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A Targeted Strike Deepens Lebanon’s Divides

April 6, 2026

An Israeli air raid on a building in Ain Saadeh, a town east of Beirut known for its Christian population, resulted in the deaths of three residents. Among those killed was a local official from the Lebanese Forces Party, a group that strongly opposes Hezbollah. The incident has intensified already

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North Korea Builds New ICBM Engine to Boost Reach and Payload

April 6, 2026

South Korean officials revealed that North Korea has been working on a solid‑fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The new engine is said to be heavier and stronger, giving the missile a longer range and the ability to carry several warheads at once. The government said the t

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UAE Urges Open Hormuz in Any U. S. –Iran Deal

April 6, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that any agreement between the United States and Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free navigation. The UAE’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, said the waterway is a global economic lifeline and cannot be used as leverage by any country. He a

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Ukraine Wins Back 480 Square Kilometres in the East

April 6, 2026

Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 480 square kilometres of land in the southeast and east, a head‑count given by army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after a visit to the front. The gains include eight villages in Dnipropetrovsk and four more in Zaporizhzhia. The army says the recovery happened since la

crypto

Bitcoin climbs above $69, 000 as traders flip the script

April 6, 2026

Bitcoin surged 3% to $69, 120 on Monday after traders returned from Easter and felt hopeful about a possible Iran ceasefire. The rise pushed the largest crypto past its last week’s peak and forced $196 million in short bets to liquidate within 24 hours. Ethereum led the climb, gaining 3. 7% to $2,

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Iran reports shooting down US aircraft during rescue operation

April 6, 2026

On a recent Sunday, Iran’s military announced it had destroyed multiple aircraft during an attempted rescue of a US airman. According to their statement, the operation involved several branches of their armed forces working together. The targets included a US C-130 transport plane and two Black Hawk

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Business leaders push back against NYC mayor's tax plans

April 6, 2026

New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll

health

Hospital shake-up leaves workers uneasy despite promises

April 6, 2026

Close to a thousand staff at Bayonne University Hospital in New Jersey received unexpected layoff notices recently, but the hospital’s new owner insists they shouldn’t panic. The notices, filed under state rules, suggest big changes are coming by late June. This follows the sudden closure of Heights

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US Airman Rescued in Iran as Tensions With Gulf Nations Rise

April 6, 2026

A U. S. airman, part of an F-15 crew shot down over Iran, was rescued by American special forces in a risky mountain operation. The pilot was already pulled to safety the day before, while the weapons officer survived with minor injuries. Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership warned the U. S. not to escalate

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A Changing Game: What’s Really Happening in US-China Trade Battles

April 6, 2026

This year, the US and China are still stuck in a trade rivalry that began years ago. While leaders from both sides keep talking, their actions often send mixed signals. In March, both countries opened new investigations into each other’s trade practices. Plans for a high-level meeting between the US