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Spain’s Political Break With Israel May Undermine Its Own Security

‘The real danger isn’t symbolic,’ warns Spanish defense analyst Jesús M. Pérez Triana. ‘It’s when a unit can’t function in the field because it’s missing a software patch or a replacement module’ Spain’s abrupt decision to cancel a €6.6 million contract …

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Halting Israeli Aggression Key for Lebanon’s Renaissance

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem outlined key priorities for Lebanon’s revival, emphasizing the urgent need to end Israeli aggression, kickstart reconstruction efforts, and advance the process of state-building. Urges Broad Participation in …

As Israelis mark Memorial Day, PM honors troops who ‘broke the grip of our enemies’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to Israeli soldiers who “broke the suffocating grip of our enemies,” as he spoke at one of the Memorial Day ceremonies taking place across the country on Wednesday. Israelis stood for two minutes in silence at …

With regime change in Syria and political order in Lebanon, Iran is losing control

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria represented a major geopolitical defeat for Iran, and Syria’s interim government has taken decisive steps to curtail whatever hard power Iran still possessed within the country. In an interview published …

Hezbollah: Israel using strikes for political pressure

2025-04-28T18:40:01+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ On Monday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to intensify efforts to uphold the ceasefire with Israel, describing recent Israeli strikes as an …

Jeffers to meet Lebanese leaders in Beirut on Wednesday

by Naharnet Newsdesk 28 April 2025, 13:18 The head of the U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring committee, U.S. general Jasper Jeffers, will return Wednesday to Lebanon to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Asharq …

PM Salam holds talks with French Senate, Private Sector, and Harvard Alumni on reforms and development plans

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed Lebanon's situation, reforms, and regional developments with a delegation from the French Senate, led by Étienne Blanc. He also met with Sami Al-Hassan, president of the Tripoli Bar Association, who raised …

Mount Lebanon municipal elections: Preparations finalized with extensive security and technical measures

Report by Petra Abou Haidar, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi One week before the municipal and local elections in Mount Lebanon, authorities are bracing for potential technical or security issues at polling stations.  To ensure smooth operations, …

Al-Wafa Bloc: Lebanon targeted to prevent it from gaining self-defense capabilities

Al-Wafa Bloc: Lebanon targeted to prevent it from gaining self-defense capabilities [Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:53:08 +0300] Beirut - Saba: Member of the Al-Wafa' for the Resistance Bloc (the parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah), MP Ali Fayyad, affirmed that …

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem: The world can attest that Lebanon has respected the ceasefire

In a speech on Monday, Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said that the priority today is securing Israel's withdrawal and the release of prisoners. Qassem stressed that Hezbollah remains fully committed to the ceasefire agreement …

Israel says carried out over 50 airstrikes in Lebanon during April

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Israel's military said on Monday that it carried out more than 50 airstrikes across Lebanon in April, despite a ceasefire that has been effective since November 2024. In a statement, the military said it …

Israeli army defends 50 attacks on Lebanon in past month despite ceasefire

The Israeli military has said it carried out 50 attacks in Lebanon over the past month despite the fact that those attacks violated the current ceasefire, killed people and destroyed people's homes, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.  The Israeli military …

Hezbollah leader says Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli attacks

Naim Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than 50 strikes in Lebanon this month. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has called on Lebanon’s government to work harder to end Israel’s daily attacks in the country, a day after an …

Syria’s security starts with Lebanon

Türkiye has an important nation-building project in Syria. In addition to the sanctions and the economic hurdles, security is a main issue. The tragic events on the Syrian coast are not a one-off episode. The remnants of the Assad regime, Israeli forces …

Huckabee: Israel’s Survival Is a Moral Cause, Not a Political One

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivered an impassioned address at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem on Monday, emphasizing the moral dimensions of the Israel-Hamas conflict and urging greater international …

This Is the Way a World Order Ends

In his memoir, The World of Yesterday, the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig looked back on Europe before the First World War. That was, he wrote, the Golden Age of Security, when institutions such as the Habsburg monarchy appeared destined to last forever. …

Lebanese president vows full state control of arms, declares 'no return to language of war’

Lebanese PM highlights upcoming municipal elections "first step" towards reform

BEIRUT, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday emphasized the importance of the upcoming municipal elections, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). He made the remarks during the launch of the …

Prime Minister meets Lebanon's Culture Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met here on Sunday with Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Ghassan Salameh. The agenda included ways to boost bilateral …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed a open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Wahl: OSCE Mission to Skopje focuses on faster, fairer justice through targeted reform

Skopje, 30 April 2024 – Accelerating the delivery of justice was the central focus as the OSCE Mission to Skopje joined senior judicial professionals today at the Annual Judicial Conference, marking the National Day of the Judiciary. Held under the theme “ …

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth strengthen local support for youth participation

On 29 April, representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, local governments, and local youth services gathered in Podgorica for the introductory capacity-building training titled "Networking and Cooperation of the Youth Sector at the Local …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All

Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition started in 1984 - designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2025: Make asthma and …

The DevLand Foundation Sparks AI Tech Revolution to 'Serve The People'

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DevLand Foundation Ignites a Gamified Revolution in Tech Education—Serving the People, Not Just the Elite Sick of tech training that feels like a closed club? The DevLand …

RJ Logistics: Preparing Cross-Border Shippers for June Tariff Deadline with Enhanced Compliance and Real-Time Support

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an attempt to create economic opportunities and stability for the U.S., President Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners worldwide on April 2, only to implement a 90-day-pause once they took …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Takes Stand Against Executive Overreach in New Court Filing

LACBA Among Nationwide Coalition Challenging Executive Orders That Threaten Legal Profession's Independence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is opposing recent …

President and high-level NATO PA delegation affirm unwavering support for Ukraine, importance of peace rooted in ...

30 April 2025 As efforts towards a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine intensify, a high-level delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly led by President Marcos Perestrello (Portugal) travelled to Kyiv on 28-29 April to reaffirm the Assembly’s unwavering …

Statement from USHBC President & CEO Javier Palomarez on the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), issued the …