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MREIJEH, Lebanon (AP) — Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon ‘s capital. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan tries to restart talks between Tehran and Washington. Iran wants a deal to include ending the war in Lebanon. There was no immediate White House comment. There was no word of casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the strikes were in retaliation for the Iranian-backed Hezbollah…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Iran has launched a new barrage of missiles at Israel, according to the Israeli Defense Forces. Iranian officials say the attack, the first such strike since the April 8 ceasefire, was in response to Israel bombing Beirut a few hours ago. With Israel under direct attack from Iran, how much longer the ceasefire will hold is an open question. “A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the IDF stated on…

Is Eddie Hearn in over his head amid a hostile war of wards with Dana White? Hearn and White were once chummy and often exchanged pleasantries, but things changed when the UFC boss got into the boxing industry. Since the formation of Zuffa Boxing, Hearn and White have been at odds. Zuffa Boxing pulled off an unexpected move by signing longtime Matchroom Boxing star Conor Benn, who had a business relationship with Hearn for a decade. In response, Hearn signed UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall to his talent agency. He now represents Aspinall, who has publicly expressed frustration with White…

Max Holloway has no problem with his rematch against Conor McGregor being held at 170 pounds.That’s one weight class up from the lightweight division where Holloway currently competes, and two weight classes up from the featherweight division where Conor and Max fought for the first time back in 2013. The division choice undoubtedly gives McGregor a size advantage coming into their UFC 329 fight on July 11th, but “Blessed” couldn’t care less.“My thoughts on the fight being at 170 was like, who cares?” Holloway said in a new video on his YouTube channel. “Weight is just a number. Real gladiators…

02:22 7.6.2026 Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic drive to bring an end the US war with Iran, even as new attacks were reported over the previous 24 hours. News agency dpa cited Pakistani security and diplomatic sources as saying high-level meetings with Iranian government officials were planned for June 7. Naqvi last visited Tehran in mid-May. The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that Naqvi would meet with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that Naqvi was expected to deliver a message from powerful…

Walk into any gym and you’ll find no shortage of machines promising to build a bigger back. Pulldowns with bars bent like modern sculpture, cable stations with enough attachments to outfit a commercial fishing boat, and chrome-plated contraptions allegedly engineered to isolate this fiber or that. They all have value. But nothing—and I mean nothing—recruits back fibers like a well-executed set of pull-ups. Why Pull-Ups Are Considered the Best Back Exercise Pull-ups can ultimately be performed weighted, with plates dangling from a dip belt like medieval armor, but even bodyweight pull-ups alone can produce dramatic gains in both back width…

Brendan Allen is hoping for a title eliminator after extending his winning streak to three. Allen was in the co-headlining spot for UFC Vegas 118 this past Saturday. He traded leather with Edmen Shahbazyan in a bout that ended up going the distance. After three rounds of action, “All In” scored the unanimous decision victory. The bout also earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Now that the dust has settled on UFC’s latest event, Allen is in search of a significant opportunity. During the post-fight press conference, Allen called for a tilt with top-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov. If he…

Kuwait, a staunch U.S. ally, has become a key target of Iran as its ceasefire with Washington frays and their clashes escalate.The oil-rich state has suffered at least half a dozen attacks since the U.S. and Iran agreed a truce on April 8, experiencing more casualties than any other Gulf Arab country in that timeframe. A barrage of strikes early on June 3 was the worst of the incidents, killing one person at the main airport and injuring more than 60.Kuwait said Iran fired around 30 projectiles. Two hit the civilian airport, where social media footage showed scenes of chaos,…

The Mexican Open KWU SENSHI was held on May 31 in Mexico City, bringing together 145 participants and 10 organizations in an important competitive event for the Kyokushin community in the region. The championship also featured the presence and coordination of Shihan Glaube Feitosa, adding even greater significance to the event and reinforcing its connection to the international development of KWU SENSHI. The official report lists the participating organizations as Shinkyokushin, Toeikan, IFK, Ikoku Union, IKO Matsushima, Seito Kai Kan, Ki No Sekai, Kudo Legacy, So Kyokushin, and KWU SENSHI Costa Rica, highlighting the broad and integrative character of the tournament. Throughout the event, athletes competed in both Kata and Kumite across children’s, juvenile, and adult…

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-scale war, but also far from peace.On ships and bases in the Middle East, U.S. troops — some recovering from injuries — operate amid exchanges of fire with Iran every few days as the Navy blockades Iran’s ports. At home, the Pentagon is scrambling to bolster production of depleted munitions as families of service members cope with the stress of extended deployments. Counterattacks from Iran continue against U.S. allies in the region, such as Bahrain…