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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Greece turns energy deals into a new kind of power play

Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Strike, Raising New Questions

Israel launched a targeted airstrike on Gaza City that resulted in the death of Izz al‑Din al‑Haddad, the chief of Hamas’ military wing. The attack came months after a U. S. -backed ceasefire that was meant to stop fighting, yet Israel has continued operations in the region. Haddad, who had led Hama

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans New Defence Base on Former UN Refugee Site

Israel’s cabinet has green‑lit a new military complex on the grounds that once housed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East Jerusalem. The plan follows last year’s removal of UNRWA buildings after the Israeli government seized the area, a move that drew international criticism for breac

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Next Frontier: How Small Nations Are Testing Real‑World Money Links

Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Israel Escalates Attacks in Eastern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Draws New Map of Southern Lebanon Control

Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

New Settlement Push Adds Fuel to West Bank Tensions

Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

The Real Debate Over Israel Funding

Israel support is a hot topic in U. S. politics, but the way it’s talked about can be misleading. Some politicians criticize a group that pushes for strong U. S. –Israel ties, saying it hides behind fear and conspiracy. Others defend the group, arguing that it represents normal American politi

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Death Penalty Bill Sparks International Outcry

Israel’s parliament is set to vote on a new law that would make the death penalty mandatory for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis. The proposal, drafted by far‑right national security minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, requires a verdict within 90 days and removes the possibility o

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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