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Vehicles marked with 'Press' insignia were stationed outside the location devastated by the airstrike. Photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP In the early hours of Friday, a tragic event unfolded as an Israeli airstrike targeted a press station in Hasbaya, southern Lebanon, resulting in the loss of life among three journalists from Hezbollah-linked TV channels Al Mayadeen and Al-Manar. Additionally, several others sustained injuries. The assault impacted a series of modest cabins where 18 journalists from diverse media organizations —…

Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — With precision and grit, Somalia's elite forces stamped out a cadre of Al-Shabaab extremists near Qey'ad, nestled within southern Mudug. The Ministry of Defense trumpeted this success on Tuesday. Rallying from the front lines, military brass confirmed that at least 10 individuals suspected to be Al-Shabaab fighters met their end in this daring blitz. This mission isn't a standalone affair. It's a slice of a massive campaign to dismantle the militant web and forge a safer crease for Somali folks.…

Harris Voices Grave Concerns for Lebanon While Engaging with Herzog The geopolitical spotlight has once again turned to the Middle East, as escalating tensions in Lebanon become increasingly alarming. In a recent conversation, Ireland's Taoiseach, Simon Harris, underscored his "serious concern" regarding the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Lebanon during his phone dialogue with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ongoing situation not only raises eyebrows globally but also sparks fears of broader instability in the…

Leaders from nine Mediterranean countries have united in their plea to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon. In a recent statement, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, labeling them as "unacceptable." This sentiment was mirrored by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. These three nations contribute approximately 2,000 troops to the UNIFIL mission, which reported that Israeli tank fire resulted in injuries…

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the mobilization of a fourth army division into southern Lebanon. This marks an escalation in their ground offensive against Hezbollah, as they claimed to have "eliminated" the group’s new leader, following the assassination of his predecessor. In a recent statement, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed that Hashem Safieddine, believed to be the successor to the slain Hassan Nasrallah, faced significant blows to Hezbollah's command structure. With Israel launching operations…

The Israeli military unleashed an intense barrage on southern Beirut late Thursday, marking one of the fiercest offensives since the campaign escalated last week.An insider connected to Hezbollah revealed to AFP that Israel executed 11 back-to-back strikes on the group's firm grounds in Lebanon's capital.Hashem Safieddine, tipped to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah's chief and the current head of its executive council, was reportedly the target of these attacks, according to reports by the New York Times and Axios,…

Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Southern Beirut In a significant escalation of military operations, Israel has initiated a series of airstrikes targeting southern Beirut, the Lebanese capital, amidst the ongoing tensions in the region. This latest round of bombardments marks a continuation of hostilities that have heightened over recent weeks, with both sides exchanging fire and rhetoric. Reports indicate that the Israeli military has directed its firepower at various locations within the southern neighborhoods of Beirut,…

Helicopter Crashes While Transporting Peacekeepers in Southern Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — On Thursday, a military chopper went down near the edges of Mogadishu, the heart of Somalia, while transporting peacekeepers from the African Union. Sources within the security apparatus revealed the crash involved personnel from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), among them three Ugandan personnel, all of whom made it out alive. Speaking on the hush-hush to Axadle due to the lack of clearance to jabber about it…

Kenyan troops repel Al-Shabaab assault in southern Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia - Al-Shabaab militants suffered a big setback on Thursday after the Kenya Defense Forces managed to repel an organized assault, which might have been relatively devastating in accordance with eyewitnesses. Senior officers who spoke to the media confirmed that the KDF group answerable for Sector II succeeded in clearing…

Al-Shabaab seizes town in southern Somalia after UPDF exit MOGADISHU, Somalia - A contingent of the Ugandan People's Defense Force walked out of the Mariaguwaay Forward Operating Base in Lower Shabelle, handing the land over to the Somali federal government, but only for Al-Shabaab militants to take control of the city. Ugandan troops serving in AMISOM have been relocated as part of the troop…