Tel Aviv: Lebanon has become a significant talking point due to its strategic location, political instability, and role in regional conflicts, especially the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, a powerful militant group based in Lebanon. The country’s complex political structure, with its delicate sectarian balance, is vulnerable to external influences from Iran and Syria, particularly through Hezbollah, which receives substantial support from Tehran. Recent escalations in violence between Israel and Hezbollah, coupled with the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have heightened concerns of Lebanon being drawn into a larger regional war.…
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Can Kamala Trump Donald ?
Washington: Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle in her attempt to “Trump” Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. While she has a strong base of support and is focusing on key issues such as the economy, immigration, and social justice, Trump continues to dominate the Republican landscape with a fervent following. His ability to connect with voters on issues like economic anxiety, border security, and his America-first policies remains strong, especially in swing states that are crucial for electoral success. Harris is trying to appeal to both moderates…
Read MoreMark Rutte officially takes over as NATO’s Secretary-General
Brussels: Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially taken over as NATO’s new Secretary-General, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, one of the alliance’s longest-serving leaders. Stoltenberg, who stepped down, leaves as NATO faces some of the most significant challenges in its history. Rutte and Stoltenberg, who first met at NATO 14 years ago as the leaders of their respective countries, exchanged warm greetings outside the alliance’s Brussels headquarters. They laid a wreath in honor of fallen military personnel, surrounded by the flags of NATO’s 32 member countries. Stoltenberg, visibly…
Read MoreSri Lanka has a new PM, its Harini Amarasuriya
Colombo: Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister on Tuesday after the party led by Ranil Wickremesinghe fell short in the presidential election. Amarasuriya, a member of the National People’s Power Alliance (NPP), becomes the third woman to hold the position and the first since 2000. The oath of office was administered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony in Colombo. Harini Amarasuriya, born on March 6, 1970, has become Sri Lanka’s 16th prime minister and the third woman to hold the office, following Sirimavo Bandaranaike…
Read MoreChill increases between India, China
New Delhi. Due to the severe trust deficit with China, India is preparing to maintain forward deployment of troops for the fifth consecutive winter along the Line of Actual Control in the difficult areas of eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim. There may be signs of “progress and narrowing of differences” in political-diplomatic talks, but according to top sources in the defense establishment, the trust deficit on the ground with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) remains very high. Sources said the way China continues to strengthen its forward military positions as…
Read MoreQuad huddles to take on collective might of South China Sea
Beijing: In view of the increasing dominance of the Dragon in the South China Sea, many countries including the Quad are now working on a new strategy. In fact, Australia and the Philippines said that their armies would conduct joint exercises with Japan, New Zealand and the United States in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines. This place is one of the most sensitive places in Asia. Australia will exercise with partner countries Australia’s Department of Defense issued a statement saying that the maritime cooperative activity reflects a collective…
Read MoreGaza strip dubbed inhumane
Palestine: Living and health conditions in the Gaza Strip are “inhumane,” according to the UN agency for Palestine refugees. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on social networking platform X on Sunday that “living and sanitary conditions throughout Gaza are inhumane.” “Mountains of garbage are piling up in Gaza’s middle areas as sewage leaks onto the streets,” it said. It demanded an immediate truce, saying that “families have no choice but to live beside the accumulated waste, exposed to the…
Read MoreHezbollah’s shrinking grip
Tel Aviv: In just 5 days, Israel broke the back of the world’s most powerful non-governmental organization Hezbollah. But it was not so easy to do this. Israel was making a big plan against Hezbollah for the last 11 months. Israel declared war against Hezbollah on 23 September and killed its leader Hassan Nasrallah on 27 September. Not only this, Israel has also killed many commanders of Hezbollah so far. The war started from here On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched a major attack on Israel. In this attack, 1200…
Read MorePoK is an issue that needs resolution says S Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that the issue of vacating Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) now needs to be resolved with Pakistan. He said that Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed and its actions will “definitely have consequences.” The External Affairs Minister stressed that it is (Pakistan’s) “karma” that its evils are now swallowing its own society. Addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Jaishankar said that now only one issue remains to be resolved between India and Pakistan that Pakistan should vacate…
Read MoreIsrael continues raining fire on Lebanon
Tel Aviv: Even after the death of Hezbollah Chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Israel’s raining havoc in Lebanon is not stopping. Through the course of the weekend, Israel carried out heavy bombing in the whole of Lebanon. 105 people have lost their lives in this. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, 359 people have been injured in the air strikes. The maximum 48 deaths have occurred in Ain al-Delb and Tyre region. Israel’s first attack in Kola region The Health Ministry says that the Kana Hospital has suffered heavy damage in…
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