In a historic development aimed at halting 13 months of relentless conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Joe Biden officially announced a groundbreaking ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire, set to take effect at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT on Wednesday), represents a crucial stride towards achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities and fostering peace in the region. Israeli ...
Read More »Non-Essential US Embassy Staff In Lebanon Allowed To Leave
The United States recently allowed nonessential US embassy staff and their families in Lebanon to leave on Tuesday. This follows the unpredictable security situation in Lebanon caused by the Israel-Hamas war. The State Department also raised its travel advisory for Lebanon from level 3 to level 4, the highest level. This came as a warning to its American citizens to ...
Read More »US Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq and Syria
The United States Air force carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region. A response from the Pentagon to drone attacks on US forces said the Sunday strikes hit operational and weapons storage facilities. The response also added that President Joe Biden would “act to protect US personnel’’. On the side of casualties, the Pentagon did ...
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