebanon. El Shoga, a high-ranking member of the Iran-backed group’s Radwan Forces Anti-tank Missile Unit, was killed in the Meiss El Jabal region. The IDF noted that El Shoga was responsible for […]

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Gulf States Urge U.S. to Prevent Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Assets

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, have reportedly urged the United States to dissuade Israel from launching any attacks on Iranian oil facilities, fearing potential retaliation on their own energy infrastructure by Tehran-backed forces. According to sources cited by Reuters, these Gulf countries

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28 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Civilian Casualties Mount

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Gaza City: An Israeli airstrike on Rafida School in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area claimed the lives of 28 people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday. The strike, which targeted a Hamas command center, also left 54 others injured. The incident has intensified concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The Israeli […]