Second Wave of Hezbollah Devices Explodes in Lebanon, Killing at Least 20
At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 others wounded, Lebanese officials said, a day after pagers exploded across the country and killed 12 people, in an attack…
September 18, 2024
An Ugly Divorce, a Russian Fortune and 2 Dead in Moscow
Russia’s richest businesswoman, Tatyana V. Bakalchuk, has been locked in a dispute with her estranged husband for months over the fate of her company, Wildberries.
What We Know About the Deadly Pager Explosions in Lebanon
The seemingly coordinated blasts targeting Hezbollah members stoked fears of a broadening conflict.
Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force
The armed group’s history suggests that the attacks targeting its pagers will not cause it to change course or seek an accommodation with Israel.
Israel’s Pager Attack Has No Clear Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess. But its long-term intent is unclear.
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Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
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Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands
The Iranian-backed militant group, which uses pagers to safeguard communications, blamed Israel for the attack. Israel declined to comment.