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LIVE UPDATE: 14 Killed in Israeli Air Attacks in Lebanon as Strikes Continue in Gaza

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

At least 14 people have been killed in a series of Israeli air attacks across southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, as cross-border violence continues to intensify despite international calls for restraint. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle killed one person and left several others injured. This comes a day after another Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in the region killed at least 13 people, according to local authorities. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel’s military launched multiple air raids on Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, hitting several residential areas. Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel has violated the latest ceasefire agreement 393 times, killing 279 people and injuring 652 in those incidents alone. The wider Israeli offensive on Gaza, ongoing since October 2023, has killed at least 69,483 Palestinians and wounded 170,706. The war began following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which left 1,139 people dead and around 200 others taken captive. The situation remains volatile as regional tensions rise and diplomatic efforts struggle to halt the escalating violence.

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Trump Hosts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — 5 Key Takeaways From High-Profile White House Meeting

Kamal Yalwa05 mins

November 19, 2025 United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday hosted Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House, marking one of the most elaborate state welcomes of his administration and signalling a new phase in US–Saudi relations. MBS, who arrived through the South Portico, was received with marching bands, flag-bearing horsemen and a military flyover—an extravagant display underscoring Washington’s deepening ties with Riyadh. Both leaders later met journalists in the Oval Office, highlighting cooperation in security, investment, technology and Middle East diplomacy. Below are the key highlights from the meeting: 1. Progress on Possible Saudi–Israel Normalisation Trump and MBS confirmed they held “good talks” on Saudi Arabia potentially joining the Abraham Accords. While no timeline was given, the crown prince reiterated Riyadh’s long-standing position: any agreement must include a clear path to a Palestinian state. “We want to be sure we secure a clear path to a two-state solution,” MBS said. 2. US Grants Saudi Arabia ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’ Status At a black-tie dinner, Trump formally recognised Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, joining 19 other nations with privileged access to US military equipment. Both countries also signed a new strategic defence agreement, with the White House stating it will strengthen deterrence in the Middle East and secure increased Saudi contributions to shared security costs. Trump further confirmed he will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom. 3. Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal While boasting about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier in the year, Trump also adopted a softer tone, suggesting Tehran now seeks diplomacy. “I am totally open to it,” he said. MBS told reporters Saudi Arabia would support a US–Iran agreement “that satisfies the region and the world”. 4. Saudi Arabia Set to Invest Up to $1 Trillion in the US Trump thanked the crown prince for what he described as $600 billion to $1 trillion in new Saudi investments into the US economy, spanning technology, artificial intelligence, rare minerals and manufacturing. MBS echoed this, saying the kingdom wants to anchor its economic transformation around emerging American technologies. 5. Warmth, Praise and Political Messaging The meeting was marked by unusually warm exchanges. Trump described MBS as “fantastic” and “brilliant”, even grabbing his hand while mocking former President Joe Biden’s fist-bump meeting with the crown prince in 2021. The optics underscored the administration’s view of Saudi Arabia not only as a strategic partner but also as a central pillar of its Middle East policy. What It Means The high-profile meeting signals: – A revived push for Saudi–Israel normalisation – Deeper defence and security alignment – Massive economic ties and tech partnerships – Potential diplomatic openings with Iran With Trump and MBS projecting unity and ambition, Washington and Riyadh appear poised for one of the closest bilateral partnerships in decades.

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Ukraine Endures ‘Exhausting Battles’ as Russia Pushes Deeper Into Zaporizhia and Donetsk

Fola Badmus05 mins

Ukrainian forces are locked in intense fighting across the eastern Donetsk and southern Zaporizhia regions, as Russian troops increase pressure on the strategic towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Kyiv’s military leadership said the two towns have become the focus of almost half the battles along Ukraine’s 1,200km (745-mile) front line. Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii reported that Russia has deployed roughly 150,000 troops—nearly a quarter of its forces in Ukraine—to seize control of the area. Russia views Pokrovsk as a key route to the remaining parts of Donetsk region not yet under its control since declaring the area annexed in 2022. Fierce Urban Combat Fighting in Pokrovsk remains fluid and highly destructive. Ukrainian and Russian units trade control of streets and even individual buildings, according to soldiers speaking to Reuters.“One building is held by our side, the next by the enemy, and hours later it swaps,” said “Hus,” a drone squad commander with the 68th Jaeger Brigade. Russian forces captured the town centre earlier in November and are now pushing east and west. Ukrainian defenders continue to hold strong positions in the north of Pokrovsk. In nearby Myrnohrad, Russian troops have made limited gains in the town’s eastern and northern sections, but Ukraine still controls most of the area. Both towns remain vulnerable, with Russia attempting to encircle them from the north, south, and east, leaving only narrow routes open for Ukrainian resupply and evacuation. The Institute for the Study of War said the strategic value of these towns will depend on whether Ukraine can conduct an orderly withdrawal if required, and whether Russia can exploit any collapse in Ukrainian lines. Pressure Mounts in Zaporizhia To the southwest, Russia also stepped up its offensive around Huliaipole, straddling the boundary between Donetsk and Zaporizhia. Syrskii said the situation there had “significantly worsened,” with “exhausting battles” taking place for Rivnopillia and Yablukove. Geolocated footage indicates Ukrainian forces withdrew from Rivnopillia on Tuesday. Drone Warfare Intensifies Despite Russian advances, Ukrainian drone units continued to inflict significant losses, Syrskii said.He reported that Ukraine’s short-range drones struck 77,000 Russian targets in October, up from 66,500 in September and 60,000 in August. The rising figures suggest Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian drone teams have been only partially successful. Russian Claims of Gains Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its forces had captured several settlements across multiple regions, including Uspenovka, Novoye and Sladkoye in Zaporizhia, Volchye in Dnipropetrovsk, and Gnatovke in Donetsk. The claims could not be independently verified. Ukraine Strikes Russian Infrastructure Beyond the front line, Ukraine continued targeting Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt fuel supplies. A drone attack forced Lukoil’s Volgograd refinery to halt operations on November 6 after damaging major processing units, according to sources cited by Reuters. Ukraine also struck electrical substations near Belgorod over the weekend, causing a citywide blackout, and triggered a fire at the port and oil terminal in Tuapse on the Black Sea during another drone operation.

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Russian Strikes Kill Six in Kyiv, Two in Chornomorsk as Air Attacks Intensify

Fola Badmus02 mins

Russian air attacks targeting multiple Ukrainian cities on Thursday left at least eight people dead and dozens injured, as Kyiv and the southern Odesa region came under heavy bombardment at dawn. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said almost every district of the capital was hit in what he described as a “massive” wave of strikes. According to the city’s military administration, six people were killed and 35 injured after explosions tore through residential areas, sparking fires and damaging buildings. In the southern port city of Chornomorsk, Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed that two people were killed following additional strikes in the region. Ukraine’s emergency services worked through the morning to rescue residents trapped under rubble and extinguish fires in several districts of the capital. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its air defence systems shot down or intercepted 216 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 66 over the Krasnodar region. The statement could not be independently verified. The attacks mark one of the most intense nights of aerial bombardment in recent weeks, further escalating tensions as the war approaches its third year.

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Delhi Red Fort Blast: Terrorism Law Invoked After 13 Killed, 20 Injured

Fola Badmus01 mins

At least 13 people have been killed and 20 others injured in a powerful car explosion that occurred on Monday night near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blast, but police in the Indian capital have invoked the country’s anti-terrorism law as investigations continue. Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the explosion happened just before 7 p.m. (13:30 GMT) and is believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 car that was halted at a traffic signal. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos following the explosion, with mangled vehicles and bodies scattered across the area. Police and forensic teams quickly cordoned off the site, restricting public access as investigators gathered evidence. The Red Fort area, a major historical landmark and popular tourist attraction, has been placed under tight security as authorities search for possible suspects and motives behind the attack.

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Australia Officially Bans Social Media Use For Under-16s

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Australia has officially enforced a ban on children under 16 using social media, with the law taking effect today, December 10. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the legislation as a “world-leading social media law” designed to protect children and give parents more control over their online activity. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, passed last November, now restricts access to major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, and Kick. Under the new rules, social media companies are required to take reasonable measures to prevent underage users from creating accounts. Previously, most platforms allowed users aged 13 and above, but enforcement had been weak, with many children under the minimum age still active online. Albanese said the law is aimed at allowing children to “be kids” while encouraging stronger conversations between parents and their children about online safety. Experts have long warned that excessive social media use can affect young users’ mental health, though it also offers access to information and support networks. Australia’s move follows similar proposals in Denmark and Norway, which are looking to restrict social media access for children under 15.

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Two Top BBC Leaders Quit Over Editing of Trump Documentary

Fola Badmus09 mins

Two of the top executives of the BBC resigned abruptly on Sunday following a report suggesting the public service broadcaster had misleadingly edited a speech by President Trump that preceded the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The surprise resignation of the director general, Tim Davie, and Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC News, came several days after The Daily Telegraph published details of a leaked internal memo arguing that a BBC Panorama documentary had juxtaposed comments by Mr. Trump in a way that made it appear that he had explicitly encouraged the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. “Like all public organizations, the BBC is not perfect, and we must always be open, transparent and accountable,” Mr. Davie said in a statement. “While not being the only reason, the current debate around BBC News has understandably contributed to my decision.” Mr. Davie added: “Overall the BBC is delivering well, but there have been some mistakes made and as director-general I have to take ultimate responsibility.” Ms. Turness, in her announcement, said, “The ongoing controversy around the Panorama on President Trump has reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC — an institution that I love.” She said that “the buck stops with me” and conceded that “mistakes have been made” but insisted that “recent allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong.” Mr. Trump welcomed the resignations in a post on his Truth Social account. With about 21,000 employees, the BBC calls itself the world’s leading public service broadcaster, and is funded primarily from a license fee paid by Britons who watch TV, supplemented by commercial revenue. It produces a huge range of material, from news to entertainment, and has reach outside Britain through its international broadcasting operations. Pressure had been building on Mr. Davie and senior management of the BBC after the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, reacting to the leaked memo, accused the broadcaster of being “purposefully dishonest” over its depiction of the Capitol Hill insurrection. The leaked memo was written by Michael Prescott, a former journalist who, until June, was an independent external adviser to the broadcaster’s editorial standards committee. The documentary, called “Trump: A Second Chance?” was broadcast last year and, in one section, spliced together footage from comments Mr. Trump made about 50 minutes apart. Mr. Prescott’s critique also included claims that the broadcaster did not cover stories that raised difficult questions about transgender rights, and that BBC Arabic gave a platform to a journalist who had posted antisemitic comments. Mr. Davie was director general for five years and survived a number of other crises at the broadcaster, earning the nickname “Teflon Tim.” This year, the broadcaster was criticized for having failed to cut away during live coverage of the Glastonbury music festival when the performer Bob Vylan led the crowd in chants against the Israeli military. Ofcom, Britain’s media regulator, ruled this year that the BBC had committed a “serious breach” of broadcasting rules by failing to disclose that the narrator of a documentary about Gaza was the son of a Hamas official. And there were controversies over the behavior of several TV stars employed by the corporation. The BBC’s senior leadership was widely expected to issue an apology in front of a parliamentary committee on Monday over the documentary about President Trump, and Mr. Davie appears to have calculated that his position was becoming untenable. Some of the BBC’s senior staff have said they believe that the broadcaster is under attack from partisan opponents. “It’s clear that there is a genuine concern about editorial standards and mistakes,” wrote Nick Robinson, a presenter on Today, the flagship morning radio show, on social media. “There is also a political campaign by people who want to destroy the organization.” In a statement issued after Mr. Davie’s resignation, Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, thanked him for his service, described the BBC as “one of our most important national institutions.” But earlier on Sunday Ms. Nandy, in an interview with the BBC, said that decisions about the broadcaster’s editorial standards and guidelines, and the sort of language used in reporting, was “not always well thought through.” She added: “Often it’s left to individual journalists or newsreaders to make decisions.” In a statement, Kemi Badenoch, leader of the main opposition Conservative Party, welcomed the resignations but added that Mr. Prescott’s report “exposed institutional bias that cannot be swept away with two resignations — strong action must be taken on all the issues it raised.” On social media, Ms. Leavitt reacted to Mr. Davie’s resignation by posting screenshots of two news articles, the first reading “Trump goes to war with ‘fake news’ BBC,” the second from the broadcaster’s own website on Sunday reporting “Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general over Trump edit.” Above the first article, Ms. Leavitt wrote: “Shot,” above the second, “Chaser.” In response, Ed Davey, leader of Britain’s centrist Liberal Democrat party wrote, also on social media: “To see Trump’s White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.”

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UK and Germany Accuse Russia of Threatening Their Satellites

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The United Kingdom and Germany have accused Russia of threatening and interfering with Western satellites, warning that Moscow’s increasingly aggressive space activities pose a growing danger to global security. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and senior British defence officials have sounded the alarm over reports of Russian and Chinese satellites “stalking” or “jamming” Western assets in orbit — critical systems used for military communications, navigation, and broadband internet. “Russia’s actions, especially in space, pose a fundamental threat to us all — a threat we can no longer ignore,” Pistorius said during the BDI Space Congress in Berlin. According to Germany’s Defence Ministry, Russian reconnaissance satellites were recently detected tracking two IntelSat spacecraft used by the German Armed Forces and allied militaries. IntelSat operates a fleet of commercial satellites providing communications for governments and private companies across Europe and the United States. Pistorius announced a multibillion-euro boost for Germany’s space defence program, citing the growing capacity of both Russia and China to jam, blind, or destroy satellites. The UK’s Space Command raised similar concerns. Major General Paul Tedman told the BBC that Russian satellites have been “stalking and jamming British assets on a weekly basis,” adding that Moscow has developed advanced electronic warfare systems capable of disrupting orbital communications from the ground. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reiterated warnings that Russia may be developing nuclear weapons for space deployment — devices capable of disabling or destroying multiple satellites. Moscow has denied the accusation but vetoed a 2024 UN resolution aimed at banning space-based nuclear arms. China abstained from the vote. How Russia’s Space Threat Works Experts say Russian satellites can approach and shadow Western spacecraft, potentially to intercept data or conduct reconnaissance. These satellites often linger near commercial or military communication systems — a pattern that signals espionage. According to Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Russian satellites have previously tested projectiles in orbit, suggesting the capability to physically target other satellites. “It’s very hard to distinguish between a satellite designed for intelligence collection and one capable of attack,” Swope explained. “Sometimes you’re guessing both the intent and capability of the operator.” A Longstanding Concern The US and France first raised concerns about Russian space espionage over a decade ago. In 2015, a Russian military satellite positioned itself close to two IntelSat spacecraft, prompting Washington to demand explanations. Similar incidents occurred in 2017 when Russian satellites approached Franco-Italian intelligence satellites. Analysts say the current tensions must be viewed in the wider context of Russia’s war in Ukraine and its growing strategic alignment with China, including alleged Chinese satellite reconnaissance over Ukrainian territory. China’s Expanding Space Power Experts warn that China’s growing sophistication in space technology presents an equal — if not greater — threat. Chinese satellites have reportedly conducted high-speed, high-precision maneuvers near Western assets and tested spacecraft equipped with robotic arms capable of repositioning others in orbit. “China is the much bigger space power,” said Juliana Suess of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. “They have far more funding and ambition in space compared to Russia, whose resources are stretched thin.” Europe’s Response Germany has pledged up to €35 billion ($40 billion) over five years to strengthen its space defence infrastructure. The UK has also increased military spending and begun testing laser threat detection systems for satellite protection. However, a recent Chatham House analysis warned that Britain and Europe may still be underprepared for the scale and urgency of space threats. France has called for “bodyguard satellites” — orbital systems designed to defend other satellites — while NATO has formally designated space as an operational domain since 2019. Despite Western efforts, experts say Russia remains less integrated and technologically advanced in space warfare than the United States or China. Still, the threat of interference, espionage, or direct attacks in orbit underscores the growing militarization of space.

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