A proposed two-kilometre buffer zone for renewable energy projects in Victoria could risk billions of dollars in investment and tens of thousands of jobs, according to new analysis. The Clean Energy Council warns the policy, if enacted by the Coalition, would significantly reduce available land for development and impact investor confidence.
Israel has expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria by approximately 1,000 sq km since October 2023. These "buffer zones" aim to prevent future attacks but have displaced over 3 million people and are not recognized as new borders.
South Korea's defense ministry unveiled a plan to reduce the Civilian Control Line (CCL) buffer zone along the inter-Korean border from an average of 10 km to 6 km south of the MDL. This aims to allow wider civilian access, spur regional growth, and ease property development restrictions for local residents.
South Korea's defense ministry plans to reduce the Civilian Control Line (CCL) buffer zone along the inter-Korean border from an average of 10 km to 6 km. This aims to allow wider civilian access, spur regional growth, and ease property development restrictions for local residents.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will not withdraw its troops from the security zone in southern Lebanon under any circumstances. He pledged to continue operations against Hezbollah, despite anticipated international criticism. This comes amid reports of a US-Iran agreement for a ceasefire, including in Lebanon.
A Syrian report indicates Israeli incursions in the south are establishing an "unannounced buffer zone" through land leveling, infrastructure destruction, and temporary barriers. Researcher Rashid Hourani suggests this aims to maintain security control even after regional escalation ends, mirroring tactics in Gaza and South Lebanon.
Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan is considering a photography ban around its Japanese macaque enclosure after two men, claiming to be US nationals, were arrested for trespassing and filming the incident.
Clive Johnston from Sion Mills, County Tyrone, held an open-air service in a safe access zone near Causeway Hospital in July 2024.
Ehud Olmert noted that this does not eliminate the threat of rocket attacks by the Shiite Hezbollah group
Russian military has established control over the Zemlyanki settlement in the Kharkov Region, pushing Ukrainian units approximately 2 km away from the border with the Belgorod Region. By developing success in the Kharkov direction, Russian forces are forming a buffer zone at the junction with the Belgorod border area, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.
Donetsk leader Denis Pushilin says Russian troops are expanding a buffer zone in the Dnepropetrovsk Region to ensure security in the Donetsk People’s Republic and liberate the Zaporozhye Region. While progress has slowed as Ukrainian forces attempt counterattacks, Russian forces maintain control of the situation.
Russian Battlegroup North units have taken control of the Veterinarnoye settlement in the Kharkov Region, enabling advances in southern and western directions while forming a buffer zone near the Belgorod border area, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.
Experts say Israel's continued presence in south Lebanon is creating a "bleak" future as it destroys villages in what it is calling a "buffer zone" and a "Forward Defense Line".
Experts say Israel's continued presence in south Lebanon is creating a "bleak" future as it destroys villages in what it is calling a "buffer zone" and a "Forward Defense Line".
BEIRUT: Lebanon faces what officials described as “one of the most dangerous moments in recent memory” after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli forces from areas both south and north of the Litani River, triggering a renewed Israeli air and ground campaign. Announcing its ground incursion into southern Lebanon, Israel said it aims to establish what it called a permanent “security zone” along the border.
