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Tensions escalate as Israeli launches airstrikes against Lebanon after rocket attack the previous day

Tensions escalate as Israel launches airstrikes against Lebanon after rocket attack the previous day

Israeli military and Lebanese officials said that on Thursday Israel launched a rare airstrike against its northern neighbors, thus intensifying its response to the rocket attack from Lebanon on the day previous. On Wednesday, three rockets were launched from Lebanon into …

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Russia increases its arms supply to Central Asia amid the chaos in Afghanistan

Russia increases its arms supply to Central Asia amid the chaos in Afghanistan

Russia increased its supply of weapons and military equipment to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during the fighting in Afghanistan, Interfax quoted the Russian military on Thursday. Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov. Russia maintains important military bases in the two poorest countries …

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Mexico sues US gunmakers for role in trafficking and homicides, arguing their negligent and illegal commercial practice

Mexico sues US gunmakers for role in trafficking and homicides, arguing their negligent and illegal commercial practice

The Mexican government sued US gun manufacturers and dealers in US Federal Court on Wednesday, alleging that their negligence and illegal business practices have caused extensive bloodshed in Mexico, and is seeking compensation, with an estimated loss of up to …

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The United States wants Pakistan to keep its borders in Afghanistan open to Displaced persons

The United States wants Pakistan to keep its borders in Afghanistan open to Displaced persons

The United States wants Pakistan to keep its borders with Afghanistan open to Afghan refugees. This request may exacerbate the already tense relations between the two countries. However, Pakistan appears unwilling to do so. Since 1979, Pakistan has taken in …

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“Fired” Myanmar UN ambassador alerts UN to a ‘massacre’ in the Sagaing area by a military coup in Myanmar

“Fired” Myanmar UN ambassador alerts UN to a ‘massacre’ in the Sagaing area by a military coup in Myanmar

Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations, who has refused to leave his post despite being fired after the military seized power in a coup six months ago, has alerted the world body to a “reported massacre” by the military regime. …

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After an alleged attack by Iran on an oil tanker, two rockets from Lebanon strike Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation

After an alleged attack by Iran on an oil tanker, two rockets from Lebanon strike Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation

Two rockets launched from Lebanon struck Israel on Wednesday, who responded with artillery fire, amid heightened regional tensions over an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf last week. Since Israel’s war with Hezbollah, which has advanced rockets, …

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Taliban Violence and unrest increase as Taliban seize much of Helmand capital; army advises evacuation

Violence and unrest increase as Taliban seize much of Helmand capital; army advises evacuation

The Taliban captured nine out of 10 districts of the Helmand provincial capital, army advised evacuation indicating more air strikes. “We will not let the Taliban Live”- General SamsiSadat.The Afghan government forces launched an air strike with the support of …

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Ultraconservative Raisi takes oath as Iran’s president, replacing moderate president Hassan Rouhani

The Ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated on Tuesday as president of Iran, replacing moderate president Hassan Rouhani whose landmark achievement was the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers. Now the country’s hopes of shaking off a dire …

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