Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah

Death of Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah and Iran’s Regional Influence

In the Middle East and beyond, Hezbollah announced the death of its long-serving leader, Hassan Nasrallah, on September 27. The militant group and political party, which controls much of southern Lebanon, said Nasrallah was killed in Israeli air strikes in...
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon

Series of Explosions Rock Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah

A series of powerful explosions shook the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Friday, sending thick clouds of smoke into the sky over the city’s southern suburbs. Lebanese media reported that the blasts were the result of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah-controlled...
Iran Military

Iran’s Calculated Balancing Act: Supporting Hezbollah Amidst Escalating Israel-Lebanon Tensions

As the violence between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Iran finds itself walking a strategic tightrope, supporting its key ally Hezbollah without being dragged into a full-scale war. The conflict has already led to significant loss of life and threatens to...
Israel- Hezbollah Conflict

Israel Steps Up Airstrikes on Hezbollah Strongholds, Killing Senior Commander Amid Escalating Tensions

Israel intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah on Thursday, launching a series of airstrikes targeting the Lebanese militia's strongholds in southern Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. Among the casualties was Mohammed Srur, a senior Hezbollah commander and head of the...
Houthis

Houthis’ Involvement in Israel-Hamas War Hampers Yemeni Peace Negotiations and Humanitarian Aid

Israel and Hamas have spilled over into the Middle East, drawing the Houthis, an armed group based in Yemen, into the fray. Their involvement has not only affected regional dynamics but also severely undermined the progress made in peace negotiations...
Japan

LDP Presidential Race and Japan’s Future: Shigeru Ishiba Leads, But Abe’s Legacy Looms Large

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan will elect its next president, who will also serve as the country's new prime minister. This leadership election carries substantial weight, not just for domestic politics, but also for Japan's role in the...
An ambulance rushes wounded people to the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Escalation of Violence Between Israel and Hezbollah Raises Alarming Civilian Casualty Rates

The border between Israel and Lebanon has become a zone of intense conflict, with deadly consequences for civilians caught in the crossfire. The violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the militant group based in southern Lebanon, has escalated dramatically, causing widespread...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake as President: A New Political Direction Amidst Economic Challenges

Sri Lankans cast their ballots on September 22, 2024, in a landmark election that signaled a shift in the country's political landscape. They chose Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leftist politician known for his anti-poverty advocacy, as their new president. Dissanayake’s...
Vehicles wait in traffic Damour, South Beirut, Lebanon

Israel-Hezbollah Escalation Sparks Fears of Full-Blown Regional Conflict

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah reached new heights as Israeli forces launched a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, while the Iran-backed group responded with retaliatory attacks on Israeli military facilities. These developments are raising fears of...
Rescuers sift through the rubble at scene of an Israeli strike that targeted Beirut southern suburbs

Iran’s Calculated Silence in Israel-Hezbollah Escalation: A Tactical Retreat or Strategic Realignment?

As violence continues to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran, a long-standing backer of the militant group, appears to be conspicuously absent from the latest flare-up. Israel has significantly intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, targeting positions in...
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