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WorldIsrael says tank fire mistakenly hit UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s military said on Wednesday that its tank fire mistakenly hit a United Nations position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers. The incident comes as Israeli operations expand and…
WorldIsrael says its tank fire mistakenly hit UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s military said its tank fire hit a United Nations position in southern Lebanon on March…
WorldIran fires multi-warhead missiles at Tel Aviv as conflict escalates across region
Tel Aviv, Israel. Iran fired cluster warhead missiles at Tel Aviv overnight, killing two people, Iranian state television…
WorldUS counterterrorism center director Joseph Kent resigns, criticising war in Iran
Washington, United States. The director of the US counterterrorism center, Joseph Kent, resigned on Tuesday and criticised the…
WorldIsraeli airstrikes hit Beirut, killing at least six, Lebanese health ministry says
Beirut, Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as…
WorldIsrael says it killed Iran security chief as Iranian official cites rejection of de-escalation offers
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel said it had killed Iran’s security chief, describing him as the most senior figure targeted…
WorldIran says it targeted Tel Aviv with cluster-warhead missiles after killing of Ali Larijani
Tel Aviv, Israel. Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation…
WorldBritain to invest extra 1 billion pounds to boost youth jobs amid rising unemployment
London, United Kingdom. Britain will invest an additional 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) to help create jobs for…
WorldIranian state media report death of Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in U.S.-Israel attacks
Tehran, Iran. Iranian state media reported that Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force, was killed on…
WorldUSS Gerald R. Ford to return to Souda Bay for refuelling after 30-hour fire
Souda, Greece. The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of…
WorldRussia says it stands with Cuba amid rising U.S. pressure and reported talks over Diaz-Canel
Moscow, Russia. Russia said on Tuesday it had unwavering solidarity with Cuba, after U.S. President Donald Trump said…