Israeli officials urged residents in northern Israel to stay indoors or near bomb shelters after the Israeli Air Force targeted hundreds of Hezbollah military sites in Lebanon. The strikes aimed at around 100 launchers and approximately 1,000 barrels believed to be ready for imminent use against Israel. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called the attacks a “severe blow” and threatened retaliation, while Hezbollah conducted strikes in … Continue reading Israel strikes Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon; IDF warns residents to stay near bomb shelters

On Wednesday, Italy’s lower house of parliament approved a motion to establish a committee for potentially legalizing chemical castration for violent sex offenders. The proposed treatment would be consensual and reversible, aimed at reducing re-offending. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing administration, which has introduced tougher crime laws since 2022, supports the move, driven by coalition partner the far-right League. However, opposition groups criticized the proposal … Continue reading Italy opens door to chemical castration for rapists and pedophiles

Recent explosions in Lebanon, caused by detonated electronic devices, have heightened U.S. concerns about a potential ground war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Pentagon fears an imminent Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon, following months of conflict with the Iranian-backed militant group. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed worries that the situation could escalate rapidly. Israel has repositioned a division of soldiers from Gaza to … Continue reading Pentagon Worries Israel Is Close to Launching Ground War in Lebanon

Islamic militants attacked a military training camp and the airport in Mali’s capital, Bamako, leading to deadly gunbattles. Troops neutralized the attackers, though no casualty details were provided. The al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility, stating they caused significant losses. At least 15 suspects were arrested. The attack prompted the temporary closure of the airport, which reopened later, the Associated Press has reported. This rare attack … Continue reading Militants launch a deadly attack on a military training camp in Mali’s capital

The U.N. General Assembly is set to vote on a Palestinian resolution demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the West Bank within a year. The resolution also calls for sanctions, an arms embargo, and reparations to Palestinians. Israel’s U.N. ambassador, Danny Danon, strongly criticized the measure, accusing it of distorting facts. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield expressed concerns, stating it complicates … Continue reading UN considers resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories

A 12-year-old boy stabbed six children at a school in Azambuja, Portugal, leaving one seriously injured and the others with minor wounds. The victims, aged 11 to 14, included five girls and one boy. The attacker, who is in custody, reportedly returned to the school with a knife and a bulletproof vest after an argument. The stabbing appeared to be random. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís … Continue reading Portugal school stabbing: Boy, 12, stabs six other children