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Biden States US Had 'No Knowledge of or Participation in' Beirut Attack
CNN reported earlier that, according to a US official, Israel informed the US about the operation only after it had begun and the planes were already in the air. "We had no foreknowledge of this and that does not qualify as a heads up," the official said. An Israeli official acknowledged to CNN that the notice was received "shortly before" the strike, indicating that US involvement did not occur.
Netanyahu Tells UN General Assembly: 'The Real War Criminals Are Not in Israel'
"Ladies and gentlemen, the real war criminals are not in Israel," Netanyahu said in his speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday. "They're in Iran. They're in Gaza, in Syria, in Lebanon, in Yemen. Those of you who stand with these criminals, those of you who stand with evil against good, with the curse against the blessing, those of you who do so should be ashamed of yourselves."
India Warns Pakistan: Cross-Border Terrorism Will 'Inevitably Invite Consequences'
Making a stern message on Friday, Bhavika Mangalanandan, a First Secretary in India's UN mission, delivered it while exercising India's right of reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's attacks on New Delhi during his address to the General Assembly's high-level meeting.
G4 Nations Support Summit of the Future, Stress Need for Comprehensive UNSC Reform to Reflect Geopolitical Realities
On the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Ministers of the "Group of Four" countries-External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa-gathered to review the state of play and the possibilities of reform of the United Nations Security Council.
US experiencing worst border crisis in history of world, Says Donald Trump
Thursday's claims by Trump came ahead of his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to the US-Mexico border down South on Friday.
Kremlin: Changes in Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Intended to 'Signal' Western States
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the country has the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression, said Putin during a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence Wednesday.
New York Mayor Faces Bribery Charges Related to Trip to India
The charges listed out on Thursday state that in 2016 after purchasing economy-class tickets for himself and his domestic partner to India through Turkish Airlines, he accepted upgrades to business class which prosecutors claim are valued nearly at $13,000 he failed to disclose receiving in his official filings.
Biden Signs Temporary Funding Bill to Prevent US Government Shutdown Ahead of Election
The stopgap spending bill-by known terminology, a continuing resolution or CR-will extend government funding up to December 20.
Hezbollah Commander Dies in Israeli Strike on Beirut; Netanyahu Promises to Proceed 'With Full Force'
The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed today that at least two people were killed and 15 others were injured in the attack on Dahieh in Beirut on Thursday. Hezbollah has yet to comment on Srour's death.
Biden Declares 'Russia Won't Prevail' During Meeting with Zelensky at the White House
"Russia will not prevail. Ukraine will prevail, and we'll continue to stand by you every step of the way," Biden said Thursday during Zelensky's visit to the Oval Office, thanking him for presenting the so-called victory plan. Dressed in his trademark military-style outfit, Zelensky countered that "we deeply appreciate that Ukraine and America have stood side by side."
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