Lebanon Elects General Joseph Aoun as President, Vows New Era In a landmark move, General Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new President of Lebanon. The military leader, who took office on Thursday (9/1/2025), described his inauguration as the "beginning of a new phase" for the country. Aoun, speaking to lawmakers after his swearing-in, … Read more
Breaking News: Israel Launches Strikes on Lebanon‘s Baalbek, Lebanon Calls it Violation of Ceasefire Jerusalem – In a escalation of recent tensions, Israel has launched an operation targeting areas close to the Lebanese city of Baalbek. Lebanon swiftly condemned the act, labeling it a significant breach of the ongoing ceasefire with Israel and Hezbollah. AFP … Read more
Israel Vows to Continue Strikes Against Houthis, Threatens Top Leaders In a forceful statement, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz has confirmed that Israel will persist in its attacks against Yemen’s Houthi rebels and warned that top Houthis leaders could face the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah chiefs recently killed in Israeli operations. "Just like … Read more
Iran‘s Khamenei Denies Needing ‘Proxy Forces,’ Warns U.S. on Syria In a robust denial of Western claims, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has asserted that the Islamic Republic neither possesses nor requires "proxy forces" to achieve its objectives in the region. Addressing a gathering of religious speakers on Sunday to commemorate the birthday of … Read more