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  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Rising Middle East Tensions: Key Leaders Assassinated


n a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the leaders of two prominent Iranian-backed groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, were killed in separate attacks within 24 hours. These incidents have sparked fears of a broader regional conflict.

Hamas Leader Assassinated in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the inauguration of the new Iranian president. Hamas quickly blamed Israel for the attack, although Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility. Haniyeh’s death is a significant blow to Hamas, which has been engaged in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S.

Hezbollah Commander Killed in Beirut

Just hours before Haniyeh’s assassination, Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, was killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Beirut. Hezbollah, a heavily armed militia group based in Lebanon, has long been involved in conflicts with Israel. Shukr’s death further complicates the already tense situation in the region.

Reactions and Implications

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed to seek revenge for Haniyeh’s death, raising the specter of further violence. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory, warning Americans against traveling to Lebanon due to the rising tensions.

These assassinations come at a time when the region is already on edge following a series of violent incidents. The deaths of these key figures are likely to have significant repercussions, potentially undermining ongoing peace efforts and leading to further instability in the Middle East.


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