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Prime Minister tells Fox News the campaign will be “quick and decisive,” aiming to calm fears of a protracted regional war following the strikes on Iran. WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to calm fears of a protracted regional conflict on Monday, declaring that the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran will be “quick and decisive” and serve as a pathway to lasting stability in the Middle East. In an interview on Fox News’ “Hannity” program, Netanyahu pushed back against the notion that the recent escalation—sparked by the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and subsequent retaliatory strikes—could…
The mass evacuation order comes hours after Lebanon banned Hezbollah’s military activities and the group launched rockets at Israel in retaliation for Khamenei’s killing. JERUSALEM – The Israeli military has issued its most extensive evacuation warning in Lebanon to date, ordering civilians in 50 villages across the south and two neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs to flee immediately ahead of imminent military action. The urgent alerts, broadcast on Tuesday by Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee via Telegram, signal a significant broadening of Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah following a deadly weekend of cross-border attacks. “Urgent warning to the residents of Lebanon, specifically in…
Manila urges Filipinos in conflict zones to shelter-in-place as closed airspace and the risk of misidentification ground evacuation efforts. MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is facing a logistical nightmare as over 1,400 Filipino citizens across the Middle East have requested urgent repatriation, but ongoing U.S., Israeli, and Iranian hostilities have made evacuation routes impossible to access. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. revealed in a press briefing on Tuesday that 1,416 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have formally asked to return home. The breakdown of requests underscores the geographic spread of the crisis: 586 from Dubai, 297 from Israel, 270 from Abu…
From hopes of freedom to fears of a power vacuum, the international community is split as it grapples with the fallout of the unprecedented attack. TEHRAN, Iran – Global reaction poured in on Sunday following the confirmation of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes, exposing a deep geopolitical fault line between expressions of hope for Iran’s future and fierce condemnation of the attacks. State media confirmed the 86-year-old cleric was killed in the initial wave of strikes, as further attacks hit the country. The dramatic escalation has left the Middle East on a knife-edge,…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.In January, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a new version of its chatbot that the company says can analyze users’ medical records, wellness apps and wearable device data to answer health and medical questions. Currently, there’s a waiting list for the program. Anthropic, a rival AI company, offers similar features for some users of its Claude chatbot.Both companies say their programs, known as large language models, aren’t a…
Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?The US-Israeli war with Iran is here, and so is the information war. We track how “major combat operations” were announced and sold on Truth Social, the echoes of the Iraq War, and what claims about “threats” and “self-defense” mean for the Iranian people. With Tehran confirming Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death and its retaliation unfolding, we examine the start of a war that could reshape the region.In this episode: Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Take: Is the US negotiating with Iran…
The IDF says it is targeting terrorist infrastructure in response to “repeated violations,” as regional tensions escalate amid US military build-up. Jerusalem: Israel’s military announced it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking the latest flare-up in the fragile truce between the two foes. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Israeli army said: “In response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF is striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.” A Fragile Truce Under Strain Israel and the Iran-backed militant group agreed to a ceasefire in November 2024, bringing a temporary…
The 28-year-old batsman’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday morning after a prolonged battle with liver cancer. Chennai, India: In a heartbreaking turn of events, Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has temporarily left the T20 World Cup squad following the death of his father, Khanchand Singh, official sources confirmed on Friday. The senior Singh, who had been battling liver cancer for an extended period, passed away at a hospital on the outskirts of New Delhi. A Difficult Departure Mid-Tournament The middle-order batter had only recently rejoined the team ahead of Thursday’s Super Eights victory against Zimbabwe in Chennai. Although he did not feature in…
The legendary playback singer of ‘Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai’ fame will perform in a rare mehfil format on February 28 at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan. Dubai, UAE: Dubai is set to witness a soulful musical evening as Baithak – A Showoff Entertainment Concept returns on February 28, featuring the legendary Indian playback singer Roopkumar Rathod at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan. Known for iconic songs such as Maula Mere Maula, Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, and Sandese Aate Hai, Rathod will perform in a rare mehfil format, bringing audiences closer to the emotion and storytelling behind his timeless music. An Intimate Night of Ghazals and Bollywood Hits Curated by…
From a privacy screen that hides notifications from strangers to AI photo editing with no subscription fees, we break down the biggest innovations of Samsung’s latest flagship. Dubai, UAE: Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, bringing a new wave of on-device artificial intelligence and hardware refinements to the market. While the device retains a familiar silhouette, the software and display innovations are where the latest Ultra model truly separates itself from the pack. After spending time with the device at the launch event, three specific features stood out as significant upgrades for both privacy-conscious users and mobile…