Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail in Federal Sex-Trafficking Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33am on 18 Sep 2024,Wednesday International

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty in a federal sex-trafficking case. A New York federal judge decided to keep Combs in custody, citing concerns that he poses a "serious flight risk." The 54-year-old musician was arrested on Monday and faces serious charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for prostitution. Prosecutors allege that Combs operated a criminal enterprise from at least 2008, using drugs and violence to coerce women into fulfilling his sexual demands. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence ranging from 15 years to life. Combs appeared in court wearing a black T-shirt and grey sweatpants.

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Lebanese Source Claims Mossad Planted Explosives in Hezbollah Pagers Before Deadly Blasts

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 18 Sep 2024,Wednesday International

Israel's Mossad allegedly planted explosives inside thousands of pagers ordered by Hezbollah months before they detonated, according to a senior Lebanese security source. The militant group had ordered 5,000 pagers, which were smuggled into Lebanon in the spring. Mossad is suspected of modifying the devices at the production level, adding up to three grams of explosives in each pager. These explosives went undetected by Hezbollah for months before they exploded. The claim, reported by Reuters, highlights Mossad's covert operations against Hezbollah and raises concerns about the security of the group's communications infrastructure.

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Israel's Mossad Allegedly Planted Explosives in Hezbollah Pagers 5 Months Ago

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58am on 18 Sep 2024,Wednesday International

Israel's Mossad spy agency is alleged to have planted explosives inside 5,000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Hezbollah five months ago, according to senior Lebanese security sources. These compromised devices, used by thousands of Hezbollah members for wireless communication, detonated simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, resulting in nine fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries. The blasts, totaling around 100 in Syria alone, targeted Hezbollah's communication network. This reported operation highlights the escalating covert conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Mossad's alleged involvement marking a significant tactical move.  

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At Least 9 Dead, 2,750 Injured in Lebanon Pager Explosions, Hezbollah Blames Israel

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:26pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

At least 9 people, including a Hezbollah fighter’s son and a young girl, have died in Lebanon after newly acquired pagers exploded across the country, according to Health Minister Firas Abiad. The devices, ordered after Hezbollah stopped using mobile phones, heated up before detonating around 3:30 pm. Over 2,750 people have been injured, with 200 critically wounded. Hezbollah, which blames Israel for the attacks, reported that many of the casualties are fighters, including top officials’ sons. Senior Hezbollah official Hussein Khalil called it a "targeting of an entire nation.”

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Hezbollah Blames Israel for Pager Explosions in Lebanon, 8 Dead, Thousands Injured

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

Eight people, including a child, died and nearly 3,000 were injured after pager explosions across Lebanon, according to the health minister. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, blamed Israel for what it called “criminal aggression” and vowed retaliation. Among the injured was Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani. The blasts occurred in Beirut and other regions, affecting Hezbollah personnel. Although Israel has not commented, the incidents occurred after Israel's security cabinet prioritized returning 60,000 residents displaced from the north by Hezbollah attacks. Hezbollah continues its operations against Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.

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'Major Security Breach': Hezbollah MP's Son Among 9 Killed in Lebanon Pager Explosions Amid Israel Tensions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

9 people were killed, including the son of a Hezbollah lawmaker, in Lebanon after pager explosions occurred in Hezbollah strongholds. The blasts injured 2,750 people, with 200 critically hurt. Hezbollah accused Israel of being behind the attacks, calling it a "criminal aggression." The explosions are seen as a significant security breach for the group. Fourteen people were also injured in Syria, where similar blasts were reported. Hezbollah says it is investigating the incident and remains ready to defend Lebanon. Israel has not commented on the explosions.

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Video Captures Deadly Pager Explosion at Lebanon Market, 9 Killed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

A series of pager explosions across Lebanon killed at least nine people and injured over 150, including Hezbollah fighters and a young girl. The blasts occurred at 3:30 p.m. local time, when newly acquired pagers, used by Hezbollah members to avoid mobile phone surveillance, began heating up before exploding. The militant group has blamed Israel for the security breach, though no official claim has been made. Videos captured the horrifying moment in a Beirut market where one explosion erupted from a man’s pocket, causing panic among shoppers.

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Hour-Long Pager Explosion Wave Injures 2,750 in Lebanon, Includes Hezbollah Fighters

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:56pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

A wave of pager explosions across Lebanon injured over 2,750 people and killed eight, including two Hezbollah fighters. The detonations, which lasted about an hour, occurred mainly in Hezbollah strongholds such as southern Beirut. The pagers, newly issued by Hezbollah, exploded simultaneously, causing widespread panic and damage. The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured in the blasts. Hezbollah has not blamed Israel for the incident. This attack comes amid ongoing border conflicts between Hezbollah and Israel, following recent escalations in the Gaza war.

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Hezbollah MP’s Son Among 8 Killed, 2,750 Injured in ‘Biggest Security Breach’ from Pager Explosions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

At least eight people have been killed and 2,750 injured, including 200 in critical condition, following a series of explosions involving pagers used by Hezbollah. The blasts, which occurred simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria, are described as the “biggest security breach” the group has faced. Among the deceased was the son of a Hezbollah MP. Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured but reported in stable condition. Authorities have blamed Israel for the sophisticated remote attack, though there has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

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3 Killed, Over 1,000 Injured in Pager Explosions Across Hezbollah Strongholds in Lebanon

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36pm on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

Pager explosions across Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on September 17, 2024, resulted in at least three deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Iranian media reported that Mojtaba Amani, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, was among those injured but is stable. The blasts, occurring around 3:45 p.m. local time, were deemed the “biggest security breach” Hezbollah has faced in nearly a year of conflict with Israel. A 10-year-old girl was killed in the Bekaa Valley when her father's pager exploded. The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident.

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