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Kabul Suicide Bombing Claims Life of Senior Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani
A suicide bombing in the heart of Kabul claimed the life of Khalil Haqqani, Afghanistan's Taliban minister for refugees, along with several of his associates. The attack, confirmed by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, has been attributed to ISIS-K, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group that has carried out numerous attacks against the Taliban regime since it regained power in 2021. 
A suicide bombing in the heart of Kabul claimed the life of Khalil Haqqani, Afghanistan's Taliban minister for refugees, along with several of his associates. The attack, confirmed by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, has been attributed to ISIS-K, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group that has carried out numerous attacks against the Taliban regime since it regained power in 2021. -
Israel Launches Over 480 Strikes in Syria and Seizes Strategic Ground
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, launching a series of airstrikes and ground operations that have dramatically shifted the region's security dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported carrying out approximately 480 strikes, targeting airfields, missile systems, chemical weapons facilities, and other strategic assets across Syria. The campaign also included naval strikes that decimated much of Syria's fleet. 
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, launching a series of airstrikes and ground operations that have dramatically shifted the region's security dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported carrying out approximately 480 strikes, targeting airfields, missile systems, chemical weapons facilities, and other strategic assets across Syria. The campaign also included naval strikes that decimated much of Syria's fleet. -
Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Stand in Corruption Trial, Rejects ‘Absurd’ Charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the country's history to testify as a criminal defendant. Calling the allegations against him "absurd," Netanyahu promised to dismantle the prosecution's case while continuing to lead Israel during a tumultuous period of war and international scrutiny. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the country's history to testify as a criminal defendant. Calling the allegations against him "absurd," Netanyahu promised to dismantle the prosecution's case while continuing to lead Israel during a tumultuous period of war and international scrutiny. -
Israel Launches Over 300 Airstrikes in Syria Amid Claims of Buffer Zone Incursion, Denies Advancing Toward Damascus
Israel's military launched a significant wave of airstrikes across Syria early Tuesday, targeting key military infrastructure and weaponry while denying claims that its forces had advanced within 25 kilometers of Damascus. The strikes come amid escalating regional tensions, with multiple countries condemning Israel's actions as a violation of international law. 
Israel's military launched a significant wave of airstrikes across Syria early Tuesday, targeting key military infrastructure and weaponry while denying claims that its forces had advanced within 25 kilometers of Damascus. The strikes come amid escalating regional tensions, with multiple countries condemning Israel's actions as a violation of international law. -
Israel Secures Golan Heights Buffer Zone Following Syrian Regime Collapse
Israel has moved swiftly to secure its borders in the wake of the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken temporary control of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The decision comes amid regional uncertainty following Assad's ousting and concerns over potential threats from the new power dynamics in Syria. 
Israel has moved swiftly to secure its borders in the wake of the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken temporary control of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The decision comes amid regional uncertainty following Assad's ousting and concerns over potential threats from the new power dynamics in Syria. -
Netanyahu Declares Syria Collapse an ‘Opportunity’ as Israel Advances Into Golan Heights
The Israeli military has taken control of key strategic locations on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The operation, which marks the first Israeli seizure of Syrian territory since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, was described by Israeli officials as a temporary measure to stabilize the volatile border region. The Israeli military has taken control of key strategic locations on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The operation, which marks the first Israeli seizure of Syrian territory since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, was described by Israeli officials as a temporary measure to stabilize the volatile border region. -
Assad Flees to Moscow After Rebel Seizure of Damascus, Russian Military Bases at Risk
Bashar al-Assad, the embattled Syrian leader, has fled to Moscow with his family after rebel forces seized Damascus in a dramatic offensive that ended nearly six decades of rule by the Assad family. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Assad's departure on Sunday, stating he had given instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. 
Bashar al-Assad, the embattled Syrian leader, has fled to Moscow with his family after rebel forces seized Damascus in a dramatic offensive that ended nearly six decades of rule by the Assad family. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Assad's departure on Sunday, stating he had given instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. -
Ukraine Reports 43,000 Soldiers Killed, 370,000 Wounded in Russia’s Invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers killed in action and 370,000 wounded since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The rare disclosure of casualty figures underscores the scale of devastation wrought by nearly three years of relentless conflict. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers killed in action and 370,000 wounded since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The rare disclosure of casualty figures underscores the scale of devastation wrought by nearly three years of relentless conflict. -
Assad Regime Collapses as Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, as opposition forces swept through the city in a stunning offensive that marks the end of his regime's 50-year rule. The rapid collapse of the Assad government comes after weeks of rebel advances that overran major cities and culminated in the capture of the Syrian capital without significant resistance. 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, as opposition forces swept through the city in a stunning offensive that marks the end of his regime's 50-year rule. The rapid collapse of the Assad government comes after weeks of rebel advances that overran major cities and culminated in the capture of the Syrian capital without significant resistance. -
Assad Flees Syria as Islamist Rebels Seize Damascus, Topple Regime
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country on Sunday as Islamist rebel forces seized control of the capital, Damascus, marking a stunning end to over five decades of Assad family rule. The rapid advance of rebel forces, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) coalition, signals a dramatic shift in Syria's civil war and Middle Eastern geopolitics. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country on Sunday as Islamist rebel forces seized control of the capital, Damascus, marking a stunning end to over five decades of Assad family rule. The rapid advance of rebel forces, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) coalition, signals a dramatic shift in Syria's civil war and Middle Eastern geopolitics.
