Escalating Conflict in Beirut and Lebanon: A Grave Situation Background Context As of October 5, the situation in Beirut and broader Lebanon has deteriorated sharply due to escalating tensions and conflict, primarily fuelled by intensified Israeli airstrikes. This escalation is rooted in a long and complex history of animosity between Israel and various Lebanese factions, … Read more
Escalating Tensions: Explosions Near Beirut Airport and Israeli Strikes in West Bank Beirut, Lebanon – October 4, 2024 In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, powerful explosions were reported near Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport late Wednesday night, prompting widespread panic and speculation regarding their origins. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Israeli military has … Read more
Jawhar Sircar wrote to Mamata Banerjee, expressing disappointment and saying he expected her to handle the RG Kar Hospital case in her “old Mamata style.” Jawhar Sircar (L) and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (R). “TMC MP Jawhar Sircar, who on Sunday declared he would resign as the party’s Rajya Sabha member in the … Read more