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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…

KYIV, Ukraine (diplomat.so) — Ukrainian forces reported shooting down a Russian fighter plane near the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk province on Saturday. Serhiy Horbunov, head of the Kostiantynivka Military Administration, confirmed the downing, which was reported by Ukraine's public…

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…

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…

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…

Beirut (diplomat.so) - The Israeli military has issued a warning to Lebanese refugees, advising them against returning to their homes as strikes on villages in Lebanon are set to continue. A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made the announcement on Saturday via a post on the social media…

Gaza (diplomat.so) - In a high-level meeting at the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) headquarters, Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi convened his generals to discuss the next phase of military operations. Israel had just carried out the assassination of a key Hezbollah figure and was preparing to invade…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Abuja (Reuters + Diplomat.so) - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve an additional spending of 6.2 trillion naira ($4 billion) to plug shortfalls in this year's national budget, according to a letter read to lawmakers on Wednesday.

Beirut, Lebanon (diplomat.so) - In a targeted Israeli airstrike overnight, a senior field commander affiliated with Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force was reported killed in Lebanon, according to sources from both sides on Monday.

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…

Tel Aviv (diplomat.so) - In a tragic escalation of violence, four Israeli soldiers fell victim to an ambush by Hamas militants within the extensive tunnel network in Gaza on Saturday. The attack marked a devastating blow to the Israeli military, bringing the total number of military casualties to 604…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan (diplomat.so) - The Sudanese Armed Forces achieved on Tuesday a critical victory by reclaiming control of the headquarters of the National Radio and Television Authority from the Rapid Support militias after a series of violent confrontations . The seizure of this strategic…