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The Guardian - World
Israel escalation based on risky belief it can bomb Hezbollah into a ceasefire
With no diplomatic ‘off-ramp’ the stage is set for more strikes and counter-strikes from an opponent unlikely to bend the knee . It is now clear that last Tuesday’s exploding pager operation was ...2 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - World
Escalation in the Middle East Looms Over the General Assembly Meeting
The war in Gaza has endured more than 11 months, and violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia, has risen sharply over the last week.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden reflects on leaving 2024 race, mixed foreign policy legacy in last UNGA address
President Joe Biden, reflecting on his decision to step aside, told world leaders: "Some things are more important than staying in power. It's your people."4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Israel’s Strikes on Lebanon
We explore what led to the strikes, what’s happening now and what might come next.5 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: President Biden to address the U.N. as conflict between Israel, Lebanon escalates
President Biden to address the U.N. as Israel strikes Hezbollah, killing hundreds in Lebanon, increasing fears of an all-out war. Also, Vice President Harris weighs a trip to the border, while ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Tropical Storm Helene prompts state of emergency in 61 Florida counties
Storm developing over Caribbean could become category 4 hurricane by Thursday as some Florida counties evacuate. Tropical Storm Helene has developed over the Caribbean and is forecast to strengthen ...6 hours ago - Florida -
The New York Times - World
Biden Works Against the Clock as Violence Escalates in the Middle East
President Biden is beginning to acknowledge that he is simply running out of time to help forge a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas, his aides say. And the risk of a wider war has never looked ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon in escalating violence
IDF hits Beirut suburbs and Hizbollah fires on northern Israel as world leaders warn against slide into war9 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
What is Hezbollah’s role and influence in Lebanon?
Islamist movement is a political and social powerhouse in Lebanon, and conflict between it and Israel is escalating. Middle East crisis – latest news updates The escalating conflict between ...11 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
10 arrested outside Hawaii hospital as labor dispute involving nurses escalates
A recently elected state lawmaker is among those who were arrested outside a Hawaii hospital15 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israeli strikes kill almost 500 in Lebanon, says health ministry
Deadliest single day in country for decades followed US warnings against escalating attacks on Hizbollah21 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Nearly 500 killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says, as fears of escalation grow – Middle East crisis live
Lebanese health ministry says more than 1,650 people injured; Israel says military moving into next stage of targeting Hezbollah combat structure. Israeli strikes leave hundreds dead in heaviest ...22 hours ago - Israel -
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BBC News - Top stories
Jeremy Bowen: Israel feels it has weakened Hezbollah but escalation still risky
Israel's allies and critics believe the way to cool this crisis is to get a ceasefire in Gaza - but no agreement is in sight.23 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon sending additional troops to Middle East as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sending a "small number" of ground troops to the Middle East as a larger war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to break out, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Department press ...Yesterday -
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The New York Times - World
Why Israel Is Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah in Lebanon: News Analysis
Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.Yesterday - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Tensions escalate as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes
Fears of a wider war are growing after Israeli forces carried out a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon over the weekend following a barrage of missiles fired at Israel by Hezbollah. NBC’s Richard Engel ...Yesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Israel escalates bombardment of Lebanon
Also in today’s newsletter, major financial groups back nuclear power, and Big Read on TrumponomicsYesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
The west’s cautious approach seeks to avoid escalation in Ukraine. It may have opposite effect | Andriy Zagorodnyuk
Putin will not stop unless he is forced to. It’s time to change the way we think about nuclear deterrence, and commit to securing victory. The western strategy towards supporting Ukraine is ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
Wendy Sherman says escalating tensions in Middle East are ‘quite serious’
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah are “quite serious.” “I see the state of play as quite serious,” she said ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire as cross-border strikes escalate
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli troops also raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera, ordering the bureau to shut down.2 days ago - Israel -
The New York Times - World
A Week of Chaos Pushes Lebanon’s Doctors to the Limit
Exploding wireless devices maimed thousands. An Israeli airstrike on Friday flattened two buildings. Many doctors, exhausted, wonder how the country will cope if violence continues.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.
Behavioral finance ‘nudges’ and other helpful features ran into a surprising obstacle3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel strikes Beirut despite U.S. warning against escalation
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East after the Israeli military carried out a strike in Lebanon's capital Friday. The IDF claims the attack targeted a senior Hezbollah commander. BBC ...3 days ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Israel Killed a Top Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon
Plus, a baseball game for the ages3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.4 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as tensions escalate
Israeli forces carried out a strike against Hezbollah in Beirut on Friday, shortly after the Lebanese militant group fired more than a hundred rockets toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...4 days ago - Israel -
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CBS News - Top stories
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.4 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
‘A nightmare on repeat’: Lebanese process sabotaged device attacks
Shocked citizens, extreme injuries and a powerful militant group in disarray: the impact of thousands of pager and walkie-talkie blasts4 days ago