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Israel Claims Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Beirut Airstrike
In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel claims it has killed Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike targeting the militia's central headquarters in Beirut. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the strike on Friday, hitting a bunker under a residential complex in the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. 
In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel claims it has killed Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike targeting the militia's central headquarters in Beirut. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the strike on Friday, hitting a bunker under a residential complex in the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. -
Biden Orders U.S. Military Reassessment as Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Beirut
The Biden administration has announced plans to adjust the U.S. military's force posture in the Middle East following escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. The decision comes in the wake of a targeted Israeli airstrike in Beirut, which reportedly aimed at senior Hezbollah leadership. This recent surge in violence has heightened concerns of a broader regional conflict, prompting the White House and Pentagon to reassess U.S. military involvement in the area. 
The Biden administration has announced plans to adjust the U.S. military's force posture in the Middle East following escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. The decision comes in the wake of a targeted Israeli airstrike in Beirut, which reportedly aimed at senior Hezbollah leadership. This recent surge in violence has heightened concerns of a broader regional conflict, prompting the White House and Pentagon to reassess U.S. military involvement in the area. -
Israel Targets Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut Airstrike
Israel’s IDF launched a direct attack on Hezbollah’s central headquarters, aiming to eliminate Nasrallah. Uncertainty remains over his fate as Beirut reels from the massive strike. 
Israel’s IDF launched a direct attack on Hezbollah’s central headquarters, aiming to eliminate Nasrallah. Uncertainty remains over his fate as Beirut reels from the massive strike. -
Pope Francis Faces Tough Criticism in Belgium Over Church’s Abuse Scandals
Pope Francis' visit to Belgium took an unexpected turn when he was directly confronted by both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo over the Catholic Church's legacy of clerical sexual abuse. 
Pope Francis' visit to Belgium took an unexpected turn when he was directly confronted by both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo over the Catholic Church's legacy of clerical sexual abuse. -
Argentina’s Poverty Rate Soars to Over 52% Amid Milei’s Aggressive Austerity Measures
Argentina is grappling with a dramatic surge in poverty, as newly released data reveals that over 52% of the population now lives below the poverty line. This sharp rise comes as a direct consequence of President Javier Milei's aggressive austerity measures, which have been aimed at stabilizing the country's economy after years of financial mismanagement. The poverty rate, which stood at 41.7% at the end of last year, has now surged to 52.9% in the first half of 2024, according to Argentina's national statistics agency, Indec. 
Argentina is grappling with a dramatic surge in poverty, as newly released data reveals that over 52% of the population now lives below the poverty line. This sharp rise comes as a direct consequence of President Javier Milei's aggressive austerity measures, which have been aimed at stabilizing the country's economy after years of financial mismanagement. The poverty rate, which stood at 41.7% at the end of last year, has now surged to 52.9% in the first half of 2024, according to Argentina's national statistics agency, Indec. -
Houthi Missile Aimed at Israel Intercepted: Rebels Warn of Continued Attacks as Tensions Surge Across Middle East
Israel intercepted a missile aimed at Tel Aviv, fired by Yemen's Houthi militants in retaliation for Israel’s strikes on Gaza and Lebanon. With Hezbollah and Houthis coordinating attacks, the regional conflict threatens to expand. 
Israel intercepted a missile aimed at Tel Aviv, fired by Yemen's Houthi militants in retaliation for Israel’s strikes on Gaza and Lebanon. With Hezbollah and Houthis coordinating attacks, the regional conflict threatens to expand. -
Netanyahu Faces Global Backlash as Children and Families Die in Israeli Airstrikes; Lebanon's Death Toll Soars
As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, the death toll in Lebanon has surged, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon, but many of the strikes have also hit residential areas, raising alarm over the growing number of civilian casualties. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that over 700 people, including at least 50 children, have been killed since the air campaign began. 
As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, the death toll in Lebanon has surged, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon, but many of the strikes have also hit residential areas, raising alarm over the growing number of civilian casualties. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that over 700 people, including at least 50 children, have been killed since the air campaign began. -
Putin Draws Nuclear Red Line Over Western Missile Strikes in Russia as World War III Fears Grow
Russia's President Putin threatens nuclear action, expanding scenarios for deployment, as tensions rise over Western military aid to Ukraine. 
Russia's President Putin threatens nuclear action, expanding scenarios for deployment, as tensions rise over Western military aid to Ukraine. -
Russia Lowers Nuclear Threshold as U.S. Announces $375 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
In a stark escalation of nuclear threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for deploying nuclear weapons, warning that any conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be regarded as a joint attack. This shift, unveiled during a meeting of Russia's Security Council on Wednesday, signals a significant revision of Moscow's nuclear doctrine, aimed at deterring the West from further involvement in Ukraine's defense. 
In a stark escalation of nuclear threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for deploying nuclear weapons, warning that any conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be regarded as a joint attack. This shift, unveiled during a meeting of Russia's Security Council on Wednesday, signals a significant revision of Moscow's nuclear doctrine, aimed at deterring the West from further involvement in Ukraine's defense. -
Israel Rejects U.S.-Backed Ceasefire as Airstrikes on Hezbollah Intensify
Israel has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions continue. 
Israel has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions continue.
