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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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Tensions Flare at White House as Zelensky, Trump, and Vance Clash

In a dramatic turn of events, a meeting at the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance erupted into a heated exchange. The meeting, initially intended to celebrate a mineral rights deal between the United States and Ukraine, quickly devolved into a shouting match.

The confrontation began when Vice President Vance accused Zelensky of showing a lack of gratitude for the aid provided by the United States to combat Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Vance's comments were met with a strong response from Zelensky, who defended his country's position and expressed the need for continued support.

President Trump, visibly frustrated, raised his voice and warned Zelensky about the potential consequences of his actions, stating that he was "gambling with World War III". The tense atmosphere in the Oval Office was palpable as the leaders exchanged sharp words in front of reporters.

The meeting, which was supposed to mark a significant step forward in U.S.-Ukraine relations, instead highlighted the deep-seated tensions and differing perspectives between the leaders. The fallout from this confrontation remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions between the two nations.

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