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International Middle East
The Israeli military has been ordered to prepare for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates. Military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi signaled that extensive airstrikes against the Iran-backed militant group could pave the way for Israeli forces to “enter enemy territory.” This development comes as US President Joe Biden […]
International Middle East
The UK government has urged British nationals in Lebanon to “leave immediately” as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “We are ramping up contingency plans, which is necessary given the escalation,” adding that the region is “potentially on
Europe International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized on Tuesday (September 24, 2024) that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, signaling India’s role in facilitating communication between the two countries. Speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York, Jaishankar noted that India is actively engaging with both Russia and
Asia International
Beirut: Hezbollah has confirmed the death of one of its commanders, Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi, following an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. The announcement came just hours after the Israeli military stated it had targeted Kobeissi, killing him along with several others in the attack. Lebanese authorities reported that the strike resulted in the
Asia International
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), was sworn in as the President of Sri Lanka after securing a decisive victory in the recently concluded elections. In his inaugural speech, Dissanayake acknowledged the immense challenges ahead, emphasizing that no single party, government, or individual can resolve the nation’s deep economic and
International Technology
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on leading US tech companies to consider India as a key hub for manufacturing and innovation. This initiative is part of India’s broader strategy to position itself as an alternative to China in the global supply chain and to boost its semiconductor manufacturing sector. Modi’s meeting with 15 […]
International Middle East
In a significant escalation of conflict, at least 182 people have been killed, with over 700 injured, including children, women, and medical personnel, as Israel ramped up its military offensive in southern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry confirmed. The strikes have primarily targeted areas linked to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, as tensions