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America’s Unwavering Support for Israel Fuels Iran-Backed “Axis of Resistance”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

On the day meant to honor Hezbollah’s own martyrs, the group’s secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, dedicated a considerable portion of his speech to fighters elsewhere in the region. In a televised address on November 11, Nasrallah praised not just Hezbollah’s strikes on Israel launched from southern Lebanon, but also “supporting fronts” in Iraq and Syria, where armed groups have carried out more than 60 attacks on American troops in the past month.“These actions reflect great courage because it is the Americans they are fighting, the Americans whose fleets, aircraft carriers, and bases fill the region,” Nasrallah said of his Iraqi allies. “If you Americans want these operations on the supporting fronts to stop, if you don’t want regional war, you must stop the aggression and war on Gaza.”Nasrallah’s words indicate growing unity among the so-called axis of resistance, a network of Iran-backed actors in the Mideast that includes Hamas, Hezbollah, the Syrian government, the Houthis i...

Secret Intelligence Documents Show Global Reach of India’s Death Squads

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

The Indian government’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, or RAW, has been planning assassinations targeting Sikh and Kashmiri activists living in foreign countries, according to secret Pakistani intelligence assessments leaked to The Intercept.The intelligence documents identify a series of threats against people living in Pakistan from RAW, which Pakistani security officials believe is working in conjunction with local criminal and dissident networks to carry out assassinations and other attacks. According to the documents, RAW is targeting individuals and religious institutions alleged to support an armed insurgency in the disputed territory of Kashmir, as well as militant Sikh activists living in Pakistan and wanted by the Indian government.The documents offer compelling substantiation for the sensational claim that India has been carrying out a transnational assassination program against its political enemies. The Canadian government first made headlines in S...

Luke Shaw back in training after 3 months out to ease Man United’s injury issues in defense

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is back in training after a three-month injury absence that has limited the England international to only two games this season.Shaw is working with the main squad, United said Wednesday, ahead of the Premier League game at Everton on Sunday.The left back sustained what United said was a “muscle issue” in August after appearing in the team’s opening two league games — against Wolverhampton and Tottenham.Shaw’s absence came at a time United had a number of other key injuries in defense, with back-up left back Tyrell Malacia sidelined since preseason, Lisandro Martinez out since early October after right foot surgery and both Sergio Reguilon and Aaron Wan-Bissaka missing for an extended period.Martinez was seen working away from the main group on Wednesday.United manager Erik ten Hag has played a number of players as makeshift left backs while Shaw was out, such as right back Diogo Dalot, center back Victor Li...

No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No one could have imagined Tate Rodemaker and Max Brown would headline the latest matchup between in-state rivals Florida State and Florida.But the backup quarterbacks will step into the brightest of spotlights when the fifth-ranked Seminoles (11-0) face the reeling Gators (5-6) in the Swamp on Saturday night. Is either one truly ready to handle the stage, the moment, the pressure?“You try to make it to where the mindset is always the same because you never know,” FSU coach Mike Norvell said. “But it’s probably different for them.”Wildly different.Rodemaker, a fourth-year junior, will make his second career start in place of the injured Jordan Travis. The Heisman Trophy contender suffered a season-ending injury to his left leg against North Alabama last week, leaving Rodemaker to try to fill some of the biggest cleats in program history.Rodemaker’s only previous start came against lower-division Jacksonville State in 2020 and he’s never played in a road venu...

FIFA renews with Qatar Airways as World Cup sponsor through 2030 ahead of Saudi-hosted tournament

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — Qatar Airways will be FIFA’s airline sponsor at the men’s 2026 World Cup being played across North America after soccer’s governing body renewed with the company through 2030 on Wednesday.The state-owned airline initially had a two-tournament deal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 edition played in Qatar.The World Cup airline slot should next be vacant for the 2034 tournament that FIFA has lined up to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, which is launching a second national carrier called Riyadh Air.The value of the new Qatar Airways deal was not disclosed though is likely worth hundreds of millions of dollars. At World Cup finals, trophy and medal presentation assistants are dressed in the airline’s uniform. The airline was among seven top-tier men’s World Cup sponsors in the 2019-2022 commercial cycle which FIFA said earned almost $1.8 billion in total marketing rights sales.It includes selected FIFA youth tournaments and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which wil...

Denver pursues another hotel to house homeless in Hampden neighborhood

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The City and County of Denver has identified a hotel in the Hampden neighborhood as a new site to support Mayor Mike Johnston's homelessness initiative.On Wednesday, the city announced the hotel located at 7525 E. Hampden Ave. will begin the process of being approved as the next shelter. Currently, the spot is an Embassy Suites by Hilton.According to Johnston's team, this hotel will primarily serve families with children and transgender and gender non-conforming guests.The hotel has 200 rooms and a commercial kitchen. According to the city and county, the site will prioritize the health and safety of those experiencing homelessness with wraparound services. Homelessness in Denver up 58% since 2016 If the site is approved by the city council, it will become the fourth hotel property secured during Johnston's House1000 initiative. The city has acquired the former Best Western Central Park hotel at 4595 Quebec St., the former Stay Inn at 12033 E. 38th Ave. and the fo...

Why will flags be at half-staff during Thanksgiving weekend?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Beginning after the Thanksgiving holiday, all flags on public buildings will be lowered to half-staff.The flags will be lowered in recognition of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday afternoon at age 96. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 In honor of the first lady, President Joe Biden ordered flags to be lowered at all federal government buildings for five days. Following his orders, Gov. Jared Polis announced all public building flags to be lowered on Saturday, Nov. 25 until sunset of Carter's funeral which is on Wednesday, Nov. 29.The first lady was an advocate for mental health. During her time at the White House, she was an honorary chair of the newly established President’s Commission on Mental Health and spearheaded the passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980. Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter One of her greatest accomplishments was the Ca...

France backtracks on EU-only ammo for Ukraine

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

PARIS — Growing worries that the EU will fall short of its pledge to supply a million artillery shells to Ukraine by March is forcing France to do an about-face on its earlier insistence that the ammunition should only be sourced in Europe.However, before resorting to foreign suppliers, the EU needs to actually miss the March target, a senior French diplomat told POLITICO. “As long as we haven’t come to that conclusion, we won’t do it [buy abroad], but if we have to adjust, we’ll adjust,” they said.That’s a significant shift from France’s traditional position of encouraging national governments to buy European arms and ammunition. “We need European preference, because if we don’t encourage companies [to produce], we won’t get out of the cycle. But we know how to be flexible to help Ukraine,” the senior diplomat said.So far the bloc is well short of the million shell mark, sending Ukraine only about a third of that amount. Earlier this month,...

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán threatens to blow up EU’s Ukraine policy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

BRUSSELS — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is threatening to block all European Union aid for Ukraine, as well as the country’s future accession to the bloc, unless EU leaders agree to review their entire strategy of support for Kyiv, according to a letter seen by POLITICO.In the letter, addressed to European Council chief Charles Michel, the Hungarian leader says that no decision on funding for Ukraine, the opening of accession talks to the EU, or further sanctions against Russia can be taken until this “strategic discussion” happens when leaders gather in Brussels in mid-December.“The European Council should take stock of the implementation and effectiveness of our current policies towards Ukraine including various assistance programs,” Orban writes in the letter, which is undated but bears the stamp of his office.He also asks why Europe should continue to support Ukraine at a time when the United States, which has provided the bulk of mili...

Firefighters battling 3-alarm fire in Chelsea

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:28:41 GMT

Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire in Chelsea Wednesday morning.Heavy smoke and flames could be seen billowing out of a building on Broadway around 9 a.m. Fire crews could be seen attempting entry through the charred rear of the building and on the roof hammering down. The 4th Street ramp on Route 1 northbound was closed due to the fire, according to MassDOT. Additionally, multiple streets around the site of the fire were blocked off by police. https://twitter.com/MassDOT/status/1727323822653919514?s=20This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.