Netanyahu dismisses reports of imminent Lebanon ceasefire and tells Israeli military to fight “with full force”
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Netanyahu dismisses reports of imminent Lebanon ceasefire and tells Israeli military to fight “with full force”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that media reports suggesting there could be an imminent ceasefire in Lebanon…
More than 70,000 people seek refuge in shelters in Lebanon, interior minister says
Middle East
September 26, 2024
More than 70,000 people seek refuge in shelters in Lebanon, interior minister says
Of the many people who have fled their homes as Israel continues its air campaign in Lebanon, more than 70,000…
NY appeals court on Thursday to hear arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment
World
September 26, 2024
NY appeals court on Thursday to hear arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment
CNN — A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s bid to…
Russia planning attacks on Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Zelensky warns
World
September 26, 2024
Russia planning attacks on Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Zelensky warns
CNN — Russia is planning to attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants and disconnect them from the energy grid, Ukrainian President…
Hezbollah steps up its response to Israeli attacks but its gloves are not fully off
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Hezbollah steps up its response to Israeli attacks but its gloves are not fully off
CNN — Despite pledging a “battle without limits” against Israel, Hezbollah’s response to back-to-back Israeli attacks appears to have been…
Israeli military preparing for possible Lebanon ground incursion, army chief says
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Israeli military preparing for possible Lebanon ground incursion, army chief says
CNN — Israel’s military chief told troops on Wednesday that its airstrikes in Lebanon were aiming to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure…
Zoo to send giant pandas back to China because they’re too expensive to keep
Environment
September 25, 2024
Zoo to send giant pandas back to China because they’re too expensive to keep
Helsinki, Finland — Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time,…
India confirms first case of deadlier mpox strain
World
September 25, 2024
India confirms first case of deadlier mpox strain
New Delhi CNN — India has confirmed its first case of a deadlier strain of mpox, which has raised alarm…
At least 10 killed as Israel launches “extensive strikes” in Lebanon
Middle East
September 25, 2024
At least 10 killed as Israel launches “extensive strikes” in Lebanon
At least 10 people were killed in Lebanon on Wednesday, officials said, as the Israeli military launched “extensive strikes” on…
Gaza death toll rises to 41,495 as authorities reject unidentified bodies from Israel for the first time
Middle East
September 25, 2024
Gaza death toll rises to 41,495 as authorities reject unidentified bodies from Israel for the first time
The death toll from Israel’s war in Gaza has risen to 41,495, with injuries at 96,006 as of Wednesday, the…