Trump Backs Hamas Targeting, Not Israel's Qatar Strike

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House distanced itself Tuesday from Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, reiterating President Donald Trump's support for ally Qatar, while declining to confirm if Israel had pre-notified Washington of its attack. While eliminating Hamas was a "worthy goal," a strike in the Qatari capital Doha "does not advance Israel's or America's ...

Israel Forum Says It Is Concerned for Gaza Hostages after Doha Strikes

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The main Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza expressed "deep concern" following an Israeli attack on Tuesday on Hamas's leadership in Qatar, which has been mediating ceasefire talks. "The families of the hostages are following the developments in Doha with deep concern and heavy anxiety. A grave fear now hangs over ...

Germany to Back Ukraine with 'Deep-Strike' Drones

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Germany will launch a new "deep-strike initiative" to provide Ukraine with "several thousand long-range drones" to help it repel Russia's invasion, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Tuesday. At a meeting of Ukraine's allies in London, Pistorius said Germany was "expanding Ukraine's capabilities to weaken Russia's war machinery in the ...

Global Leaders Condemn Israeli Strikes on Hamas in Qatar

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday have sparked widespread regional and international condemnation. The strikes, which hit buildings hosting the Palestinian militant group, prompted strong reactions from governments and organizations worldwide. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the attack as a ...

Ahmed al-Sharaa to Visit Moscow in October

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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is to visit Moscow next month, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced in Damascus Tuesday, hailing a new page in ties after the overthrow of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad. "We place great importance on the coming visit to Moscow of the Syrian president in October to participate in the Russian-Arab ...

Spain Bars Two Far-Right Israeli Ministers Further Aggravating Bilateral Relations

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Spain and Israel's relations plunged to new depths on Tuesday as Madrid barred two far-right Israeli government ministers, a day after announcing measures aimed at stopping what it called "the genocide in Gaza". Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich would be sanctioned and "not be able to enter ...

High-Level Russian Officials Arrive in Damascus

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A Russian government delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, arrived on Tuesday at Damascus International Airport. According to official Syrian news agency SANA, Novak is beginning a visit during which he will meet with several high-ranking Syrian officials. The discussions will mainly focus on economic, security and defense ...

Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa's Biggest Dam

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Ethiopia inaugurated the continent's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calling it a "great achievement for all black people" despite years of diplomatic rancour over the dam with downstream neighbour Egypt. For Ethiopia, the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD), straddling a tributary of the River ...

VideosEthiopia Inaugurates Its Mega Dam

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Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Renaissance Dam, aiming to generate 5,000 MW of electricity. Built on a major tributary of the Nile River, the dam proved controversial for downstream countries Egypt and Sudan, causing serious tensions over the sharing of water resources.

Wave of Drone Strikes Hit Targets Near Sudan Capital

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 11:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A wave of drone strikes hit key infrastructure and military targets near Sudan's army-held capital Tuesday, witnesses and officials told AFP, bringing to an abrupt end a period of relative calm in the area. Strikes hit a power station, a weapons factory and an oil refinery near Khartoum, witnesses at the sites said on condition of anonymity, ...

5.4-Magnitude Offshore Earthquake Rattles Greece

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Greece Earthquake

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off the Greek island of Euboea early Tuesday and was strongly felt in Athens, authorities said. The quake hit at 00:30 local time (2130 GMT) offshore 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of the Greek capital, said the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter was four kilometers ...

Israel says to Act with 'Great Force' in Gaza City

This is Beirut 2025-09-09 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's military said on Tuesday that it will act with "great force" in Gaza City and told residents to leave as it stepped up its deadly assault on the Palestinian territory's largest urban center. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a similar warning, as Israel intensified its bombardment in preparation for an operation to seize Gaza City ...