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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Israel and Hezbollah face off as drone threats rise

Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Gerrymandering: A New Twist in Maryland’s Political Story

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling struck down major parts of the Voting Rights Act, a move that shocked many who value civil rights. In Maryland, the decision triggered a shift in Senate President Bill Ferguson’s position on partisan redistricting. He now supports changes that could let the state’s

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Faces New Drone Threats From Hezbollah

The conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has taken a new turn with the use of inexpensive, easily built drones that can evade Israeli defenses. A recent attack on an Israeli soldier by one of these “kamikaze” drones sparked a sharp reaction from high‑ranking officials in

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Canada and Israel: Rising Tensions Over Aid Ship Raid

Tensions between Canada and Israel have hit a new low after Canada’s leader openly criticized Israel’s actions involving a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Reports show activists who were detained later described harsh treatment, including injuries severe enough to require hospitalization. Some also spoke o

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Israel and Trump's Iran Deal: Who Really Holds the Cards?

For months, the war between Iran and a U. S. -Israel coalition has stalled talks on a possible peace deal. Now, new reports suggest Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, feels sidelined in these negotiations. According to people familiar with private discussions, Netanyahu has admitted that I

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Israel Urges Return to Strikes Over Rising Drone Threat

The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Thinking about justice and cruelty in conflict zones

Reports from Palestinians suggest some Israeli forces have used sexual violence in prisons. These accounts include beatings, public shaming, and torture that targets both adults and minors. The claims are serious enough to demand thorough, unbiased investigations. Even if only partly true, they rais

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Conflict Sparks Tragic Losses in Gaza

The latest clash in the Gaza Strip has claimed at least four Palestinian lives, according to local health workers. One victim was found near a police outpost in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces say they targeted an individual deemed an immediate danger to their troops. The second incident involved

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Secret Bases in the Iraqi Desert

The Bedouin community near al‑Nukhaib in Iraq’s western desert knows the routine of a local shepherd’s pickup truck. It usually drives past at 2 p. m. , carrying supplies to the nearest town, then returns in a few hours. One March day, that routine was shattered when the truck burst into flames and

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