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Israel strikes laying groundwork for broad military campaign, Lebanese officials believe - report

According to the report, the IDF has focused its strikes on strategic ridgelines overlooking villages and towns in the area, as well as on a transportation route leading deeper into Lebanon.

  • Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon seen as part of broader campaign, not isolated incidents
  • Strategic targets include ridgelines, villages, towns, and key transportation route
  • Lebanese officials cite election-driven Israeli politics as driving force behind military pressure

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The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran since 1979

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned in an op-ed that an “economic D-Day” is coming for Iran, stopping short of giving further details. “Now we are entering the endgame.

  • US has imposed sanctions on Iran since 1979
  • Sanctions aim to deter and constrain Iran's behavior
  • Financial penalties prohibit US trade with Iran

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Political killings threaten elections

Amid increasing political violence, the killing of councillors in South Africa raises alarms ahead of the November 4 Local Government Elections, as fears of targeted assassinations grow due to competition for municipal resources.

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Two Watchmen Arrested Over Abuse Of Autistic Student

The suspects Two security guards of the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region have been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service over the alleged Read More...

  • Two security guards arrested for sexually assaulting autistic student.
  • Abuse occurred multiple times on school grounds in Ghana.
  • Incident reported to authorities, family disputes school treatment.

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10 Ukrainian Soldiers, Once Listed as Missing, Return Home via Belarus

Ten Ukrainian service members who had been listed as missing in action returned home via Belarus on Aug. 24 as part of a new prisoner exchange, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Telegram. The soldiers, from the Armed Forces and National Guard, had defended Ukraine's Donetsk sector, with two missing since 2024 and eight since 2025.

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Bukele Announces 50,000 El Salvador Scholarships for 2026

President Bukele announced 50,000 El Salvador scholarships for 2026, a major expansion from previous rounds. The scholarships cover university, technical, and vocational courses, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank. The post Bukele Announces 50,000 El Salvador Scholarships for 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

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