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The Russian military reported on Tuesday that Ukraine launched U.S.-made long-range ATACMS missiles at a military facility in the border region of Bryansk. This marks the first instance of such an attack since Washington approved the use of these missiles by Kyiv, according to official media reports. Details of the Attack The Russian Ministry of Defense stated in an official release: “At 00:25 GMT, the enemy struck a site in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. Confirmed data indicates the use of U.S.-made ATACMS tactical missiles.” Russian air defense systems, including the S-400 and Pantsir units, successfully intercepted five…

Following a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein announced that a decision on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is “close at hand.” Constructive Talks in Beirut Hochstein described his discussions with Berri as “highly constructive” and emphasized that there is a “real opportunity” to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he stated: “This is a moment of decision-making. I am here in Beirut to facilitate reaching this decision, but ultimately, it is up to the parties involved to bring an end to the conflict. The solution is within…

Recent Western media reports reveal that the Biden administration has permitted Kyiv to target deep within Russian territory using long-range missiles. This decision includes the potential use of American ATACMS and GMLRS missiles, alongside the British Storm Shadow and French SCALP-EG missiles. Key Missile Ranges and Capabilities ATACMS Missiles: GMLRS Missiles: Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG Missiles: Potential Targets in Russia According to an analysis by Sputnik, these long-range missiles could reach significant locations within Russian territory depending on their launch points. The accompanying infographic illustrates the maximum range and areas within reach based on missile specifications. The ATACMS missile stands…

Kiev couldn’t have struck Russia with ATACMS missiles without Washington’s participation, Sergey Lavrov has said The West appears to be working towards escalating the Ukraine conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said following reports that US-made ATACMS missiles were used in an attack on Russia’s Bryansk Region. Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian military had launched six long-range ATACMS missiles on the border region, noting that five of them had been intercepted by Russian air-defense systems, while another was damaged and hit the ground near a military base. The attack comes after US President Joe Biden…

The Justice Department will reportedly seek a forced sale of the Chrome internet browser, according to the outlet The US Department of Justice will ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome internet browser, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. The step would be a historic crackdown against one of the world’s biggest and most controversial tech companies, the outlet said. In August, District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the US tech giant illegally monopolized the online search market by paying companies such as Apple and Samsung to make its search engine the default on their devices.Chrome is…

Western European leaders are being cautious as the US president’s days in office are numbered, the agency claims Major NATO allies have expressed reservations following US President Joe Biden’s reported decision to allow Ukraine strike targets deep inside Russia using American-made long-range missiles. The move – first published by the New York Times citing anonymous sources – is being seen as a significant shift in US policy but it has failed to galvanize broader Western support amid concerns over further escalation of the conflict. Germany, France, and the UK, who all possess long-range missiles, have so far declined to repeat Washington’s offer despite Ukrainian leader Vladimir…

The reopening of the Vladivostok-Chennai shipping route will boost economic ties between the two countries The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC), which connects major logistics hubs in Russia’s Far East with India’s southeastern coast, has become operational, Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Monday. The maritime link is expected to serve as a cheaper and faster alternative for shipping vital commodities, including oil and coal. “The Eastern Maritime Corridor between Vladivostok and Chennai is operational now. Container ships carrying crude oil, metal, and textiles have started coming to Indian ports,” Sonowal said, according to PTI news…

Alex Soros, who inherited his father’s empire last year, criticized US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk has ridiculed a claim made by Alex Soros, son of billionaire financier George Soros, that Americans would be “screwed” if there was another pandemic. The comment appeared to target President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the next US health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Soros, who inherited control of his father’s business and philanthropic empire last year, suggested that the plans for health agencies announced by RFK Jr. “could weaken…

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Media Relations official, Mohammad Afif, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. According to a statement by the group, Afif was killed in the strike, which targeted a location in the Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood. Reuters, citing two security sources, also confirmed that Afif died in the attack. A security source reported that the airstrike hit an apartment housing the office of the Baath Party in Beirut. Multiple sources corroborated that the primary target of the Israeli strike was Mohammad Afif. Media outlets noted that the strike on Ras al-Nabaa came without prior warning from…

The Lebanese Army announced on Sunday that two of its soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike. The army accused Israel of directly targeting one of its military sites in southern Lebanon, where clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah are ongoing. In a statement, the army reported, “The Israeli enemy directly targeted an army position in the town of Al-Mari – Hasbaya, resulting in the death of one soldier and the injury of three others, one critically.” A subsequent statement confirmed the death of a second soldier who had been critically injured during the same strike on the military…