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Iceland's three-party coalition government, in power since November 2021, collapsed Sunday due to disagreements on policy issues, with new elections to be held in November, Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced.

Benediktsson, the head of the conservative Independence Party, told reporters that tensions had mounted within the coalition in recent months on a range of issues, from foreign policy to asylum seekers and energy matters.&nbsp;

The coalition comprised of the Independence Party, the Left-Green Movement, and the centre-right Progressive Party.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vs-un-netanyahu-tells-guterres-to-withdraw-south-lebanon-peacekeepers-767053">Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw south Lebanon peacekeepers</a>

The issues "were less discussed in the last election than need to be discussed now," Benediktsson said, stressing "how different the (Left-Green) Movement's vision for the future is, compared to what I want to stand for."

Benediktsson said he would meet Monday with Iceland's President Halla Tomasdottir to submit a proposal for the dissolution of parliament and parliamentary elections in November.

Benediktsson took over as prime minister in April 2024 after previous PM Katrin Jakobsdottir, of the Left-Green Movement, resigned to run for the presidency, which she lost.

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Iceland's three-party coalition government, in power since November 2021, collapsed Sunday due to disagreements on policy issues, with new elections to be held in November, Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced.

Iceland's three-party coalition government, in power since November 2021, collapsed Sunday due to disagreements on policy issues, with new elections to be held in November, Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced. Benediktsson, the head of the conservative Independence Party, told reporters that tensions had mounted within the coalition in recent months on a range of issues, from foreign policy to asylum seekers and energy matters. The coalition comprised of the Independence Party, the Left-Green Movement, and the centre-right Progressive Party. Also read: Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw south Lebanon peacekeepers The issues "were less discussed in the last election than need to be discussed now," Benediktsson said, stressing "how different the (Left-Green) Movement's vision for the future is, compared to what I want to stand for." Benediktsson said he would meet Monday with Iceland's President Halla Tomasdottir to submit a proposal for the dissolution of parliament and parliamentary elections in November. Benediktsson took over as prime minister in April 2024 after previous PM Katrin Jakobsdottir, of the Left-Green Movement, resigned to run for the presidency, which she lost. 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.

Iceland heads for early elections after three-party coalition government falls apart

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Hamas had originally planned a 9/11-style attack on Israel during the October 7 ambush, according to the documents related to the&nbsp;Gaza-based militant outfit accessed by&nbsp;Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and published by Western media outlets.

With Iran and Hezbollah's backing, Hamas had planned to target the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv, which houses a shopping mall and a major train station.&nbsp;The documents state that the plan would have mirrored the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York's World Trade Center.

The militant body wanted to flatten the towers, causing mass casualties and economic devastation.&nbsp;However, the plan was dropped after extensive discussions made Hamas realise&nbsp;that they lacked the operational capabilities to undertake such a large-scale bombing.

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<h2>Hamas planned attack in 2022</h2>

While the October 7 attack took place in 2023, the planning had been in the works for years, with Hamas initially hoping to conduct its strikes in the fall of 2022. Referred to in internal communications as "the big project", Hamas' intention from the beginning was to cripple Israel's military infrastructure and cause significant civilian casualties.&nbsp;

It had to delay the attack as Iran and Hezbollah needed to come on board. According to the documents, the now-Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar&nbsp;wrote to his Iranian masters in 2021 and requested funding.&nbsp;

"We promise you that we will not waste a minute or a penny unless it takes us toward achieving this sacred goal," wrote Sinwar.&nbsp;

Alongside Sinwar, it was&nbsp;Muhammed Deif, Marwan Issa, and his brother, Muhammad Sinwar that oversaw the entire operation.&nbsp;

The request led to an initial $10 million in funding, with the Palestinian outfit hoping for an additional $500 million to be distributed over two years.&nbsp;

The documents also highlighted that Hamas deliberately avoided&nbsp;confrontations with Israel for two years from 2021&nbsp;so that it could maximise the surprise of the October 7 attack.&nbsp;

However, after Iran and Hezbollah did not expand their participation in Hamas' operation, the outfit&nbsp;launched the attack on its own. It remains unclear why Hamas hurried the process, but a simple reading of the geopolitical factors suggests that the Palestinian outfit reached a stage where delaying the trigger would have meant reducing the impact of the operation.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Israeli PM warns Lebanon with 'Gaza-like destruction'

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Notably, by mid-2023, Israel was on the verge of deploying a new, advanced air defence system, which Hamas feared could thwart their assault if they delayed any further. Additionally, Israel's growing bonhomie with Saudi Arabia could have altered the regional map, and thus, October 7 was chosen as the day to unleash Hamas militants on Israeli soil via paragliders.&nbsp;

The brutality of the Hamas assault left more than 1,200 people dead while hundreds were taken hostage. A&nbsp;significant number still remain in captivity as Hamas uses them as leverage against Israel. Meanwhile, the region has slipped into volatility and stares at an all-out war.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas had originally planned a 9/11-style attack on Israel during the October 7 ambush, according to the documents related to the Gaza-based militant outfit accessed by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and published by Western media outlets.

Hamas had originally planned a 9/11-style attack on Israel during the October 7 ambush, according to the documents related to the Gaza-based militant outfit accessed by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and published by Western media outlets. With Iran and Hezbollah's backing, Hamas had planned to target the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv, which houses a shopping mall and a major train station. The documents state that the plan would have mirrored the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York's World Trade Center. The militant body wanted to flatten the towers, causing mass casualties and economic devastation. However, the plan was dropped after extensive discussions made Hamas realise that they lacked the operational capabilities to undertake such a large-scale bombing. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: One Year of Unrelenting Destruction in Gaza × Hamas planned attack in 2022 While the October 7 attack took place in 2023, the planning had been in the works for years, with Hamas initially hoping to conduct its strikes in the fall of 2022. Referred to in internal communications as "the big project", Hamas' intention from the beginning was to cripple Israel's military infrastructure and cause significant civilian casualties. It had to delay the attack as Iran and Hezbollah needed to come on board. According to the documents, the now-Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar wrote to his Iranian masters in 2021 and requested funding. "We promise you that we will not waste a minute or a penny unless it takes us toward achieving this sacred goal," wrote Sinwar. Alongside Sinwar, it was Muhammed Deif, Marwan Issa, and his brother, Muhammad Sinwar that oversaw the entire operation. The request led to an initial $10 million in funding, with the Palestinian outfit hoping for an additional $500 million to be distributed over two years. The documents also highlighted that Hamas deliberately avoided confrontations with Israel for two years from 2021 so that it could maximise the surprise of the October 7 attack. However, after Iran and Hezbollah did not expand their participation in Hamas' operation, the outfit launched the attack on its own. It remains unclear why Hamas hurried the process, but a simple reading of the geopolitical factors suggests that the Palestinian outfit reached a stage where delaying the trigger would have meant reducing the impact of the operation. Also watch | Israeli PM warns Lebanon with 'Gaza-like destruction' Notably, by mid-2023, Israel was on the verge of deploying a new, advanced air defence system, which Hamas feared could thwart their assault if they delayed any further. Additionally, Israel's growing bonhomie with Saudi Arabia could have altered the regional map, and thus, October 7 was chosen as the day to unleash Hamas militants on Israeli soil via paragliders. The brutality of the Hamas assault left more than 1,200 people dead while hundreds were taken hostage. A significant number still remain in captivity as Hamas uses them as leverage against Israel. Meanwhile, the region has slipped into volatility and stares at an all-out war. (With inputs from agencies)

Revealed: Hamas planned 9/11-style attack on Israel before settling for Oct 7 ambush

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US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Oct 13) surveyed the damage in Florida caused by Hurricane Milton, the second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages further impacted cleanup efforts.

Milton, which led to at least 17 reported deaths, has added to piles of debris following Hurricane Helene, with electricity and fuel still unavailable in many areas.

Biden’s Marine One helicopter thundered along Florida's western coast from Tampa to St. Petersburg over a landscape of golf courses, waterfront skyscrapers. The aerial tour showed communities battered by the storm and offered a firsthand view of the shredded roof of Tampa Bay Rays' baseball stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Heaps of mattresses, siding, couches, microwave ovens, pillows and busted-up kitchen cabinets all lined the island's roads, some still covered in large patches of sand, as Biden walked through with emergency responders. One photo album still lay scattered in the street.

“Help,” one resident asked Biden in lettering on one pile of household debris.

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Biden, touring the area along with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, will also meet with residents before making public remarks.

Flooding is expected to continue around the Tampa Bay and the Sanford area northeast of Orlando as river waters continue to rise, according to the National Weather Service's website.

More fuel distribution sites are scheduled to open on Sunday, according to the state's emergency operations centre.

Biden is set to announce $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by the hurricanes to improve the resilience of the region's electric grid, the White House said. The funding includes $94 million for two projects in Florida: $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities and $47 million for Switched Source to partner with Florida Power and Light.

Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert said recovery was expected to take a long time as officials continued to restore power more widely and extend more services to barrier islands by late Monday

"It's still a mess," she told ABC News' "This Week" programme. "People are coming together. Neighbours are helping neighbours. It's been heartening to see all of the outpouring of support and help that people have been offering."

Climate change and faster hurricanes, with the two recent back-to-back storms pummeling Florida raising questions of infrastructure resilience&nbsp;even as many residents vow to stay put. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he is unlikely to prevent people from rebuilding in vulnerable areas.

While Milton was not as destructive as officials had initially forecast, analysts have estimated insured losses for between $30 billion and $60 billion.

Biden&nbsp;administration has approved federal aid to help residents and local governments cover expenses but has said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would need additional funding from the US Congress even though it has enough now to meet immediate storm needs.

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Biden, a Democrat, last week called on lawmakers, who are on recess until after the Nov. 5 election, to return to Washington to approve more FEMA money.

"We need Congress to act swiftly to fund FEMA and specifically its Disaster Relief Fund because hurricane season is not over, and also seasons are less and less important now, given the effects of climate change," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News' "Face the Nation."

But Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday resisted White House and state lawmakers appeals to approve more disaster assistance, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" programme: "The states have to go and calculate and assess the need and then they submit that to Congress and that takes some time."

Relief efforts have also been hampered by a trail of misinformation, including conspiracy theories about officials controlling the weather. Politics has also infiltrated recovery with just three weeks to go until the presidential election.

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US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Oct 13) surveyed the damage in Florida caused by Hurricane Milton, the second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages further impacted cleanup efforts.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Oct 13) surveyed the damage in Florida caused by Hurricane Milton, the second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages further impacted cleanup efforts. Milton, which led to at least 17 reported deaths, has added to piles of debris following Hurricane Helene, with electricity and fuel still unavailable in many areas. Biden’s Marine One helicopter thundered along Florida's western coast from Tampa to St. Petersburg over a landscape of golf courses, waterfront skyscrapers. The aerial tour showed communities battered by the storm and offered a firsthand view of the shredded roof of Tampa Bay Rays' baseball stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Heaps of mattresses, siding, couches, microwave ovens, pillows and busted-up kitchen cabinets all lined the island's roads, some still covered in large patches of sand, as Biden walked through with emergency responders. One photo album still lay scattered in the street. “Help,” one resident asked Biden in lettering on one pile of household debris. Also read | Florida reels from Hurricane Milton: 17 dead, millions left without power Biden, touring the area along with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, will also meet with residents before making public remarks. Flooding is expected to continue around the Tampa Bay and the Sanford area northeast of Orlando as river waters continue to rise, according to the National Weather Service's website. More fuel distribution sites are scheduled to open on Sunday, according to the state's emergency operations centre. Biden is set to announce $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by the hurricanes to improve the resilience of the region's electric grid, the White House said. The funding includes $94 million for two projects in Florida: $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities and $47 million for Switched Source to partner with Florida Power and Light. Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert said recovery was expected to take a long time as officials continued to restore power more widely and extend more services to barrier islands by late Monday "It's still a mess," she told ABC News' "This Week" programme. "People are coming together. Neighbours are helping neighbours. It's been heartening to see all of the outpouring of support and help that people have been offering." Climate change and faster hurricanes, with the two recent back-to-back storms pummeling Florida raising questions of infrastructure resilience even as many residents vow to stay put. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he is unlikely to prevent people from rebuilding in vulnerable areas. While Milton was not as destructive as officials had initially forecast, analysts have estimated insured losses for between $30 billion and $60 billion. Biden administration has approved federal aid to help residents and local governments cover expenses but has said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would need additional funding from the US Congress even though it has enough now to meet immediate storm needs. Watch | Hurricane Milton: Florida Recovers From Milton's Wrath × Biden, a Democrat, last week called on lawmakers, who are on recess until after the Nov. 5 election, to return to Washington to approve more FEMA money. "We need Congress to act swiftly to fund FEMA and specifically its Disaster Relief Fund because hurricane season is not over, and also seasons are less and less important now, given the effects of climate change," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News' "Face the Nation." But Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday resisted White House and state lawmakers appeals to approve more disaster assistance, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" programme: "The states have to go and calculate and assess the need and then they submit that to Congress and that takes some time." Relief efforts have also been hampered by a trail of misinformation, including conspiracy theories about officials controlling the weather. Politics has also infiltrated recovery with just three weeks to go until the presidential election. 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.

Hurricane Milton: President Biden may announce over $600 million for recovery

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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have reported that Israeli tanks forced their way through a gate into a UN position on Sunday (Oct 13), after blocking peacekeepers' movement the previous day.

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have reported that Israeli tanks forced their way through a gate into a UN position on Sunday (Oct 13), after blocking peacekeepers' movement the previous day. According to the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission, "At around 4:30 am (0130 GMT), while peacekeepers were in shelters, two IDF (Israeli military) Merkava tanks destroyed the position's main gate and forcibly entered the position" in the Ramia region, located in southern Lebanon. The tanks demanded that the lights of the base be turned off several times. "They requested multiple times that the base turn out its lights. The tanks left about 45 minutes later after UNIFIL protested through our liaison mechanism," the statement said. Also read: Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw south Lebanon peacekeepers Later, just over two hours after the tanks left, peacekeepers reported "the firing of several rounds 100 metres (yards) north, which emitted smoke." "Despite putting on protective masks, 15 peacekeepers suffered effects, including skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions, after the smoke entered the camp," the statement noted. The affected personnel are receiving medical treatment. UNIFIL logistical movement blocked by Israeli forces The previous day, Israeli forces "stopped a critical UNIFIL logistical movement near Mais al-Jabal (an area in south Lebanon), denying it passage." UNIFIL has asked the Israeli military to explain what they described as violations against the peacekeepers. UNIFIL calls for Israeli explanation on 'shocking violations' "We have requested an explanation from the IDF for these shocking violations. For the fourth time in as many days, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel," UNIFIL said. Also read: Bangladesh urges unity after India slams 'deplorable' Durga Puja incidents In recent days, at least five peacekeepers have been injured as Israel has conducted strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu calls for UN peacekeepers' withdrawal On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon, arguing that Hezbollah was using them as "human shields." Netanyahu made this appeal to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, just a day after UNIFIL reiterated its stance not to withdraw from the border despite the injuries to its members during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. "Mr Secretary General, get the UNIFIL forces out of harm's way. It should be done right now, immediately," Netanyahu said in a video message released by his office. He warned, "Your refusal to evacuate the UNIFIL soldiers makes them hostages of Hezbollah. This endangers both them and the lives of our soldiers." UNIFIL, consisting of around 9,500 troops from roughly 50 different countries, has the mandate of monitoring a ceasefire established after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. (With inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX scripted history on Sunday (Oct 13) when Starship's "Super Heavy" booster returned to the launch pad, minutes after its launch&nbsp;from the same platform, only to be caught by the mechanical arms, called 'Mechazilla'. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told UN chief&nbsp;Antonio Guterres to pull out the UN peacekeepers from southern Lebanon where IDF has launched ground operation against Hezbollah militants.&nbsp;

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At least one person was killed and more than 20 injured after a locomotive crashed into the back of a Cairo-bound passenger train in southern Egypt on Sunday (Oct 13), according to local media reports.

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Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised India all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his performance in the recently-concluded 3-0 series win against Bangladesh. Pandya was named Player-of-the-Series for his 118 runs and a wicket across three matches.

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Divya Khosla Kumar recently slammed Alia Bhatt for inflating Jigra's box office numbers. In a social media post, she accused the producer-cum-actress of buying her film's tickets to fake collection numbers during the festive weekend.

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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX scripted history on Sunday (Oct 13) when Starship's "Super Heavy" booster returned to the launch pad, minutes after its launch from the same platform, only to be caught by the mechanical arms, called 'Mechazilla'.

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For 17 straight days in December last year, America's finest security officials were left baffled as a swarm of mysterious and unidentified aircraft flew over Langley Air Force Base on Virginia’s shoreline.&nbsp;

US Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly witnessed the sightings every night, with the drones looking like constellations moving in the night sky, according to a report in Wall Street Journal.

“Close Encounters at Langley," Kelly said.&nbsp;

Despite having the best resources to track the mysterious objects, the US military failed to catch them. The objects were flying at around 100mph at 3,000 to 4,000 feet, with witnesses saying they sounded like a parade of lawnmowers.

Gen. Glen VanHerck, the then commander of the US Northern Command and the North America Defense Command, claimed that drones had been spotted in the area for years but the nightly matinee over Langley was unlike any past incursion.&nbsp;

After the eerie daily night show was reported to US President Joe Biden, it triggered two weeks of meetings at the White House, involving officials from the Pentagon, including staff from its UFO office and the FBI.

Several ways, including shooting nets to catch the drones and using electronic signals to jam their navigation system, were&nbsp;suggested but none of them made the cut.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies'

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<h2>Training cancelled, F-22 grounded&nbsp;</h2>

Such was the fear of the drones that Langley officials cancelled nighttime training missions and moved the F-22 jet fighters to another base. Meanwhile, residents at the base shared sighting stories as well as blurry pictures of the drones on private Facebook groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US officials confirmed this month that more unidentified drone swarms were spotted in recent months near Edwards Air Force Base, north of Los Angeles.

“The number of UASs [uncrewed aerial systems] fluctuated and they ranged in size/configuration. None of the incursions appeared to exhibit hostile intent but anything flying in our restricted airspace can pose a threat to flight safety. The FAA was made aware of the UAS incursions.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-pentagon-launches-website-to-provide-information-on-ufos-631101">Also read |&nbsp;US: Pentagon's new website aims to answer all your queries about UFOs</a>

Langley officials did circle around a University of Minnesota student named&nbsp;Fengyun Shi whose drone when caught, revealed images of Navy vessels in dry dock, including shots taken around midnight.

The&nbsp;26-year-old Chinese national told FBI agents he was a ship enthusiast and hadn’t realised his drone crossed into restricted airspace. Despite not being convinced, the FBI could not find any evidence linking him to the Chinese.&nbsp;Fengyun has since pleaded guilty and appeared in the court but Langley officials are yet to identify who flew the swarm of drones.&nbsp;

Notably, under the US law, the military is only allowed to shoot down drones over military bases if they pose a direct threat. Even if they are suspected of snooping, which is illegal, they cannot be brought down. Members of Congress have called for more powers to be given to the military in such instances to avoid the events that took place in December last year.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

For 17 straight days in December last year, America's finest security officials were left baffled as a swarm of mysterious and unidentified aircraft flew over Langley Air Force Base on Virginia’s shoreline.

For 17 straight days in December last year, America's finest security officials were left baffled as a swarm of mysterious and unidentified aircraft flew over Langley Air Force Base on Virginia’s shoreline. US Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly witnessed the sightings every night, with the drones looking like constellations moving in the night sky, according to a report in Wall Street Journal. “Close Encounters at Langley," Kelly said. Despite having the best resources to track the mysterious objects, the US military failed to catch them. The objects were flying at around 100mph at 3,000 to 4,000 feet, with witnesses saying they sounded like a parade of lawnmowers. Gen. Glen VanHerck, the then commander of the US Northern Command and the North America Defense Command, claimed that drones had been spotted in the area for years but the nightly matinee over Langley was unlike any past incursion. After the eerie daily night show was reported to US President Joe Biden, it triggered two weeks of meetings at the White House, involving officials from the Pentagon, including staff from its UFO office and the FBI. Several ways, including shooting nets to catch the drones and using electronic signals to jam their navigation system, were suggested but none of them made the cut. Watch | Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies' × Training cancelled, F-22 grounded Such was the fear of the drones that Langley officials cancelled nighttime training missions and moved the F-22 jet fighters to another base. Meanwhile, residents at the base shared sighting stories as well as blurry pictures of the drones on private Facebook groups. US officials confirmed this month that more unidentified drone swarms were spotted in recent months near Edwards Air Force Base, north of Los Angeles. “The number of UASs [uncrewed aerial systems] fluctuated and they ranged in size/configuration. None of the incursions appeared to exhibit hostile intent but anything flying in our restricted airspace can pose a threat to flight safety. The FAA was made aware of the UAS incursions.” Also read | US: Pentagon's new website aims to answer all your queries about UFOs Langley officials did circle around a University of Minnesota student named Fengyun Shi whose drone when caught, revealed images of Navy vessels in dry dock, including shots taken around midnight. The 26-year-old Chinese national told FBI agents he was a ship enthusiast and hadn’t realised his drone crossed into restricted airspace. Despite not being convinced, the FBI could not find any evidence linking him to the Chinese. Fengyun has since pleaded guilty and appeared in the court but Langley officials are yet to identify who flew the swarm of drones. Notably, under the US law, the military is only allowed to shoot down drones over military bases if they pose a direct threat. Even if they are suspected of snooping, which is illegal, they cannot be brought down. Members of Congress have called for more powers to be given to the military in such instances to avoid the events that took place in December last year. (With inputs from agencies)

White House and Pentagon puzzled after swarm of mystery drones hover over US military base for 17 days

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday.

"Prime Minister Meloni reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces," the Italian government said in a statement.

Italy is a significant contributor to the UN mission known as UNIFIL.

In a phone conversation with Netanyahu, Meloni also called for the "full implementation" of the UN's Security Council Resolution 1701 on Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation of conflict in the region, her office said.

''As you know, the headquarters of the UNIFIL mission and two Italian bases have been hit by gunfire shots fired by the Israeli forces, and therefore I cannot, even as Italy, not to condemn again what has happened," Meloni said.&nbsp;

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"It is unacceptable, it violates what was established by resolution 1701 of the United Nations. The Italian government, as you know, has strongly protested with the Israeli authorities. On this issue, together with Emmanuel (Macron) and Pedro (Sanchez), so France and Spain, we have also decided to make a common declaration.," she added.&nbsp;

Two UN peacekeepers were injured on Friday by an Israeli strike near their watchtower in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said, while blasts shook the peacekeepers' main base in the area for the second time in 48 hours as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vs-un-netanyahu-tells-guterres-to-withdraw-south-lebanon-peacekeepers-767053">Also read |&nbsp;Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw peacekeepers from south Lebanon</a>

Previously,&nbsp;Italy's defence minister had slammed Israel for the shooting by calling it "intolerable".&nbsp;The minister, Guido Crosetto said he "protested" to Israel's defence minister and summoned the Israeli ambassador over the incident.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday. "Prime Minister Meloni reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces," the Italian government said in a statement. Italy is a significant contributor to the UN mission known as UNIFIL. In a phone conversation with Netanyahu, Meloni also called for the "full implementation" of the UN's Security Council Resolution 1701 on Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation of conflict in the region, her office said. ''As you know, the headquarters of the UNIFIL mission and two Italian bases have been hit by gunfire shots fired by the Israeli forces, and therefore I cannot, even as Italy, not to condemn again what has happened," Meloni said. Watch | International Anger Mounts Over IDF Firing At UN Peacekeepers "It is unacceptable, it violates what was established by resolution 1701 of the United Nations. The Italian government, as you know, has strongly protested with the Israeli authorities. On this issue, together with Emmanuel (Macron) and Pedro (Sanchez), so France and Spain, we have also decided to make a common declaration.," she added. Two UN peacekeepers were injured on Friday by an Israeli strike near their watchtower in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said, while blasts shook the peacekeepers' main base in the area for the second time in 48 hours as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah. Also read | Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw peacekeepers from south Lebanon Previously, Italy's defence minister had slammed Israel for the shooting by calling it "intolerable". The minister, Guido Crosetto said he "protested" to Israel's defence minister and summoned the Israeli ambassador over the incident. 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.

'It is unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni tells Netanyahu after attack on UN peacekeepers

An Iranian court cleared two jailed journalists of collaborating with the United States, and reduced their sentences over reports about the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman, that had triggered protests in 2022, Iran's worst domestic unrest for decades.

An Iranian court cleared two jailed journalists of collaborating with the United States, and reduced their sentences over reports about the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman, that had triggered protests in 2022, Iran's worst domestic unrest for decades. Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi sentenced a year ago to 13 and 12 years in prison respectively, had their terms reduced to five years, judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir told a news conference on Sunday. Also read: Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw south Lebanon peacekeepers "They were acquitted of the charge of collaboration with the U.S. in the appeal court," Jahangir said. The two journalists were jailed for their coverage of the death in custody of Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini while she was being held by the morality police over accusations she breached Iran's Islamic dress code laws. Also read: Hamas tried to persuade Iran and Hezbollah to join its Oct 7 attack: Report Her death sparked nationwide protests in late 2022 and 2023 that grew into Iran's biggest domestic unrest since the 1979 revolution that brought Iran's cleric rulers to power. 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.

Iran cuts jail terms for reporters who covered Mahsa Amini’s death, drops US collaboration charge

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