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Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment

Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.

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Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...

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Erdoğan Announces New Initiative to End Terrorism in Turkey

President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP's Diyarbakır congress on January 11, 2025, announced a new initiative to end terrorism in Turkey, stemming from MHP leader Bahçeli's October call for the PKK's disarmament. Erdoğan emphasized the need for the PKK's unconditional surrender and dissolution, viewi...

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Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th

Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...

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Italy Seeks Regional Stability Amidst Lebanon and Syria Engagements

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and Damascus, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing the importance of ceasefires in Southern Lebanon and Gaza; Italy maintains a large military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, and is actively engaging with the newly formed Syrian ...

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Iran Unveils Underground Missile Facility, Announces New Missile Development

Iran revealed a new underground missile storage facility, partially used in recent attacks on Israel, while announcing the development of "new special missiles," amid heightened regional tensions and upcoming US presidential inauguration.

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Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy

Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its former army commander, as president on Thursday, ending a two-year political deadlock and raising hopes for economic and political recovery. The election garnered international congratulations, including from Israel and China.

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Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot Targeting Shiite Shrine

Syrian intelligence services thwarted an Islamic State bomb plot targeting a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, arresting the perpetrators; this follows the recent regime change and ongoing efforts to reassure religious minorities.

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Salvaged Oil Tanker Averts Major Environmental Disaster in Red Sea

The oil tanker MV Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude oil and attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on August 21st, 2024, has been successfully salvaged after a three-week operation involving extinguishing fires, repairing the hull, and removing the oil, preventing a major environmenta...

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10/7: 100 Human Stories of the Hamas Attacks

Lee Yaron's "10/7: 100 Human Stories" recounts the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel through 100 personal narratives, highlighting the diverse victims' experiences and exposing systemic vulnerabilities.

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Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate

Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.

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Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

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