Middle East/ US sends additional troops
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East, taking measures to escalate the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese group that has been declared a terrorist organization and is supported by Iran. Their conflict has reached great proportions and the fear and danger of a regional war has increased.
Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman, did not provide more details or say how many troops will be sent to the region. Currently, there are 40,000 US troops in the Middle East. Ryder said that "a small additional number of American personnel are being sent" and that for security reasons, he could not provide further specifics.
Lebanon/ 492 victims from Israeli attacks
The Lebanese authorities took stock of the victims and wounded from Israeli airstrikes on the country's territory. 492 people have died, while over 1,600 people have been injured, says the country's Ministry of Health.
Israel's attacks have been described as a "destructive plan aimed at destroying Lebanese territories" by Lebanese authorities. Prime Minister Najib Mikati, in a conference, said that these attacks are a war of extermination, in every sense of the word.
Marie Antoinette's necklace goes up for auction
A diamond necklace worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette will go up for auction in November and has been priced at $2.8 million. The necklace has 3 rows of diamonds, is 300 carats and was created in the 18th century. This necklace was sold in 1973 to a private collector.
"These diamonds were used in various jewels after the Golkonda mines in India closed in the 18th century," said Andres White Corrill, director of royal sales in London. He said that it is very rare to find such diamonds dating from this century.
Turkey/Erdogan condemns Israel's attacks
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has strongly condemned Israel's attacks in Lebanon, which may be the reason for the spread of the war in the Middle East.
"The recent attacks against Lebanon and the recent statements made by Israel are a clear manifestation of efforts to spread the war in the region," Erdogan said during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which also raised the alarm about the chaos created in the Middle East region.
Erdogan also mentioned the genocide in Gaza, saying that peace in the region is being threatened. He accused global institutions and organizations, saying no significant steps have been taken to end the atrocity and stop Israel's carnage. He further added that the global system has lost credibility and that the institutions whose job it is to guarantee peace and security are in a state of moral collapse.
