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Israel Continues Military Strikes in Lebanon Despite Year-Old Ceasefire Agreement with Hezbollah
Dec 13, 2025 12:28 am CST
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement, Israel conducted multiple strikes across Lebanon on Friday, targeting what it claims are Hezbollah installations up to 30 kilometers from the border. The Israeli military stated they struck a training compound used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and additional military infrastructure, while maintaining troops in five strategic areas. These operations continue despite terms requiring Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and Lebanon's army to dismantle the group's military presence by year's end.
UN Sanctions Return Against Iran After Nuclear Negotiations Fail: Global Economic Implications
Sep 28, 2025 10:00 am CST
Comprehensive UN sanctions against Iran have been reinstated after a decade following failed nuclear negotiations with Western powers, triggering significant economic concerns as the Iranian currency hits record lows. While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges immediate implementation, European leaders maintain openness to diplomacy despite Russia's refusal to recognize the sanctions' validity. The measures target Iran's nuclear and missile programs amid ongoing regional tensions.