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Syria says seven civilians killed in Israeli strike near Damascus


Sayeda Zainab, a stronghold of Hezbollah and the site of a major Shi’ite shrine, has been the target of previous strikes. 




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With over 4,500 cubic meters of concrete: IDF dismantles Hezbollah compound beneath cemetery


While operating in the area, soldiers from the Shaldag Unit identified several tunnel shafts leading to the compound, which led to the exposure of the full tunnel. 




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Could both Israel and Hezbollah 'win'? Possibly, because their goals differ


While reports in Israel assess that Hezbollah may have lost 80 percent of its rocket arsenal and also lost 2,000 fighters, Hezbollah is putting on a brave face, claiming Israel is far from its goals.




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Saudi armed forces chief of staff in Iran for talks with officials


Iran's state media said al-Ruwaili headed a high-level Saudi military delegation in Tehran and met Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri.




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Sullivan: World must pressure Hamas to negotiate hostage deal


Sullivan laid the blame squarely on Hamas, clarifying that the issue was that the group simply didn’t want to make a deal under any terms.




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Defense officials fear Iran will act against Israel before Trump returns to WH


Intelligence services have begun intensifying intelligence sharing and situational assessments with the US military to prevent overlooking critical developments.




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Taiwan closes exploding pagers case, says not made by Taiwanese firms


Security sources have previously said the pagers carried the name of a Taiwan-based company that has asserted that it did not make them.




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Iran’s President claims he’s ‘too busy’ to attend summit in Saudi


The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.




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Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Muslim world to boycott, end trade with Israel


Erdogan urged Muslim nations at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to unite against Israel




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Saudi crown prince condemns Israel's attacks on Palestinians as 'genocide'


Saudi Arabia's crown prince condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza at a Riyadh summit, stressing support for Palestine and pausing US-led normalization talks after recent violent escalations.




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Iranian FM and Quds Force do outreach to Iraq


High-level meetings in Tehran signal deepening Iran-Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and Lebanon.




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US carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Syria, CENTCOM announces


The strikes were in response to attacks on US personnel over the past 24 hours, CENTCOM reported.




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Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran to avoid future Israeli attacks


According to Iranian media, the tunnel, located near Tehran's city center, will link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini Hospital.




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IDF destroys most of Hezbollah weapons sites in Dahiyeh, mainly under civilian locations


IDF intelligence had been tracking these underground facilities for years, and over recent weeks, the air force focused on destroying them.




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'Wishful thinking': War cannot be stopped before wide-reaching goals achieved, IDF spox. says


Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders.




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Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks

Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks




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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people




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Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference




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Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned

Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned




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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran




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Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'

Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'




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Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon




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Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons

Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons




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Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day

Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day




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King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony




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Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy

Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy




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Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza




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World record set at extreme Antarctica Ice Ultra race

World record set at extreme Antarctica Ice Ultra race




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Thousands of Serbians demand prime minister's resignation following deadly roof collapse

Thousands of Serbians demand prime minister's resignation following deadly roof collapse




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Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues




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Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany

Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany




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North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia

North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia




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At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire

At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire




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Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim




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Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports




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Funeral held for 10 people killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Funeral held for 10 people killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon




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Tyrannosaurus Rex of London's Natural History Museum, a model like no other

Tyrannosaurus Rex of London's Natural History Museum, a model like no other




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German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations




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Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech

Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech




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Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal




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German opposition welcome snap-election news after ruling coalition's collapse

German opposition welcome snap-election news after ruling coalition's collapse




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US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel after some aid improvements to Gaza

US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel after some aid improvements to Gaza




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Death Toll in Lebanon Rising From Israeli Bombardment

The eastern region of Baalbek, Lebanon was believed to be a “safe zone” for residents, and refugees who had been displaced by the increased hostilities across the country. That changed on October 29, when an Israeli airstrike on the region resulted in over sixty casualties, including two children. On October 30, the Israeli Defense Forces […]




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Education Cannot Wait Interviews Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine

  Matthias Schmale is the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Schmale brings more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development work. He previously served as Senior Adviser to the UN Development Coordination Office’s regional team for Africa, as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i) in Nigeria, and in several high-level […]



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Israel’s Moves to Ban UNRWA—Signals Uncertainty for Affected Palestinians

The decision of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, to adopt two laws that would severely limit or outright ban UNRWA has the potential to set a dangerous precedent, where countries can simply implement their own justification to ban the activity of the United Nations, even if it violates their obligations under international humanitarian law. Even with […]




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Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Misses Thousands of Children

On November 6, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the second round of polio vaccinations in the Gaza Strip has been completed. A total of 556,744 children under ten years of age received the mOPV2 vaccine along with a dose of vitamin A to ensure immunization. However, due to rampant hostilities from the Israeli […]




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Growing Death and Displacement Devastate Lebanon

The ongoing, escalating violence in Lebanon forces millions of Lebanese civilians to face daily bombardment, repeated orders of evacuation, routine destruction of critical infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. With the death toll and rates of displacement on the rise, humanitarian organizations fear that the upcoming winter season is expected to exacerbate these harsh […]




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The Church and Integrity




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The Church and Rational Truth