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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon

People and members of the Lebanese army gather at a damaged site in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Abbasiyyeh, Tyre district, southern Lebanon Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon , claiming it was targeting Hezbollah positions that were allegedly being rebuilt despite a ceasefire agreement reached last year. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for three areas before launching the strikes, warning civilians to leave as it accused Hezbollah of attempting to restore its military infrastructure. According to Lebanese officials, smoke was seen rising from the Nabatieh district following the bombardment, while the health ministry confirmed at least one fatality from earlier strikes the same day. The full toll from the latest wave of attacks has not yet been released. The escalation comes amid growing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Despite the truce brokered in late 2024 , Israel has continued to conduct operations against Hezbollah, citing s...
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Australia Strikes $408M Deal with Nauru to Deport Former Detainees Without Visas

                                   Australian government signs deal to deport former detainees to the tiny island country of Nauru.




The Australian government has signed a controversial agreement with Nauru to deport former immigration detainees who lack valid visas, in a move that has sparked fierce criticism from refugee and human rights advocates.

Under the memorandum of understanding, Australia will pay Nauru an upfront sum of 408 million Australian dollars (about $267 million USD) once the first group arrives, followed by annual payments of 70 million AUD for ongoing resettlement. The deal targets individuals released from detention after a 2023 High Court ruling ended the policy of indefinite detention for people who could not be deported to their home countries due to risks of persecution or harm.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the arrangement ensures “proper treatment and long-term residence” for those with no legal right to remain in Australia, describing it as essential to maintaining the integrity of the visa system.

Critics, however, warn the agreement could pave the way for mass deportations without due process. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre called the deal “discriminatory, disgraceful and dangerous,” while legal advocates argued it dismantles key protections for vulnerable individuals.

The deal follows earlier arrangements allowing the deportation of a small number of violent offenders to Nauru, where they were granted long-term visas. Human rights groups have long opposed transfers to the island, citing a United Nations report that found “systematic violations” of the International Convention Against Torture.


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