Israel is on the brink of a major military escalation as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon. This move comes in the wake of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s...

IDF Prepares for Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah

China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sinks, Raising Concerns Over Military Competence
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Netanyahu Distances Himself from U.S.-Led Ceasefire Proposal for Lebanon
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Pope Expels Peruvian Bishop and 9 Others Over ‘Sadistic’ Abuses in Religious Movement
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Mexican President Blames US for Escalating Violence in Sinaloa
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Norway Prioritizes Environmental Preservation Over Tourism Growth
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Missile Commander in Beirut
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U.S. Sues Visa Over Alleged Monopoly on Debit-Card Use, Impacting Prices Nationwide
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Rise in Sexual Offenses in Aruba: The Role of Misogyny and the Fight for Justice
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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming the Third Nation in Asia to Do So
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Fears of Regional War Grow as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has now spilled over into northern Israel and southern Lebanon, with growing concerns that the violence could ignite a broader regional war. Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon have resulted in...

War Against Hamas Expands as Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Killing Hundreds
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated, spreading beyond Gaza as Israeli forces launched deadly airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, killing nearly 500 people and wounding 1,600 others. This marked Lebanon's deadliest day in almost two decades....

ACCC Sues Coles and Woolworths Over Alleged Misleading Discounts
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In a significant development for Major League Baseball, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays' star first baseman, has declined a contract extension exceeding $500 million. The offer's substantial deferred payments reduced its present-day value to between $400...

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EU Strikes Back with $28 Billion in Tariffs on US Goods
In a move set to redefine global trade, President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. Announced on Wednesday, the measure aims to protect domestic manufacturing but comes with potential risks of higher...