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An air strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Thursday after an Israeli warning to evacuate parts of the Hezbollah bastion, AFPTV images showed.

A plume of grey smoke rose over the area after the latest strike since Israel sharply intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed militant group in September.

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Shortly before the strike, Israel had issued a warning to residents to evacuate their homes.

"You are located near Hezbollah facilities and interests against which the (Israeli military) will operate in the near future," army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that included a map identifying buildings in the Shouaifat al-Omrousiya and Ghobeiry areas.

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An air strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Thursday after an Israeli warning to evacuate parts of the Hezbollah bastion, AFPTV images showed.

An air strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Thursday after an Israeli warning to evacuate parts of the Hezbollah bastion, AFPTV images showed. A plume of grey smoke rose over the area after the latest strike since Israel sharply intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed militant group in September. Also read | West Asia crisis | 'Rushing to advance ceasefire deal in Lebanon,' Israel tells Trump: Report Shortly before the strike, Israel had issued a warning to residents to evacuate their homes. "You are located near Hezbollah facilities and interests against which the (Israeli military) will operate in the near future," army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that included a map identifying buildings in the Shouaifat al-Omrousiya and Ghobeiry areas. #عاجل انذار جديد الى جميع السكان المتواجدين في منطقة الضاحية الجنوبية وتحديدًا في المباني المحددة في الخرائط المرفقة والمباني المجاورة لها في المناطق التالية: 🔸شويفات العمروسية 🔸الغبيري ⭕️أنتم تتواجدون بالقرب من منشآت ومصالح تابعة لحزب الله حيث سيعمل ضدها جيش الدفاع على… pic.twitter.com/OvPSQre8Mf — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) November 14, 2024 × Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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The Israeli government is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The Israeli government is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. This development was reported by The Washington Post on Wednesday (Nov 13). The report said that Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer made Mar-a-Lago the first stop on his US tour Sunday before travelling to the White House to update Biden administration officials on the state of Lebanon talks. 'Israel would gift something to Trump...' Speaking to The Washington Post, an Israeli official who chose to remain anonymous said, "There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon." Also read | FBI detains CIA official over leaking info about Israel’s strikes on Iran Meanwhile, Dermer's spokesperson told the publication that he discussed a wide range of issues during his visit to the US. The aforementioned Israeli official also said that the conversations at Mar-a-Lago (Donald Trump's residence) focused on an Israeli cease-fire proposal for Lebanon involving Western and Russian cooperation. Separately, an Israeli military official told The Washington Post that plans were also being created to ramp up ground operations in Lebanon if talks were to ultimately fall apart. Israel's wars in West Asia Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But fighting (between Israel and Hezbollah) has escalated since late September, with Israel intensifying bombing on swathes of Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions into border villages. On Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said that the death toll from Israeli attacks since the beginning of the latest conflict climbed to 3,365 with more than 14,300 people injured. Also watch | Israel's mixed signals over Lebanon truce × Meanwhile, the death toll from the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has climbed to 43,712, the health ministry in Gaza said on Wednesday. More than 103,200 people have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023. Trump wants to bring an end to wars in West Asia Donald Trump has said that he wants to bring an end to the ongoing wars in West Asia. However, Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu last month to do what he (Netanyahu) had to do against Hamas and Hezbollah. The Washington Post report also pointed out that it was unclear what impact, if any, the Lebanon proposal discussed at Mar-a-Lago would have on the stalled truce talks in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis | 'Rushing to advance ceasefire deal in Lebanon,' Israel tells Trump: Report

A Paris court ordered Google on Wednesday (Nov 13) to suspend a project that allegedly aimed at limiting the visibility of certain news articles in search results.

The order has been issued in response to a request from SEPM, a union representing magazine staff in France. The union alleged that Google planned to start a scheme that would exclude some articles from publishers involved in a dispute over rights for the use of online news content.

<h2>A time-limited experiment</h2>

Google, as per news agency AFP, described the project as a “time-limited experiment” intended to assess how European publishers' content affects user experience on search engines.

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In recent years, tech giants like Google have faced increasing pressure to compensate news providers for their content, which is displayed in search results. To address these concerns, the European Union introduced a form of copyright legislation, called the “neighbouring rights” legislation, giving media outlets the right to demand compensation for content used online.

<h2>SEPM welcomes decision</h2>

France, where Google and SEPM have been in long-running negotiations, has been a testing ground for these rules. After initially resisting, both Google and Facebook have since agreed to pay some French media companies. However, the Paris court’s latest order asks Google “to not proceed to test” its scheme, or risk a potential fine of “300,000 euros each”.

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The SEPM union, representing around 80 media groups, welcomed the ruling, claiming it would “preserve the interests of the French press”. Google, however, expressed surprise at SEPM’s opposition, arguing that the project aimed to gather data because “independent administrative authorities and press publishers have asked us for more information on the impact of the display of news content in our search engine.”

Earlier this year, France’s competition authority fined Google €250 million ($263 million) for failing to meet specific commitments regarding neighbouring rights. Google is not alone in these disputes; social media platform X (formerly Twitter) also faces lawsuits from French publishers like Le Monde and Le Figaro over similar payment issues.

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A Paris court ordered Google on Wednesday (Nov 13) to suspend a project that allegedly aimed at limiting the visibility of certain news articles in search results.

A Paris court ordered Google on Wednesday (Nov 13) to suspend a project that allegedly aimed at limiting the visibility of certain news articles in search results. The order has been issued in response to a request from SEPM, a union representing magazine staff in France. The union alleged that Google planned to start a scheme that would exclude some articles from publishers involved in a dispute over rights for the use of online news content. A time-limited experiment Google, as per news agency AFP, described the project as a “time-limited experiment” intended to assess how European publishers' content affects user experience on search engines. Also read | Trans monkeys, cats on treadmills and more: Everything DOGE might go after to cut expenses In recent years, tech giants like Google have faced increasing pressure to compensate news providers for their content, which is displayed in search results. To address these concerns, the European Union introduced a form of copyright legislation, called the “neighbouring rights” legislation, giving media outlets the right to demand compensation for content used online. SEPM welcomes decision France, where Google and SEPM have been in long-running negotiations, has been a testing ground for these rules. After initially resisting, both Google and Facebook have since agreed to pay some French media companies. However, the Paris court’s latest order asks Google “to not proceed to test” its scheme, or risk a potential fine of “300,000 euros each”. Also read | Bitcoin tops $93,000 as investors react to election and inflation data The SEPM union, representing around 80 media groups, welcomed the ruling, claiming it would “preserve the interests of the French press”. Google, however, expressed surprise at SEPM’s opposition, arguing that the project aimed to gather data because “independent administrative authorities and press publishers have asked us for more information on the impact of the display of news content in our search engine.” Earlier this year, France’s competition authority fined Google €250 million ($263 million) for failing to meet specific commitments regarding neighbouring rights. Google is not alone in these disputes; social media platform X (formerly Twitter) also faces lawsuits from French publishers like Le Monde and Le Figaro over similar payment issues. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration.

In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician,&nbsp;Trump said,&nbsp;“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.”

“He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East!,” he added, reinforcing his administration’s strong pro-Israel stance.

Huckabee's nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate before he assumes the position.

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<h2>Israel reacts to nomination</h2>

Offering his congratulations to Mike Huckabee, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said,&nbsp;“I look forward to working with you to strengthen the bond between our peoples.”

“As a longstanding friend of Israel and our eternal capital, Jerusalem — I hope you will feel very much at home,” he added on X.

<h2>Who is Mike Huckabee?</h2>

69-year-old Mike Huckabee was born in Hope, Arkansas. He started his career as a staffer for televangelist James Robison, before moving on to serving as the pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from 1980 to 1986, and the Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, from 1986 to 1992.

He entered politics in 1992.

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<h2>Mike Huckabee's political career</h2>

Mike Huckabee ran his first political race in 1992 for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. Even though he received 40 per cent of the votes in the general election, he lost.

He went on to serve as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007.

In 2008 and 2016, he was a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination but fell short in bids.

His daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders served as Trump's White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019 and is the current governor of Arkansas.

<h2>Mike Huckabee's views</h2>

Huckabee is a pro-Israeli politician who has openly supported Israeli settlement building in the West Bank — which most of the international community views as illegal.

In 2017, Huckabee was present in Maale Adumim for the expansion of one of Israel's largest settlements.

Speaking to CNN at the time, he said,&nbsp;“There is no such thing as the West Bank -- it's Judea and Samaria.”

“There's no such thing as a settlement; they're communities, they're neighbourhoods, they're cities. There's no such thing as an occupation,” he added.

In Dec 2023, after the Hamas attack on Israel, he visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where dozens of Israelis were massacred in the October 7 attack and said,&nbsp;“I wanted to be here to say I stand with Israel. I stand with the Jewish people.”

Huckabee, as per reports, has been a regular visitor to Israel since 1973 and has led numerous evangelical tours there.

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration. In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician, Trump said, “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration. In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician, Trump said, “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.” “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East!,” he added, reinforcing his administration’s strong pro-Israel stance. Huckabee's nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate before he assumes the position. Also read | Donald Trump picks former US spy John Ratcliffe as CIA chief, Kash Patel misses out on top role Israel reacts to nomination Offering his congratulations to Mike Huckabee, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, “I look forward to working with you to strengthen the bond between our peoples.” “As a longstanding friend of Israel and our eternal capital, Jerusalem — I hope you will feel very much at home,” he added on X. Who is Mike Huckabee? 69-year-old Mike Huckabee was born in Hope, Arkansas. He started his career as a staffer for televangelist James Robison, before moving on to serving as the pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from 1980 to 1986, and the Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, from 1986 to 1992. He entered politics in 1992. Also read | Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency' in Trump's second term Mike Huckabee's political career Mike Huckabee ran his first political race in 1992 for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. Even though he received 40 per cent of the votes in the general election, he lost. He went on to serve as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. In 2008 and 2016, he was a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination but fell short in bids. His daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders served as Trump's White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019 and is the current governor of Arkansas. Mike Huckabee's views Huckabee is a pro-Israeli politician who has openly supported Israeli settlement building in the West Bank — which most of the international community views as illegal. In 2017, Huckabee was present in Maale Adumim for the expansion of one of Israel's largest settlements. Speaking to CNN at the time, he said, “There is no such thing as the West Bank -- it's Judea and Samaria.” “There's no such thing as a settlement; they're communities, they're neighbourhoods, they're cities. There's no such thing as an occupation,” he added. In Dec 2023, after the Hamas attack on Israel, he visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where dozens of Israelis were massacred in the October 7 attack and said, “I wanted to be here to say I stand with Israel. I stand with the Jewish people.” Huckabee, as per reports, has been a regular visitor to Israel since 1973 and has led numerous evangelical tours there. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Mike Huckabee? Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Nov 12) that Iran's third attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy."

In the second video in which he is speaking in English, Netanyahu took to X to address the "people of Iran."&nbsp;

“A few weeks ago, I spoke directly to the people of Iran. Millions of people around the world, including millions in Iran itself saw that video. And after they saw it, many Iranians reached out to Israel. So today, I want to once again address the people of Iran,” Netanyahu said in the video posted on his X account.&nbsp;

After claiming that Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel in October cost the Shia country $2.3 billion, Netanyahu said, "It would rob you of many more billions of dollars."

According to The Times Of Israel, a spokesperson of the Israeli PM later clarified that the $2.3 billion represented the cost of more than 200 ballistic missiles that were fired at Israel.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu last addressed the Iranian people just two days before Iran launched around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1 causing "marginal damage to Israel."&nbsp;

“But what damage did [it] do to you?” he asked in the video.&nbsp;

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“That sum could have added billions to your transportation budget. It could have added billions to your education budget. But instead, Khamenei exposed the regime’s brutality and turned the world against the country. He robbed you of money that should have been yours," Netanyahu further added.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu did not end here as he further said that the amount spent on the attack could have been used for the betterment of Iran.&nbsp;

“I want you to imagine, just imagine, how your life could be different if Iran was free. You could speak your mind without fear. You could make a joke without wondering if you’d be carted off to Evin prison. Close your eyes. Picture the faces of your children, beautiful innocent souls. Think of the endless potential they would have. Their entire lives are ahead of them," said the Israeli PM.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Nov 12) that Iran's third attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." In the second video in which he is speaking in English, Netanyahu took to X to address the "people of Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Nov 12) that Iran's third attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." In the second video in which he is speaking in English, Netanyahu took to X to address the "people of Iran." “A few weeks ago, I spoke directly to the people of Iran. Millions of people around the world, including millions in Iran itself saw that video. And after they saw it, many Iranians reached out to Israel. So today, I want to once again address the people of Iran,” Netanyahu said in the video posted on his X account. After claiming that Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel in October cost the Shia country $2.3 billion, Netanyahu said, "It would rob you of many more billions of dollars." According to The Times Of Israel, a spokesperson of the Israeli PM later clarified that the $2.3 billion represented the cost of more than 200 ballistic missiles that were fired at Israel. Also read | Fox News host & Israel supporter Pete Hegseth to be Defence Secretary in Trump's second term Netanyahu last addressed the Iranian people just two days before Iran launched around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1 causing "marginal damage to Israel." “But what damage did [it] do to you?” he asked in the video. A special message from me to the Iranian people: there’s one thing Khamenei’s regime fears more than Israel. It’s you — the people of Iran. Don’t lose hope. پیام ویژه‌ای از من برای مردم ایران: یک چیز هست که رژیم خامنه‌ای بیش از اسرائیل از آن می‌ترسد. آن شما هستید — مردم ایران.… pic.twitter.com/iADxSjNXCs — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) November 12, 2024 × “That sum could have added billions to your transportation budget. It could have added billions to your education budget. But instead, Khamenei exposed the regime’s brutality and turned the world against the country. He robbed you of money that should have been yours," Netanyahu further added. Also read | Hezbollah claims it fired missiles at IDF air base near Tel Aviv Netanyahu did not end here as he further said that the amount spent on the attack could have been used for the betterment of Iran. “I want you to imagine, just imagine, how your life could be different if Iran was free. You could speak your mind without fear. You could make a joke without wondering if you’d be carted off to Evin prison. Close your eyes. Picture the faces of your children, beautiful innocent souls. Think of the endless potential they would have. Their entire lives are ahead of them," said the Israeli PM. (With inputs from agencies)

Third attack on Israel would cripple Iran's economy, says Netanyahu

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Palau's president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation's maritime borders, raising concerns about research vessels lurking "uninvited" within its waters.

Palau's president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation's maritime borders, raising concerns about research vessels lurking "uninvited" within its waters. "We keep on raising flags and complaining about it, but they keep on sending them," said President Surangel Whipps Jr, the pro-US leader re-elected this week. "They continually don't respect our sovereignty and our boundaries and just continue to do these activities," he told AFP from Palau's commercial centre Koror. The most recent foray was detected earlier this week, Whipps told AFP on Tuesday evening, one day after claiming victory in presidential elections. "Once again, Chinese vessels are in our exclusive economic zone uninvited." In what appeared to be another deliberate prod, Chinese officials earlier this year bestowed new names on two underwater mountains already claimed by Palau, Whipps added. "They're now naming some of our seamounts Chinese names. Why? Why would you do that?" Also read | Russia bans 'Western propaganda' of childless lifestyle, violation would cost $4,000 A nation of some 20,000 people, Palau is one of the few countries to recognise Taiwan's claim to statehood. It is a stance that has angered China, which in recent years has persuaded a clutch of new Pacific friends to walk away from Taiwan in favour of Beijing. Whipps also voiced unease about Beijing's efforts to flex its muscles in the contested channels of the South China Sea. Chinese vessels have been involved in an escalating series of confrontations with the Philippine coast guard. The Palauan archipelago -- a string of limestone islands and coral atolls -- lies about 800 kilometres (500 miles) east of the Philippines. 'Peace through strength' Beijing has repeatedly brushed aside an international ruling that found its claims to most of the waterway have no legal basis. "It concerns us what is happening in the Philippines, the fights over those shoals," Whipps said. In the four years since first coming to power, Whipps has overseen the expansion of US military interests in Palau. This has included the ongoing construction of a long-range US radar outpost, a crucial early warning system as China ramps up military manoeuvres in the Taiwan Strait. Also read | Canada says 'not everyone is welcome' as Trump 2.0 mass deportations looms Whipps said Palau would soon dredge sections of its commercial port, making it deeper to allow more visits from US Navy ships. "I always like to quote (former US President) Reagan. Which is: peace through strength," he said. Palau gained independence in 1994 but allowed the US military to use its territory under a longstanding "Compact of Free Association" agreement. In return, the United States gives Palau hundreds of millions of dollars in budgetary support and assumes responsibility for its national defence. Strong ties with Palau give Washington "unilateral defence access across a critical swathe of the northern Pacific", said Kathryn Paik, a former adviser on US President Joe Biden's National Security Council. 'Paying the price' Palau's economy was largely built on tourism, dominated by Chinese holidaymakers who visited in droves to see pristine beaches and world-famous dive spots. But China effectively turned off the tap in 2017, unofficially blacklisting Palau as a destination after it refused to denounce Taiwan. Stripped of tens of thousands of tourists each year, Whipps said he had been on a mission to build up other sectors of the economy, such as fishing and even financial services. Also read | Neom CEO steps down as Saudi Arabia reduces scope of mega-projects "We tell our friends and allies that we need you to invest. The number one investor in the past has been China," he said. Palau was partnering with Japan, the United States and Taiwan to fill the gap, Whipps added. "We're paying the price because of our decision to continue our very important relationship with Taiwan. "We want to continue that friendship. And that's why it's so important for us to diversify our economy." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Palau president says China flouting its ocean boundaries

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Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.

Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv... with a salvo of quality missiles," the group said. The Israeli military said sirens sounded across central Israel and Israeli media reported flights were temporarily halted at Ben Gurion International Airport.&nbsp;

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The Lebanese militant group later said it launched a drone attack on a military base near the town of Nahariya in northern Israel on Tuesday.

The base lies inland from the Israeli coastal town, near which Israeli emergency services said two men were killed by rocket fire.

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Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv.

Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv... with a salvo of quality missiles," the group said. The Israeli military said sirens sounded across central Israel and Israeli media reported flights were temporarily halted at Ben Gurion International Airport. Also read: Ex-Trump aides warn Israeli ministers not to assume he will support annexing West Bank: Report The Lebanese militant group later said it launched a drone attack on a military base near the town of Nahariya in northern Israel on Tuesday. The base lies inland from the Israeli coastal town, near which Israeli emergency services said two men were killed by rocket fire. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah claims it fired missiles at IDF air base near Tel Aviv

The president of Azerbaijan, the country hosting the COP29 climate talks, on Tuesday (Nov 12) repeated that oil, gas and other natural resources are a "gift of God."

"Quote me that I said that this is a gift of God, and I want to repeat it today here at this audience,"&nbsp;Ilham Aliyev told delegates at the climate conference in Baku.

"Oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, all are natural resources and countries should not be blamed for having them and should not be blamed for bringing these resources to the market because the market needs them," he further added.&nbsp;

Criticising the "Western fake news" about his country's emissions,&nbsp; Aliyev said nations "should not be blamed" for having fossil fuel reserves.

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UN chief António Guterres, just after Aliyev's statement, told the conference that doubling down on the use of fossil fuels was "absurd".

This year has been “a masterclass in human destruction”, the UN secretary general&nbsp;said as he reflected on extreme weather and record temperatures around the world fuelled by climate breakdown.&nbsp;

<h2>'It Was Not Our Idea'&nbsp;</h2>

Azerbaijan has seven billion barrels of proven oil reserves and was one of the first places in the world to start commercial oil production.

Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Azerbaijan has produced 1.05 billion tonnes of oil and is set to increase its natural gas production by more than a third in the next decade.

Revenues from oil and gas production make up about 35 per cent of the country's GDP and nearly half of the state budget.

About 75 per cent of Azerbaijan's energy exports go to European markets.

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In 2022, the European Commission&nbsp;keen to reduce its&nbsp;dependence on Russian gas,&nbsp;signed a deal with Baku to double gas imports from the country, which was defended by&nbsp;Aliyev during his speech.

"It was not our idea," he said.

"They asked us to help, and we said okay, we will help Europe with energy security."

(With inputs from agencies)

The president of Azerbaijan, the country hosting the COP29 climate talks, on Tuesday (Nov 12) repeated that oil, gas and other natural resources are a "gift of God.

The president of Azerbaijan, the country hosting the COP29 climate talks, on Tuesday (Nov 12) repeated that oil, gas and other natural resources are a "gift of God." "Quote me that I said that this is a gift of God, and I want to repeat it today here at this audience," Ilham Aliyev told delegates at the climate conference in Baku. "Oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, all are natural resources and countries should not be blamed for having them and should not be blamed for bringing these resources to the market because the market needs them," he further added. Criticising the "Western fake news" about his country's emissions, Aliyev said nations "should not be blamed" for having fossil fuel reserves. Also read | Who is Mike Huckabee? Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel UN chief António Guterres, just after Aliyev's statement, told the conference that doubling down on the use of fossil fuels was "absurd". This year has been “a masterclass in human destruction”, the UN secretary general said as he reflected on extreme weather and record temperatures around the world fuelled by climate breakdown. 'It Was Not Our Idea' Azerbaijan has seven billion barrels of proven oil reserves and was one of the first places in the world to start commercial oil production. Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Azerbaijan has produced 1.05 billion tonnes of oil and is set to increase its natural gas production by more than a third in the next decade. Revenues from oil and gas production make up about 35 per cent of the country's GDP and nearly half of the state budget. About 75 per cent of Azerbaijan's energy exports go to European markets. Also read | Third attack on Israel would cripple Iran's economy: Netanyahu In 2022, the European Commission keen to reduce its dependence on Russian gas, signed a deal with Baku to double gas imports from the country, which was defended by Aliyev during his speech. "It was not our idea," he said. "They asked us to help, and we said okay, we will help Europe with energy security." (With inputs from agencies)

Oil and gas are gift of God, says Azerbaijan president at COP29

US&nbsp;Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect.

The South Dakota senator's victory is a sign the Senate could retain some degree of independence from Trump next year, when Republicans will control the White House and possibly both chambers of Congress. Republicans will hold at least 52 seats in the 100-seat Senate and are on track to retain their majority in the House of Representatives, where several races have yet to be decided.

"This Republican team is united behind President Trump's agenda, and our work starts today," Thune said in a statement.

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Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans. He currently serves as the chamber's No. 2 Republican and will succeed 82-year-old Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004.

Thune prevailed over Senator John Cornyn of Texas, another long-serving institutionalist, by a 29-24 vote, according to a Thune spokesperson. Rick Scott of Florida, a close ally of Trump who was backed by influential outsiders like billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Sean Hannity, was eliminated in a first round of voting.

Scott's bid made the normally clubby election an early test of Senate independence under Trump, who had not endorsed a candidate but called on the next Republican leader to give him leeway to bypass the normal system of hearings and votes to approve Cabinet nominees. All three contenders quickly signalled their openness to the idea.

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Some of Trump's loudest supporters had expressed concern that Thune and Cornyn, who had both worked closely with McConnell, might lack the willingness to deliver on some of Trump's campaign promises. Both have served for two decades, delivered major legislation and helped elect other Republicans. Scott, first elected in 2018, is a hardline conservative who previously served two terms as Florida governor.

Senate Republicans resisted that pressure, saying the job requires someone who has spent time building trust among colleagues.

The vote came as Trump met with Democratic President Joe Biden at the White House, where both men promised a smooth transfer of power in January.

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US Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect.

US Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect. The South Dakota senator's victory is a sign the Senate could retain some degree of independence from Trump next year, when Republicans will control the White House and possibly both chambers of Congress. Republicans will hold at least 52 seats in the 100-seat Senate and are on track to retain their majority in the House of Representatives, where several races have yet to be decided. "This Republican team is united behind President Trump's agenda, and our work starts today," Thune said in a statement. Also read | 'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans. He currently serves as the chamber's No. 2 Republican and will succeed 82-year-old Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004. Thune prevailed over Senator John Cornyn of Texas, another long-serving institutionalist, by a 29-24 vote, according to a Thune spokesperson. Rick Scott of Florida, a close ally of Trump who was backed by influential outsiders like billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Sean Hannity, was eliminated in a first round of voting. Scott's bid made the normally clubby election an early test of Senate independence under Trump, who had not endorsed a candidate but called on the next Republican leader to give him leeway to bypass the normal system of hearings and votes to approve Cabinet nominees. All three contenders quickly signalled their openness to the idea. Also read | US vows 'firm' response to North Korea for deploying troops in Ukraine Some of Trump's loudest supporters had expressed concern that Thune and Cornyn, who had both worked closely with McConnell, might lack the willingness to deliver on some of Trump's campaign promises. Both have served for two decades, delivered major legislation and helped elect other Republicans. Scott, first elected in 2018, is a hardline conservative who previously served two terms as Florida governor. Senate Republicans resisted that pressure, saying the job requires someone who has spent time building trust among colleagues. The vote came as Trump met with Democratic President Joe Biden at the White House, where both men promised a smooth transfer of power in January. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their next leader

Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack targeting Israel's military headquarters and ministry of defence in the city of Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Lebanese militant group said it conducted an "aerial attack with a squadron of exploding drones" on the site housing Israel's main defence institutions in the commercial hub.

The office of Israel's military spokesperson told AFP it would not comment on Hezbollah's claims.

In two statements on Wednesday, the military said it had intercepted two drones and 40 projectiles launched from Lebanon, in attacks that caused no injuries.

The statements did not specify what sites had been targeted.

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Hezbollah and Israel have been at war since late September, when the Israeli military escalated its air strikes on Lebanon and sent ground troops across the border.

Hezbollah began launching low-intensity strikes on Israel in 2023, in solidarity with its ally Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel.

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More than 3,300 people have been killed in Lebanon since the violence began last year, according to the Lebanese health ministry, the majority of them since late September.

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Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack targeting Israel's military headquarters and ministry of defence in the city of Tel Aviv on Wednesday. In a statement, the Lebanese militant group said it conducted an "aerial attack with a squadron of exploding drones" on the site housing Israel's main defence institutions in the commercial hub.

Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack targeting Israel's military headquarters and ministry of defence in the city of Tel Aviv on Wednesday. In a statement, the Lebanese militant group said it conducted an "aerial attack with a squadron of exploding drones" on the site housing Israel's main defence institutions in the commercial hub. The office of Israel's military spokesperson told AFP it would not comment on Hezbollah's claims. In two statements on Wednesday, the military said it had intercepted two drones and 40 projectiles launched from Lebanon, in attacks that caused no injuries. The statements did not specify what sites had been targeted. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israel hits Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, third wave of airstrikes in 24 hours Hezbollah and Israel have been at war since late September, when the Israeli military escalated its air strikes on Lebanon and sent ground troops across the border. Hezbollah began launching low-intensity strikes on Israel in 2023, in solidarity with its ally Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel. Also read: Hezbollah claims it fired missiles at IDF air base near Tel Aviv More than 3,300 people have been killed in Lebanon since the violence began last year, according to the Lebanese health ministry, the majority of them since late September. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah claims it launched drone attack on IDF headquarters, Israeli defence ministry

India is set to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, with an expected 1 million jobs to be created in the sector by 2026. This growth will span multiple roles and functions across the semiconductor industry. This includes 300,000 jobs in chip fabrication and another 200,000 in assembly, testing, marking, and packaging—or ATMP. Watch in for more details!

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The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit them as dozens of world leaders arrived for the COP29 conference. Watch this report for more details!

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The United States President-elect Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden met at the White House's Oval Office on Wednesday (Nov 13) for a transition meeting following the Republican's election win&nbsp;last week, where he defeated Democratic&nbsp;candidate Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

During the meeting, Biden told&nbsp;Trump that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding that he will “make sure” his predecessor as well as his&nbsp;soon-to-be&nbsp;successor is accommodated as he retakes the White House in January.

“Well, Mr. President-elect, former president, Donald,” Biden said as Trump sat next to him in the Oval Office. “Congratulations.”&nbsp;

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Trump responded, “Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate it very much.”

"I appreciate very much a transition that's so smooth, it'll be as smooth as it can get," Trump said.&nbsp;

The Democratic incumbent and his Republican soon-to-be successor were seen shaking hands after that.

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This comes after Biden invited Trump to the meeting, honouring the decades-old tradition in which the outgoing president hosts the incoming one. It reflects respect towards the succeeding president, which was not shown by Trump when he lost the elections in 2020.&nbsp;

This is happening four years after Trump contested the results of the 2020 presidential election which Biden won.&nbsp;

This meeting at the White House marks another victory for Trump, who has returned there for the first time since he left early on the morning of Biden's inauguration in January 2021.

Before arriving at the White House, Trump flirted with the idea of running for the Oval Office for an unprecedented third term.&nbsp;

News agency AFP cited Trump's address to House Republicans ahead of the beginning of his second term, in which the GOP leader allegedly said he was open to a Constitution-breaking third term.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The United States President-elect Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden met at the White House's Oval Office on Wednesday (Nov 13) for a transition meeting following the Republican's election win last week, where he defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

The United States President-elect Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden met at the White House's Oval Office on Wednesday (Nov 13) for a transition meeting following the Republican's election win last week, where he defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. During the meeting, Biden told Trump that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding that he will “make sure” his predecessor as well as his soon-to-be successor is accommodated as he retakes the White House in January. “Well, Mr. President-elect, former president, Donald,” Biden said as Trump sat next to him in the Oval Office. “Congratulations.” Also read: Melania Trump declines Jill Biden invitation for tea at White House: 'The Bidens are disgusting' Trump responded, “Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate it very much.” "I appreciate very much a transition that's so smooth, it'll be as smooth as it can get," Trump said. The Democratic incumbent and his Republican soon-to-be successor were seen shaking hands after that. Watch | Donald Trump Begins Shaping His Administration × This comes after Biden invited Trump to the meeting, honouring the decades-old tradition in which the outgoing president hosts the incoming one. It reflects respect towards the succeeding president, which was not shown by Trump when he lost the elections in 2020. This is happening four years after Trump contested the results of the 2020 presidential election which Biden won. This meeting at the White House marks another victory for Trump, who has returned there for the first time since he left early on the morning of Biden's inauguration in January 2021. Before arriving at the White House, Trump flirted with the idea of running for the Oval Office for an unprecedented third term. News agency AFP cited Trump's address to House Republicans ahead of the beginning of his second term, in which the GOP leader allegedly said he was open to a Constitution-breaking third term. (With inputs from agencies)

'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House

Thousands of young men flock to recruitment centers across Jammu and Kashmir, eager to join the forces and secure employment opportunities amid rising demand for government jobs in the region.

Jammu and Kashmir: Thousands Of Men Throng Recruitment Centers Across Kashmir

A cutting-edge humanoid robot turned heads at the Beijing Half Marathon, showcasing impressive speed and agility as it navigated the racecourse. The high-tech robot, designed for athletic performance, stunned spectators with its near-human capabilities, demonstrating the future of robotics in sports.

Humanoid Runs At Half Marathon; Robo Speedtster Stelas The Show

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England, resigned after a report into a child abuse scandal involving a barrister associated with the church.

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