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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Regional Tensions
Defense & Security

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Regional Tensions

Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs days after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, killing civilians and escalating regional hostilities.

Israel Eliminates Key Hamas Commanders Linked to Ongoing Attacks in Gaza
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Israel Eliminates Key Hamas Commanders Linked to Ongoing Attacks in Gaza

Israeli forces targeted and killed two senior Hamas commanders involved in attacks and rebuilding efforts amid the ongoing conflict in southern Gaza.

100 Days of Conflict Reveal Limits of US Military Dominance in Iran War
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100 Days of Conflict Reveal Limits of US Military Dominance in Iran War

After 100 days of war with Iran, US initial gains have stalled, exposing vulnerabilities as Iran resists despite heavy losses and disrupts global energy routes.

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg After Putin Declines Zelenskyy’s Call for Talks
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Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg After Putin Declines Zelenskyy’s Call for Talks

Ukraine launched a major drone assault on St. Petersburg following Putin’s refusal to meet Zelenskyy, highlighting Kyiv’s expanding capability to strike deep into Russian territory.

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg Again Following Putin’s Rejection of Zelenskyy’s Meeting Offer
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Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg Again Following Putin’s Rejection of Zelenskyy’s Meeting Offer

Ukraine launched another significant drone attack on St. Petersburg after President Putin declined a direct meeting proposal from Zelenskyy, highlighting escalating strikes deep inside Russia.

Ukraine Escalates Drone Attacks on St. Petersburg Amid Rejected Peace Talks with Putin
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Ukraine Escalates Drone Attacks on St. Petersburg Amid Rejected Peace Talks with Putin

Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone assault on St. Petersburg, following President Putin’s rejection of a direct meeting offer, highlighting the deepening conflict’s reach inside Russia.

SCO Ministers Discuss Cybersecurity and Regional Security Cooperation in Bishkek
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SCO Ministers Discuss Cybersecurity and Regional Security Cooperation in Bishkek

Interior and public security ministers of SCO member states convened to address cybersecurity threats, transnational crime, and enhance collaborative security measures.

How U.S. F-16 Technology Reached China Through Institutional Channels, Not Theft
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How U.S. F-16 Technology Reached China Through Institutional Channels, Not Theft

U.S. defense support for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet has inadvertently given China sustained access to advanced American military technologies, sparking concern in India about regional security exposure.

Putin Declines Zelensky’s Call for Direct Talks, Cites Preconditions for Peace
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Putin Declines Zelensky’s Call for Direct Talks, Cites Preconditions for Peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for face-to-face negotiations, insisting peace talks require prior conditions.

Unveiling Turkey’s Role in Islamist Networks and Geopolitical Shifts Under Erdoğan
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Unveiling Turkey’s Role in Islamist Networks and Geopolitical Shifts Under Erdoğan

Turkey’s evolving influence under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reveals complex ties to Islamist movements and regional power realignments shaping the Middle East and Europe.

Trump Signals Possible Meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader If Peace Deal Is Reached
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Trump Signals Possible Meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader If Peace Deal Is Reached

President Trump says the US will prevail against Iran militarily or diplomatically and hints at a potential meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader if a deal is finalized.

EU Invests Millions in Ganja’s Waste Management and Street Lighting Upgrades
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EU Invests Millions in Ganja’s Waste Management and Street Lighting Upgrades

The European Union funds major projects in Ganja to improve waste collection systems and modernize street lighting with energy-saving technologies.