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Tunisians Vote as President Saied Seeks Second Term Amid Rising Tensions

06/10/2024 - 12:36:31
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Tunis (diplomat.so) – Tunisians headed to the polls on Sunday as President Kais Saied seeks a second term in an election overshadowed by the recent jailing of his main rival. The election comes amid growing concerns over the state of democracy in Tunisia, a country once hailed as the sole success…
A Lebanese family that fled Beirut southern suburb, a stronghold of pro-Iranian Hezbollah erects a makeshift tent opposite luxurious buildings. Marwan Naamani/dpa

Hezbollah fires 130 missiles at Israel; IDF strikes targets in Lebanon

06/10/2024 - 12:07:54
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Beirut (diplomat.so) - Heavy fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon escalated on Saturday, with Hezbollah launching 130 missiles into Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with airstrikes reportedly…

Israeli Airstrike Kills 19 in Gaza as War Expands Across Region

06/10/2024 - 11:50:09
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (diplomat.so) — At least 19 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early Sunday, according to Palestinian officials. The strike occurred near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central town of Deir al-Balah, where displaced civilians had sought…

Hezbollah's Potential Successor Missing After Israeli Airstrike

05/10/2024 - 21:45:06
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Beirut (diplomat.so) - In a significant escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Hashem Safieddine, believed to be the potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has reportedly gone out of contact following an Israeli airstrike on Thursday night. The strike…
FILE - Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen, January 29, 2024.

U.S. Military Targets Houthi Rebels in Yemen with Strikes on Key Locations

05/10/2024 - 13:00:52
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Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. military carried out airstrikes on more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, targeting weapons systems, bases, and equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebel group. According to U.S. officials, military aircraft and warships were involved in the operation,…

Cholera Outbreak Claims 359 Lives in Nigeria, NCDC Reports

05/10/2024 - 12:55:13
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Abuja (diplomat.so) — A devastating cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 359 people across 33 Nigerian states, including Lagos, from January to September this year, according to a report released Thursday by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The outbreak has…

Haitian Government Condemns Deadly Gang Attack in Pont-Sonde

05/10/2024 - 12:47:31
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Port-Au-Prince (diplomat.so) - The Haitian government has condemned a deadly attack by the "Gran Grif" gang in the town of Pont-Sonde, located in the Artibonite department, which claimed the lives of at least 70 people. The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) confirmed the grim toll on…
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Investigation Underway into Possible Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

23/09/2024 - 14:42:42
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Tel Aviv (diplomat.so) - Israeli authorities are probing the potential death of Yahya Sinwar, the top leader of Hamas, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a lack of communication from his high command for several days. The IDF has not confirmed or denied these rumors, recalling a similar…
Two NH 90 "Caiman" helicopter fly during the military maneuver "Orion", over the camp of Sissonne, northeastern France, on May 2, 2023.FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images

French Helicopter Crew Achieves Rare Victory Over Houthi Threat in Red Sea

09/04/2024 - 09:49:16
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Paris , France (diplomat.so) - In a daring maneuver over the perilous waters of the Red Sea, a French helicopter crew has scored a significant victory by intercepting and neutralizing a Houthi attack drone. The successful engagement, which occurred amidst heightened tensions in the region, showcases…

India Rejects Chinese Criticism of PM Modi's Arunachal Pradesh Visit

12/03/2024 - 18:15:03
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New Delhi , India (diplomat.so) - India has firmly rebuffed Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern border state claimed by China as part of southern Tibet. In response to statements from Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin…

Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia, Crossing Borders Raises Tensions

12/03/2024 - 18:06:29
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Moscow (diplomat.so) - Ukrainian forces launched a series of long-range drone attacks deep within Russia, targeting at least two oil facilities, as confirmed by Russian officials on Tuesday. These strikes, hitting eight regions of Russia, mark a significant escalation in Kyiv's utilization of drone…

Ex-Aide Exposes Trump's Waning Chivalry towards Melania

12/03/2024 - 17:48:54
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Washington (diplomat.so) - Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former aide to Melania Trump, has shed light on a significant shift in Donald Trump's behavior towards his wife. Wolkoff's revelation centers on the diminishing display of "chivalry" by the billionaire mogul towards Melania during…

US Responds to Houthi Missile Threat in Yemen's Red Sea

12/03/2024 - 17:35:57
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Djibouti (diplomat.so) - In reaction to Houthi-launched anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirms six defense strikes. The strikes, conducted between 2:50 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. local time, targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. The operation aimed to neutralize…