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Hezbollah’s vulnerability exposed: A shifting power dynamic with Israel
For years, Hezbollah was regarded as the world’s premier non-state actor: well-equipped, well-trained, well-led, highly disciplined, and secretive—the crown jewel of Iran’s allies across the Middle East. In May 2000, the group managed to drive Israel out of southern Lebanon after a grueling guerilla conflict. Six years later, it fought Israel to a standstill in a 34-day war. Since then,…
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Mbeki blames neocolonial pressures for Africa’s coup epidemic
Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, has attributed the rise in unconstitutional regime changes across West and Central Africa to exploitative neocolonial influences, particularly from France. According to Mbeki, these pressures have sparked political upheavals as soldiers rebel against lingering colonial-era relationships that continue to affect the region. Speaking during a roundtable discussion with fellows of the MTN-sponsored Media Innovation…
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Sturgeon predicts Scottish independence and united Ireland in UK ‘shake-up’
Nicola Sturgeon has predicted Scotland will become independent as part of a “wider shake-up” of UK governance, including Irish reunification. The former first minister also suggested further devolution for Wales in the coming years as part of a “very healthy realignment of how the nations of the British Isles are governed and co-operate together”. Speaking to BBC Scotland News to…
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Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly explosions rock Lebanon
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel following a series of explosions that ripped through various parts of Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people and injuring nearly 3,000, including fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. The blasts, which Hezbollah blamed on Israel, were triggered by handheld pagers commonly used by the group and other factions…
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These are the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as he’s arrested in New York
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a rapper and music mogul credited with helping launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in recent years, was arrested by federal agents in New York on Monday, after facing months of civil lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse and rape. “Earlier this evening, federal agents arrested Sean Combs, based on a sealed…
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WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete ‘unfinished business’
Okonjo-Iweala, 70, a former Nigerian finance minister, made history in 2021 as the first female and African chief of the 30-year-old trade body. “I would like to be part of this chapter of the WTO story, and I stand ready to compete for the position,” Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters on Monday, with her comments later confirmed by a WTO statement. “For…
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Ryan Routh: What we know about suspect in Trump assassination attempt
A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday at Trump’s golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said. CNN, Fox News and The New York Times identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, citing unidentified law enforcement officials. The FBI declined to comment and Reuters could not independently verify his identity. Here is…
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Who pays for the clothing of world leaders and their spouses?
Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria accepted clothing donations to “look their best” representing the UK, David Lammy revealed. When asked about these donations, the Foreign Secretary suggested that some countries have taxpayer-funded budgets for their leaders’ clothing. Lammy was responding to reports that Sir Keir may have breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare clothing purchased for his…
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, to launch biometric passports under new alliance
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from the West African bloc, ECOWAS, in favor of a new Sahel alliance, following military coups in all three countries, Mali’s leader said on Sunday. The three junta-led Sahel neighbors announced in January that they would leave the 15-member Economic Community of West African States…
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Netanyahu warns Yemen’s Houthis face ‘heavy price’ as missile lands in Central Israel
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Yemen’s Houthis will face a “heavy price” after the group fired a missile deep into Israel. The projectile was fired from Yemen toward Israel at 6 a.m. local time, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who added that it “most likely fragmented in mid-air.” The missile landed in an open area…
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