In September 2024, Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon following explosions that raised fears of all-out war in the Middle East. The attacks caused casualties and injuries in Lebanon, leaving the country in disarray. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned the attacks as unprecedented and vowed to resist Israeli aggression. The…
In Lebanon, explosions hit Hezbollah strongholds after Israel’s Mossad agency planted explosives in pagers ordered by the group. The pagers detonated, killing and injuring many. Hezbollah vowed retaliation, and experts believe the plot was months in the making. The explosions caused a major security breach for Hezbollah, leading to injuries and deaths among its fighters….
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives returned to work after their August recess, focusing on measures to counter China’s influence in various areas. The bills, mostly Republican-led, aim to address technological, political, and economic issues related to China. While Democrats criticize the timing as a political move, many measures passed with bipartisan support. China…
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have accused each other of being weak on China. The Trump campaign suggested that Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, could be working for the Chinese, but Walz has a history of criticizing the Chinese government. Harris has implemented export controls to prevent American technology from…
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a debate, focusing on the war in Ukraine and Russia’s involvement. Harris criticized Trump’s handling of the situation, accusing him of being willing to abandon Ukraine. Trump defended himself, claiming he would negotiate a deal to end the war and save lives. Both candidates…
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan recently attended a BRICS foreign ministers summit in Russia, where Turkey’s request to join the BRICS alliance was discussed. This move is seen as strategic and symbolic, reflecting Turkey’s increasing global influence. Joining BRICS would allow Turkey to deepen economic ties with emerging market countries and position itself as an…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and his cabinet members in Tehran for Government Week. Meanwhile, the United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine. The White House has expressed concern over Iran’s support of…
CIA Director William Burns expressed concern about the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons on the battlefield against Ukraine in 2022, but emphasized that the West should not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats. Burns stated that Putin is a bully and that the West should not be unnecessarily intimidated. He also mentioned…