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Israel Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Over 100 Fighters Killed

What went downIsraeli forces demolished an underground tunnel system in southern Lebanon and more than 100 Hezbollah fighters were killed during the operation. The complex was found during on-site searches and was taken out after being identified as a launch point for attacks.In the sweep, military teams reported the destruction of dozens of infrastructure sites […]

Iran Executes 1,639 People in 2025 — Highest Since 1989, Raises Human Rights Concerns

Numbers and trendsAt least 1,639 people were executed in Iran during 2025, the largest yearly total since 1989. That is a sharp rise from 975 the year before — roughly a 68% jump — which works out to an average of more than four executions per day.Women accounted for at least 48 of those executions, […]

Ukraine Seeks to Extend Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Amid Renewed Clashes

Zelensky’s pitch for peace (and a quiet holiday) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine offered Russia an extension of the ceasefire observed over Orthodox Easter. He explained that top military and security officials reviewed the situation and that Ukrainian forces would only fire back if the truce was violated. Zelensky framed Easter as a time that […]

IDF Raids and Destroys Explosives Lab Near West Bank

Quick snapshot of the raidThe Israel Defense Forces’ Ephraim Brigade, backed by Yahalom combat engineers, leveled an explosives workshop inside the Tulkarem camp. Troops used intelligence to pinpoint the building and disabled the site to stop it from churning out more trouble.The lab had been active before recent operations in northern Samaria and was taken […]

Russia-Ukraine Easter Ceasefire: A Fragile Pause Amid Conflict

Truce timing and the vibe A temporary ceasefire tied to Orthodox Easter is set to kick off on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. local time (1:00 p.m. GMT) and run through the end of Sunday — roughly a 32-hour pause. Diplomacy nudged both sides toward a short halt in major offensive actions, repeating a stunt […]

UN Calls on US and Iran to Harness Islamabad Talks for Lasting Middle East Peace

Diplomatic window: Islamabad talksThe United Nations urged the United States and Iran to treat the weekend negotiations in Islamabad like a rare diplomatic opening — a chance to sit down, talk straight, and aim for a durable agreement that cools tensions and keeps hostilities from flaring up again.Officials emphasized that peaceful settlement, under international law […]

Kamal Kharrazi, Former Iranian Foreign Minister, Dies Following Tehran Bombing

Blast in Tehran and Kharrazi’s deathKamal Kharrazi, 81, died in Tehran after suffering injuries from a bombing that hit his home on April 1. His wife was killed in the same explosion. The incident left him gravely wounded and he passed away late in the day.The attack has been linked to foreign actors, and it […]

Mürren: Alpine Charm, Car-Free Serenity & James Bond Glamour in the Swiss Alps

Mürren: una postal alpina donde los coches no existenEn lo alto de los Alpes berneses, a 1.638 metros, hay un pueblo tan ordenado que los autos decidieron no molestar. Con apenas unos 450 residentes fijos, Mürren vive pegado a la montaña y al silencio: no circulan coches particulares y el acceso se hace en teleférico […]

U.S. Forces to Remain Near Iran Amid Fragile Two-Week Truce and Strait of Hormuz Talks

U.S. Forces to Stay Near Iran During Fragile Truce What Trump Announced The president said U.S. military assets — ships, aircraft, troops and supplies — will stay in and around Iran until a full, binding agreement is completely carried out. The message made clear that forces will remain positioned to pursue threats and, if necessary, […]

Israel Maintains Pressure on Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Excluding Lebanon

Overnight strikes, then a pause — but not everywhereIsrael paused its strikes on Iranian territory in the early hours after a long night of air operations that targeted ballistic missile sites and weapons facilities. Missile fire from Iran reportedly continued for a short window after those strikes, but activity toward Iran eased around 3 a.m.That […]