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PoliticsCaught Between Missiles and Militias: Iraq Struggles Under Regional Strain

Mario Chartouni 18/06 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Israeli airstrikes and Iranian missile launches intensify across the Middle East, Iraq finds itself trapped in a precarious position amid a mounting diplomatic and military storm. Still fragile after decades of conflict, the country’s geographic and strategic location leaves it exposed to the escalating rivalry between two powerful regional ...

SpotlightInside Israel’s Missile Shield: The Secret Architecture of Interception

Natasha Metni Torbey 18/06 15:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Six days into open war between Iran and Israel, the Hebrew State operates one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, intercepting Iranian missiles over a vast arc spanning Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. Behind this technological feat lies an intricate network of radars, artificial intelligence and international military cooperation. How ...

Khamenei Says Iran will 'Never Surrender', Warns Off US

This is Beirut 18/06 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President Donald Trump and warned the United States it would face "irreparable damage" if it intervenes in support of its ally. The speech came six days into the conflict, with Trump demanding Iran's "unconditional ...

VideosIsrael and Iran: Sixth Day of Fire

This is Beirut 18/06 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel strikes sensitive targets in Tehran, Iran retaliates with missile fire. Trump demands surrender, warns Khamenei. On the ground, Iranian civilians face fear, shortages and digital disruption. Israel and Iran: Sixth Day of Fire#Israel strikes sensitive targets in #Tehran, #Iran retaliates with missile fire. Trump demands surrender, warns ...

Jordanian Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles

This is Beirut 18/06 12:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Jordanians watched early on Wednesday as air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting Israel that crossed into Jordan's airspace. Jordanian Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles#Jordanians watched early on Wednesday as air defenses intercepted #Iranian #missiles and #drones targeting #Israel that crossed into Jordan's ...

WhatsApp 'Concerned' Services to be Blocked After Iran Calls to Delete App

This is Beirut 18/06 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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WhatsApp said it was "concerned" that its services would be blocked in Iran after a state broadcaster urged the public to delete the messaging app, saying it was sharing data with arch-rival Israel. State television IRIB appealed to Iranians on Tuesday to delete WhatsApp from their phones, alleging that the app collected users' personal data and ...

Gaza Rescuers Say 30 Killed by Israel Fire

This is Beirut 18/06 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said 30 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, including 11 who were seeking aid. The war sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel has ravaged the Gaza Strip, with severe shortages of food, fuel and clean water. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that ...

AnalysisIs Trump's Posture in the Israel-Iran Conflict a Calculated Gambit?

Amal Chmouny 18/06 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, a significant shift in US foreign policy under President Trump appears to be underway. Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly following Israel's aggressive military campaign against its adversary, President Trump faces a complex decision: to engage militarily in an already volatile ...

G7 Shows Support for Ukraine but Avoids Condemning Russia Amid Trump’s Absence

This is Beirut 18/06 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Group of Seven leaders on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine but stopped short of joint condemnation of Russia for its growing attacks, at a summit missing Donald Trump. The US president had been due to speak at the G7 summit with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom he has had a volatile relationship, but flew back ...

SpotlightTrump Extends TikTok Deadline for Third Time

This is Beirut 18/06 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White House said Tuesday, the third time he has put off a threatened ban on the popular app. A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before Trump's January ...

SpotlightThe Bunker Buster: Inside the Bomb That Could Shatter Iran’s Nuclear Core

This is Beirut 18/06 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, making it President Donald Trump's weapon of choice if he chooses to militarily back Israel. The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kg) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 meters) underground before exploding, is missing ...

Op-edA Rescue Plan for Sustainable Development

António Guterres 18/06 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The stakes could not be higher. A decade after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and many global commitments to finance them, two-thirds of the targets are lagging. The world is also falling short by over $4 trillion annually in the resources that developing countries need to deliver on these promises by 2030. Meanwhile, the ...