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An Iranian missile has reportedly struck a building in the Gush Dan region of Tel Aviv, marking a serious escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. The strike was first reported by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth and has since been followed by further developments across central Israel.
According to Israeli media, ten missiles were launched by Iran. Of these, five were intercepted by Israel’s air defence systems. The remaining missiles appear to have hit multiple locations, including densely populated areas.
One of the confirmed impact sites is Holon, a city just south of Tel Aviv. A fire broke out in a building following a direct missile strike, prompting an immediate emergency response. Firefighters and rescue teams are currently working at the scene to contain the blaze and assess potential casualties.
Authorities have not yet released official figures on injuries or fatalities, and the full extent of the damage is still being evaluated. Emergency services remain on high alert as assessments continue.
The Israeli Air Force has announced it has launched new strikes targeting missile storage and launch sites in central Iran. The operation is part of an ongoing response to recent Iranian attacks. Further details are expected.
Authorities in Japan lifted all tsunami warnings on Tuesday following a strong 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast late on Monday, injuring at least 30 people and forcing around 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
Pressure is mounting between Venezuela and the United States as both nations emphasise military preparedness and strategic positioning.
A group of demonstrators gathered outside the Norwegian Nobel Institute to protest the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Tehran has protested to Washington because of the travel ban on its football team delegation as well as Iranian fans who would like to travel to the United States for the upcoming World Cup matches in 2026.
Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) has launched a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O). The escalation follows a high-stakes battle that had appeared to end last week when Netflix secured a $72 billion deal for the studio giant’s assets.
Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, outlined the country’s energy and gas sector developments at the 15th Türkiye Energy Summit in Istanbul.
A second aid ship carrying 10,080 tents provided by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has departed from Mersin International Port to help address the shelter needs in Sudan, where a humanitarian crisis is ongoing.
Iran and Saudi Arabia reiterated their commitment to enhance ties following a joint meeting with China in Tehran on Tuesday to follow up on implementation of the 2023 Beijing Agreement which resulted in resumption of their diplomatic relations after eight years.
Kazakhstan has begun redirecting part of its crude exports, sending oil from the Kashagan field to China for the first time.
Azerbaijan and Slovakia are set to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation as President Ilham Aliyev meets Richard Raši, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic on Tuesday, 9 December.
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