Tag: attack
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Iran’s President-Elect Meets with Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
Iran’s involvement in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon has been highlighted in recent developments, including Iran’s president-elect’s meeting with the deputy leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. This comes amid increasing hostilities, including a tragic rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children, an act Israel attributes to Hezbollah. The…
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Rocket Attack from Lebanon Results in 10 Fatalities in Israeli-Annexed Golan Heights, Mostly Children and Teenagers
A rocket launched from Lebanon struck the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives, with the victims predominantly being children and teenagers engaged in a football game. This incident punctuates a period of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, sparking discussions around the effectiveness of Israel’s Iron Dome missile…
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Arson Attacks Disrupt French Rail Network Hours Before Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, the French rail network was struck by a series of deliberate arson attacks, causing significant disruption. These attacks targeted signal boxes and fiber optic cables crucial for the high-speed rail service, affecting approximately 800,000 people, including disruptions to the Eurostar service. The French government labeled these as…
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CrowdStrike Software Update Causes Global IT Outage, Recovery Expected to Take Time
Following a global IT outage, the CEO of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has announced that recovery efforts are underway but warned that a return to normal operations might take some time. The outage, caused by a defective software update, has led to widespread disruptions, including thousands of flight cancellations, banking and healthcare service interruptions, and some…
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NATO Allows Ukraine to Use Western Weapons for Strikes Within 100km of Russian Border
In a significant development, NATO has allowed Ukraine to use the weapons provided by Western allies to strike targets up to 100 kilometers inside Russian territory. This decision is seen as a crucial move to stall Moscow’s spring offensive, which had put Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, in jeopardy. The relaxation of previous restrictions marks a…
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Airstrike on Displaced Persons Camp in Gaza Kills at Least 29, Including Children
In a recent airstrike on a camp for displaced people in Gaza, at least 29 Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded. The attack targeted a nearby school’s gate, east of the city of Khan Yunis, sparking significant distress among the local population. The Israeli military claims the strike aimed at a Hamas member linked…
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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Aid Center Kills Eight
An Israeli airstrike on a training college near Gaza City, which was being used as a center to distribute aid, has resulted in the deaths of eight people. This strike adds to a recent series of attacks in the area, with a reported total of 34 deaths from two separate neighborhoods in Gaza City the…
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Over 120,000 Women Reportedly Raped During Tigray War as Rape Used as Weapon of Conflict
A recent report highlights the harrowing use of rape as a weapon of war during the Tigray conflict, revealing the profound and devastating impact on women. The war has left a staggering number of victims, with estimates suggesting that over 12,000 women may have been subjected to sexual violence. Many of these survivors face not…
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Gunmen Kill 40 at Moscow Concert Hall in Suspected Terrorist Attack
A deadly assault on a concert hall in Moscow has left at least 40 people dead and over 100 injured after gunmen stormed the venue and opened fire on the audience. Explosives were also detonated, setting part of the Crocus City Hall ablaze. The chaos led to panic as attendees sought to escape the flames…
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Gunmen Attack Moscow Concert Hall: Reports Indicate at Least 12 Fatalities, Building Afire
A deadly incident has unfolded in Moscow as gunmen stormed a concert hall, resulting in at least 12 fatalities according to initial reports. The building where the attack occurred is now ablaze, with dozens potentially trapped inside. Emergency services, including 50 ambulances, have been dispatched to the location as efforts to handle the situation continue.…
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Putin Secures Fifth Term Amid Protests and Arrests Over Election Legitimacy
President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office after winning Russia’s presidential election with 87% of the vote. The election, which saw Putin as the only serious candidate, was met with protests and allegations of a lack of genuine competition. Supporters of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a penal…
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Protesters Disrupt Russian Polling Stations as Putin Poised for Election Victory
In a recent Russian presidential election, President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure a victory amidst a series of unusual protests, including an incident where dye was poured into a ballot box. With Putin’s main rivals either in prison or in exile, the election is seen as highly controlled, with a predictable outcome in favor…
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Leonid Volkov, Key Ally of Alexei Navalny, Attacked with Tear Gas and Hammer in Lithuania
Leonid Volkov, a significant figure associated with the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was reportedly attacked with tear gas and a hammer near his home in Lithuania. Volkov, described as the main organizer and fundraiser for Navalny’s team, has been living in Lithuania due to threats from the Russian government. The attack, which left…
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US Conducts Airstrikes on 85 Targets in Iraq and Syria in Retaliation for Deadly Drone Attack on Military Base
The United States has launched airstrikes on 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack on a US military base that killed three soldiers. The bombings targeted command and control centers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and their allied militias. The US aims to balance a strong response with the need…
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US Prepares Strikes on Iranian Targets Following Deadly Drone Attack on American Troops
The United States is preparing for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria as a response to a drone attack that killed three US soldiers and wounded 41 others at a military base near the Syrian border. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that America would take necessary actions to defend…
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Israeli Security Forces Disguised as Medics Assassinate Three Palestinians in West Bank Hospital
Israeli forces, disguising themselves as medics, conducted an operation at a hospital in Jenin, West Bank, killing three Palestinian men who were affiliated with armed groups. The incident has raised tensions, with Israel asserting that the individuals were planning an imminent terrorist attack. Further, Israel has accused UN’s Palestinian refugee agency staff of being involved…
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Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million in Defamation Damages to Journalist E. Jean Carroll
A U.S. jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83 million in defamation damages to journalist E. Jean Carroll. The decision, which took the jury less than three hours to reach, includes compensation for emotional harm and reputational repair, as well as a significant sum intended to deter Trump from further defamatory actions…