“Bulgaria Investigates Links Between Sofia Firm and Deadly Hezbollah Explosions as Beirut Bans Pagers on Flights”
Bulgaria investigates Norta Global's ties to explosive pagers linked to Hezbollah. Lebanese authorities ban walkie-talkies and pagers on flights as the conflict with Israel intensifies.
Bulgaria is probing links between a Sofia-based firm, Norta Global, and explosive pagers used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, which caused 37 deaths and over 2,900 injuries. The Bulgarian state security agency is coordinating with other ministries to trace these devices, not legally registered through customs, also involving Gold Apollo from Taiwan and Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT.
In related news, Lebanese authorities have banned walkie-talkies and pagers on flights out of Beirut following similar deadly explosions, with the civilian aviation directorate taking precautionary measures. This decision comes amid ongoing conflict with Israel, escalating the need for vigilance and controlled detonations of suspicious devices by the Lebanese army.
Meanwhile, in Egypt, Sudanese refugees are facing a legal limbo due to a new law requiring undocumented migrants to regularize their status or face deportation. This new measure significantly impacts over 500,000 Sudanese who fled since the conflict erupted between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary RSF, adding to the already severe humanitarian crisis and escalating xenophobia.
Over in the UK, there's a call to end the contentious 10-year visa route, labeled "racist" for disproportionately affecting people of color, especially from Nigeria, Pakistan, and India. Analysis reveals a striking disparity, with 86% of those on this costly route being from Asian or African countries, prompting advocates to push for a five-year cap to alleviate the financial burden and expedite residency.
Back in Lebanon, Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has issued a stark warning to Israel after devastating explosions of communication devices killed 37 and wounded thousands. Nasrallah's defiant speech underscores Hezbollah's determination to continue fighting until a ceasefire in Gaza is reached, amid escalating border violence and Israeli warplanes causing sonic booms over Beirut.
Lastly, the United Nations is embarking on a second polio vaccination drive in Gaza, targeting 640,000 children with added micronutrients and nutritional screenings. This effort follows a successful first round and underscores the urgency brought on by the first polio case in 25 years amid restricted humanitarian access and the ongoing conflict.
In related news, Lebanese authorities have banned walkie-talkies and pagers on flights out of Beirut following similar deadly explosions, with the civilian aviation directorate taking precautionary measures. This decision comes amid ongoing conflict with Israel, escalating the need for vigilance and controlled detonations of suspicious devices by the Lebanese army.
Meanwhile, in Egypt, Sudanese refugees are facing a legal limbo due to a new law requiring undocumented migrants to regularize their status or face deportation. This new measure significantly impacts over 500,000 Sudanese who fled since the conflict erupted between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary RSF, adding to the already severe humanitarian crisis and escalating xenophobia.
Over in the UK, there's a call to end the contentious 10-year visa route, labeled "racist" for disproportionately affecting people of color, especially from Nigeria, Pakistan, and India. Analysis reveals a striking disparity, with 86% of those on this costly route being from Asian or African countries, prompting advocates to push for a five-year cap to alleviate the financial burden and expedite residency.
Back in Lebanon, Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has issued a stark warning to Israel after devastating explosions of communication devices killed 37 and wounded thousands. Nasrallah's defiant speech underscores Hezbollah's determination to continue fighting until a ceasefire in Gaza is reached, amid escalating border violence and Israeli warplanes causing sonic booms over Beirut.
Lastly, the United Nations is embarking on a second polio vaccination drive in Gaza, targeting 640,000 children with added micronutrients and nutritional screenings. This effort follows a successful first round and underscores the urgency brought on by the first polio case in 25 years amid restricted humanitarian access and the ongoing conflict.
