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In the Middle East: Escalation Now – Kevin D. Williamson

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In the Middle East: Escalation Now – Kevin D. Williamson

In any case: escalate. To try to follow the war between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran through the American press is to read through a dark glass – and the US press is better at this than its British and European counterparts. We should try to wipe some dust off the glass so we can […]

Gold companies, troubles in the Middle East and election uncertainty are driving up prices

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Gold companies, troubles in the Middle East and election uncertainty are driving up prices

Bars of 99.99 percent pure gold are placed in a workroom at the Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Gold prices rose slightly on Friday after recovering from a period of profit-taking as tensions in the Middle East and unrest ahead […]

The Asian Football Association has been accused of “unequal treatment” after games were moved from Iran

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The Asian Football Association has been accused of “unequal treatment” after games were moved from Iran

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed matches in its tournaments due to the security situation in Iran – weeks after Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giants was “withdrawn” from the AFC competitions after refusing to play in the country. Kolkata's Mohun Bagan requested the Asian Football Confederation to postpone the October 2 AFC Champions […]

Israel's war with Iran-backed Hezbollah escalates as IDF bombs financial institutions across Lebanon

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Israel's war with Iran-backed Hezbollah escalates as IDF bombs financial institutions across Lebanon

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes began Sunday evening on locations across Lebanon, some striking dangerously close to Lebanon's only international airport. Israel had announced it would launch a large-scale attack on a banking institution it considers to be Hezbollah's de facto financial arm, the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association. The attacks began a day after a […]

Israel targets Hezbollah's finances as attacks take place on Beirut suburbs

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Israel targets Hezbollah's finances as attacks take place on Beirut suburbs

Israel has expanded its military campaign against Hezbollah, announcing plans to target the Lebanon-based militant group's financial arm and attack “a large number of targets” in Beirut and beyond. Shortly after the announcement, explosions were reported in Beirut's southern suburbs, signaling a significant escalation in hostilities. Evacuation warnings have been issued for southern Beirut, the […]

When will the clocks go back?

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When will the clocks go back?

When is Daylight Saving Time 2024? What it means for your watches. When is summer time in 2024? Here we fall back and jump forward. Across the Midwest, the fall colors are coming in, the jack-o-lanterns are coming out, the air is getting cooler, and the days are getting shorter. There are less than three […]

Israel's weapons for a possible Iranian attack – Israel News

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Israel's weapons for a possible Iranian attack – Israel News

Over the past few decades, Israel's defense establishment has invested billions in preparing for a possible attack on Iran, developing specialized munitions in the process. Some of these capabilities were revealed only after the sale to foreign air forces. Here's what can be announced as part of these preparations. Last month, Israel carried out […]

Competitive Ranking and All-Game Ranking: The players with the most international goals of all time

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Competitive Ranking and All-Game Ranking: The players with the most international goals of all time

Goals, goals, goals! ©Imago/Content Stadium Some may see the international team as a disruptive obstacle to domestic football throughout the season, but for many of the sport's greatest players it is another opportunity to showcase their talents and continue their efforts to win silver medals and glory for their country win. And the games this […]

Florida left a trail of destruction behind

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Florida left a trail of destruction behind

The roof of Tropicana Stadium was torn off by Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg The stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders for Hurricane Milton before landfall. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton raged across the Florida Panhandle on Thursday, tearing a path of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to the […]

New calls for more security funding for the Jewish community following Iran's attack on Israel

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New calls for more security funding for the Jewish community following Iran's attack on Israel

Ron Halber of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington said more money is needed to help synagogues and schools pay for armed security. WTOP's Mike Murillo reports that there are renewed calls for security funding for synagogues and other Jewish institutions in the D.C. area. Iran's rocket attack on Israel on Tuesday evening […]