U.S. officials are increasingly worried about a wider war in the Middle East

Hezbollah’s Biggest Strike in Israel Since Haniyeh’s Assassination: Rockets Pound Multiple Locations

In one of the most significant escalations since the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket assault on multiple locations in Israel. This coordinated attack marks the militant group's largest strike against Israel in recent times, targeting key sites and intensifying the already volatile situation in the region. The bombardment underscores the growing tensions and the potential for further conflict as both sides brace for the next developments. #Hezbollah #Israel #RocketAttack #NahariyaAttack #HezbollahAttackNahariya #MiddleEast #HaniyehAssassination #Conflict #Tensions #RegionalCrisis #IsraelDefense #HezbollahStrike #MiddleEastConflict #RocketAssault #SecurityAlert #MilitaryAction #RegionalInstability ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Netanyahu Teases Iran's Revenge Rage | Deadly Strikes on West Bank Kills Young Palestinians

Tragic scenes unfold in Jenin and the West Bank as Israeli forces conduct deadly raids, resulting in the loss of 8 young Palestinian lives. This includes two 19-year-olds and a 14-year-old boy. The violence continues to escalate as more lives are lost amidst ongoing conflict. Watch the footage and see the heart-wrenching impact on Palestinian communities. #Israel #Palestine #WestBank #Jenin #MiddleEastConflict #PalestinianLivesMatter #BreakingNews #HumanRights #ConflictNews #Gaza ~PR.274~ED.194~GR.124~

Lebanon aims to ensure Hezbollah response to Israeli attack does not cause wider war

Iran's Ambassador Iraj Elahi Speaks Out: Haniyeh’s Assassination, Rising Death Toll, and U.S. Role

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Iraj Elahi, has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, attributing it to Israel. Elahi criticized ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighted the severe humanitarian impact with thousands dead and wounded, and accused the U.S. of supporting these actions. He detailed that Haniyeh was killed by a projectile with a 7-kilogram explosive and argued that Israel’s history of unclaimed attacks supports its involvement. Elahi emphasized Iran’s right to retaliate and urged India, given its significant influence and relations with Israel, to use its power to help end the crisis and promote peace in the region. #Iran'sAmbassador #Dr.IrajElahi #Haniyeh’sAssassination #RisingDeathToll #U.S.Role

UN fires additional UNRWA staffers after probe finds potential involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Iran Launches Aggressive Rocket Attack on U.S. Troops to Drive Them Out of Al-Asad Airbase | WATCH

A suspected rocket attack on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq has left several US personnel injured. The US Defense Department has blamed Iran-aligned militia groups for this dangerous escalation. This attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have condemned the attack, highlighting Iran's destabilizing actions in the region. Stay tuned for detailed updates and analysis on this developing and critical situation. #AlAsadAirbase #RocketAttack #USForces #IranMilitias #MiddleEastTensions #Pentagon #BreakingNews #MilitaryNews #USDefense ~PR.274~ED.155~HT.344~HT.318~

Hezbollah Strikes Back:Drone Attack on Israeli Military HQs, Rockets Hit Galilee After Gaza Massacre

Hezbollah has launched a dramatic retaliation against Israel, hitting an Israeli military headquarters in the Upper Galilee with suicide drones. The strike comes in response to a series of aggressive actions by Israel, including the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In a fierce escalation, Hezbollah also fired dozens of rockets into Israel, resulting in significant damage and casualties. Watch for full coverage of the ongoing conflict, the latest developments on the ground, and international reactions to this escalating crisis. #Hezbollah #IsraelConflict #DroneAttack #MiddleEastCrisis #MilitaryStrike #BreakingNews #RocketAttack #Retaliation #GazaWar #HezbollahVsIsrael ~PR.274~HT.141~HT.318~GR.125~

France calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon, as Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel

Iran and Russia to 'accelerate' strategic partnership, officials say

High-profile politicians from Iran and Russia met in Tehran this week to discuss strengthening ties, conflict in the Middle East and how to topple international power structures.

In a race against time to prevent a conflagration in the Middle East

US passes message to Iran not to escalate at 'critical moment' for Middle East

Prayers held for deceased after deadly Israeli strikes hit central Gaza

Around five bodies arrived at a hospital in Gaza's Deir al-Balah on Monday after Israeli strikes killed eight people, including a child and five policemen, health authorities said.

Israel Massacre In Gaza: 44 Killed in Rocket Assault On School & AL-Aqsa Hospital | Oneindia News

On Sunday, Israeli airstrikes hit two schools and a hospital in Gaza, resulting in devastating casualties. At least 30 people were killed in the schools alone, with additional fatalities reported at the hospital and elsewhere. The strikes have triggered a significant humanitarian crisis, with international condemnation and rising tensions. Watch for an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and the potential for escalating conflict. #Gaza #IsraelStrikes #MiddleEastConflict #HumanitarianCrisis #BreakingNews #Hamas #Israel #GazaUnderAttack #GlobalTensions #WarNews ~HT.318~GR.274~GR.125~ED.141~

Al-Qassam Rocket Blitz in Israel: Fires Rage in Ashdod & Bitzaron, Sirens Sound Across 5 Regions

In a dramatic escalation of violence, rockets launched from Gaza have struck multiple locations in southern Israel, including Ashdod and Bitzaron. The intense barrage has ignited widespread fires, causing significant damage and disruption. Emergency sirens have blared across five additional regions, signaling the severity of the attacks. The situation remains critical as emergency services respond to the fires and ongoing rocket threats, intensifying the already volatile conflict in the region. #AlQassam #RocketAttack #IsraelUnderFire #Ashdod #Bitzaron #GazaConflict #RocketBlitz #EmergencyAlerts #FireInIsrael #RegionalCrisis #ConflictUpdate #MiddleEastTensions #SirensSound #EmergencyResponse #IsraeliSecurity ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Israeli airstrike hits school housing displaced people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike on a school housing displaced people in the northern part of the Gaza Strip Saturday killed 16 and wounded 21, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense.

Supreme Court Rules That Some Jan. 6 Defendants Were Improperly Charged

Supreme Court Rules That , Some Jan. 6 Defendants, Were Improperly Charged. NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court voted to limit which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot can be charged by federal prosecutors. The decision also casts doubt on two out of the four felony counts in former President Donald Trump's election subversion indictment. According to conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, the court ruled that the U.S. government must prove , “that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity for use in an official proceeding of records, documents, objects, or other things used in an official proceeding.”. NPR reports that prosecutors relied on a key criminal statute to prosecute over 350 participants of the Capitol riot. The statute makes it a crime to alter or destroy official documents, or to otherwise obstruct or impede official proceedings. Roberts wrote that the statute was not meant to broaden the meaning of the law to make it a catchall provision. . The decision will impact other cases related to Jan. 6, many of which will have to be resentenced, retried or defendants will be released. . NYU law professor Ryan Goodman authored a study that found only 346 of the 1,417 people charged in connection with the Capitol riot were charged under the obstruction statute. The study also found that 71 people are still awaiting trial on the obstruction charge, but over half of them are also charged with another felony. NPR points out that if found guilty of other felony charges, the sentencing judge is still allowed to use the charge of obstruction to determine the length of their sentence.

Supreme Court Rules Against SEC's Authority to Impose Fines

Supreme Court Rules , Against SEC's Authority, to Impose Fines. NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. . NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. . Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. . Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. . The SEC relies on administrative law judges (ALJ) to make legal conclusions in cases brought before the agency. The Supreme Court's decision has the potential to send ripples through dozens of agencies, from labor rights to energy regulation. The Court did exclude from its decision those agencies dealing with federal benefits, while some conservative justices wanted the ruling to go further. The three liberal justices in dissent blasted the decision by the majority. . The case was brought by a former conservative radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy, following an SEC fraud investigation. The case was brought by a former conservative radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy, following an SEC fraud investigation. An in-house evidentiary hearing fined Jarkesy $300,000, ordered him to pay back almost $700,000 in ill-gotten profits and barred him from the securities industry. Jarkesy argued that he was entitled to a jury trial held in a federal court and that Congress lacked the power to delegate such authority to the SEC. NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk. NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk

Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion in Stock Market Value

Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion , in Stock Market Value. On June 26, Amazon became the 5th American company to join the $2 trillion club, NPR reports. . Amazon shares ended the day up nearly 4%, giving the company a $2.01 trillion stock market valuation. . Within the past year, Amazon's stock has gained 52%. Part of that gain can be attributed to investors' enthusiasm about the company's AI endeavors, NPR reports. . A big part of the valuation boost has been cloud and AI. Amazon is going to be a major player in the AI revolution, Dan Ives, Wedbush tech analyst, via NPR. Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. . Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. . Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently said that AI has rejuvenated the growth of AWS. The cloud computing unit is reportedly on pace to bring in $100 billion in annual revenue. Amazon recently invested in Anthropic, a California AI company, "to develop so-called foundation models that underpin generative AI systems," NPR reports. . Amazon also makes its own AI chips. The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia.

Border Arrests Fall Over 40% Since Biden Suspended Asylum Processing

Border Arrests Fall Over 40% , Since Biden Suspended Asylum Processing. The Homeland Security Department made the announcement on June 26, NPR reports. . Average daily arrests that the Border Patrol has made over a week-long period have dropped below 2,400. That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5. That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5. However, arrests need to drop to the 1,500 mark before asylum processing can resume. Still, the current data marks the lowest number of arrests since Jan. 17, 2021, NPR reports. . Last week, President Biden touted a 25% decrease in border arrests since the order took effect, . which means they've dropped a lot more since then. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has called the executive order a "tremendous success.". We indeed have seen a tremendous success early on, and I should emphasize that it is early on in our implementation of the president’s proclamation and our accompanying regulation, Alejandro Mayorkas, to CNN. Mayorkas will address border enforcement efforts in Tuscon, Arizona, on June 26. The area has served as "the busiest corridor for illegal crossings" recently, NPR reports.

Upcoming Presidential Debate Between Biden and Trump Breaks With Tradition

Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition. Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition. On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta. On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta. NPR reports that the debate marks the beginning of a new phase in the presidential election, with less than five months until Election Day on November 5. According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls, Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long trend of national surveys with the same results. According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls, Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long trend of national surveys with the same results. Breaking with campaign tradition, the debate comes months earlier than usual, following a set of rules agreed to by candidates and without a live audience. The event is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET and is expected to run for 90 minutes. CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will take place at the network's Atlanta studio. CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will take place at the network's Atlanta studio. The presidential debate will also be available on CNN and the Max streaming platform. . The presidential debate will also be available on CNN and the Max streaming platform. . NPR reports that presidential debates have traditionally occurred in front of a live audience and are coordinated by the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). However, both Biden and Trump have said they will not participate in the CPD's planned debates, pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election. However, both Biden and Trump have said they will not participate in the CPD's planned debates, pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election. The second debate is scheduled for September and will be hosted by ABC News