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Israel's political divisions have burst into public view as cabinet ministers openly clashed over the military's plans to investigate failures linked to a deadly October attack by Palestinian militants in…
North Korea fired over 200 artillery shells near a disputed sea border with South Korea on January 5th, triggering evacuation orders on a nearby South Korean island. The provocation comes…
US and Ukraine Accuse Russia of Using North Korean Supplied Missiles in Deadly Attacks According to senior U.S. officials and statements from Ukrainian officials, Russia has acquired and recently launched…
Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have engaged in cross-border attacks and rocket strikes over the past week, resulting in military and civilian casualties on both sides. The latest flare-up follows months…
Secretary Has Been at Walter Reed Since January 1st Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III was secretly hospitalized on January 1st at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to…
Torrential rains brought by Storm Henk have caused devastating floods across England over the past week, with hundreds of homes evacuated and major disruptions to infrastructure. Hundreds Forced to Evacuate…
Forest officials in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Tiger Reserve coordinated a daring rescue and emotional reunion between a mother elephant and her 5-month-old calf earlier this week. After days of tracking…
Background The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli-Egyptian blockade since 2007 when Hamas took control of the territory. This has severely impacted living conditions for the 2 million Palestinian…
Iraq's prime minister has declared his intention to end the presence of US-led coalition forces in Iraq after a US drone strike killed a senior militia commander in Baghdad last…
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has unveiled a plan for Gaza following the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to reports. The plan aims to remove Hamas from power…
Secretary Admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on New Year's Day US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center since January…
German farmers have escalated their protests against planned agricultural subsidy cuts, blocking roads and confronting politicians in demonstrations that highlight growing tensions within the country's governing coalition. Farmers Trap Economy…
A devastating arson attack on a packed passenger train in Bangladesh has killed at least 4 people and injured over 50 others just days before the country holds highly divisive…
The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of Hamas, the militant Palestinian group…
Global food prices fell nearly 14% in 2023, marking the steepest annual decline since 2015, the United Nations reported. However, prices for some key staples like rice and sugar bucked…
Ukraine has retaken territory from Russia in recent weeks as Moscow's military offensive continues to struggle. This comes amid some Russian gains near the frontline, but overall momentum appears to…
Hundreds Evacuated as Rivers Overflow After Days of Heavy Rainfall Torrential rainfall from Storm Henk has caused devastating flooding across central and eastern England over the past week, leaving homes…
Documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were recently unsealed, providing new details about Epstein's powerful connections and the horrific abuse that took place. These documents have brought intense…
Escalating clashes and rhetoric have raised fears that Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah may be on the path to all-out war. Over 76,000 civilians have been displaced in border areas…
Israel's political leadership is in disarray as divisions burst open among top ministers over the government's plans for Gaza following recent fighting there. A high-level meeting of the security cabinet…
Introduction Baku, Azerbaijan - In a controversial move, Azerbaijan has appointed former oil industry veteran Mukhtar Babayev to serve as president of the United Nations' COP29 climate change conference in…
U.S. Accuses Russia of Deploying North Korean Ballistic Missiles The White House announced on January 4th that Russia has acquired and used North Korean short range ballistic missiles in recent…
The US Commerce Department announced on January 5th that it would be imposing duties on imports of tin mill products from China, South Korea, Canada and Germany after finding that…
Israel's assassination of a top Hamas leader in Beirut has sparked fears of a wider regional conflict, with the militant group Hamas and its ally Hezbollah threatening retaliation. Israel Strikes…
The Indian Navy has rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a hijacked merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea. The daring raid took place amid high drama on the…
Iran's network of proxy militant groups across the Middle East has come under increasing attack in recent months, threatening a key element of Tehran's regional strategy. Groups like Hamas, Hezbollah…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, has announced she will step down from the throne on January 14th, 2024 after 50 years as head of state. Her eldest…
Israel's coalition government descended into open internal warfare this week as right-wing ministers furiously attacked the military chief over the probe into an October flare-up with Gaza, leading Prime Minister…
Senegal's Supreme Court on January 5th rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal of his libel conviction, dealing a major blow to his hopes of running in the February 25 presidential…
High prices in 2022 lead to reductions, but war and weather threats persist Global food commodity prices fell significantly over the course of 2022, declining 13.7% from record highs the…
South Africa has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing it of practicing apartheid and committing genocide in Gaza. This controversial legal move has…
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border have escalated sharply in recent days, with fighting displacing tens of thousands and provocative rhetoric from leaders on both sides stoking fears of another war…
A series of strong earthquakes struck Japan's western coast on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving at least 94 people dead with dozens still missing as of January…
Fresh scrutiny around Prince Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has erupted after the unsealing of new court documents that allege the royal attended an "underage orgy" and…
Artillery shells from fighting between Myanmar's military and ethnic rebels struck a border town in China's Yunnan province on December 28, injuring five people and damaging homes. China strongly condemned…
Taiwan will hold its presidential election on January 11th, pitting incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) against challenger Ko Wen-je, the Mayor of Taipei. The election…
Russian forces carried out a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on January 1st and 2nd, killing at least 12 civilians and wounding over 100 more. The…
A runway incursion at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on January 3rd resulted in a fiery collision between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a Coast Guard aircraft, leaving 5 dead. The…
The US Department of Commerce has issued a final determination imposing duties on imports of tin mill products from China, Canada, and Germany, alleging that these countries are dumping subsidized…
Bangladesh held general elections on January 5th, 2024 that were won in a landslide by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League party and its allies. However, the election was…
Taiwan heads to the polls this weekend in an election that could have significant implications for cross-strait and US-China relations. The election pits the incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen of the…
Ukraine has unleashed a series of drone and missile strikes across Crimea and southern Russia over the past days as part of what appears to be a new strategy to…
McDonald's is facing growing backlash in Muslim-majority countries over past donations to charities supporting Israeli soldiers, resulting in meaningful sales declines across the Middle East. The company's CEO blamed "misinformation"…
Actor Christian Oliver, best known for his roles in films like Speed Racer and The Good German, was tragically killed along with his two young daughters on January 5th, 2023…
Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympic sprinter nicknamed “Blade Runner”, was released from prison on parole today after serving half of his 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend…
North Korea fired over 200 artillery shells near the maritime border with South Korea on January 4th, violating a 2018 military agreement and prompting evacuation orders on a nearby South…
Azerbaijan's appointment of former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead the COP29 climate talks in 2024 has sparked worry among climate activists over potential conflicts of interest. As the host…
McDonald's is facing backlash and boycotts in the Middle East over perceived support for Israel in its conflict with Palestine, which is negatively impacting sales and business operations in the…
Israel has dramatically escalated its military offensive in Gaza over the past day, carrying out widespread airstrikes and moving ground troops deeper into the territory as it presses forward with…
Secretary of State Embarks on Regional Tour Aiming to Deescalate Tensions U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Thursday on a high-stakes trip to the Middle East, seeking to ease…
The Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, have continued attacks in the Red Sea over the past week despite warnings from the US and allies. Most recently, a Houthi drone…
Long-Serving MP Resigns Party Whip In Protest Over Controversial Licensing Policy Long-serving Conservative MP and former minister Chris Skidmore has dramatically resigned the Tory party whip in protest over the…
Israel has reportedly carried out an assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Beirut, an attack that could have major implications for stability in the region. Saleh al-Arouri, deputy leader…
The United States carried out a drone strike in Baghdad early Thursday morning, killing a senior commander of an Iran-backed militia group. The strike threatens to destabilize Iraq's fragile government…
The Indian Navy has rescued the crew of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that was boarded by armed men off the coast of Somalia earlier this week, in a dramatic high…
Israel has killed a senior Hamas leader in a targeted strike in Beirut, Lebanon, significantly escalating tensions and triggering vows of retaliation. The killing of 62-year-old Saleh al-Arouri, deputy leader…
Israel has dramatically escalated its military campaign in Gaza over the past few days, with a rising death toll and no signs of the conflict abating. Intense battles are raging…
A fun father-daughters getaway turned to tragedy this week when actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed in a plane crash off the coast of the small…
Summary A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and collapsing buildings along the country's western coast. Over 90 people have been…
Russia has launched multiple attacks on Ukraine using North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles over the past few days, according to statements from the White House and other officials. This represents a…
The Indian Navy has successfully rescued the crew of a hijacked Liberian-flagged ship off the coast of Somalia. INS Chennai, a stealth guided missile destroyer, was deployed to assist the…
The United States conducted an airstrike in Baghdad, Iraq on January 4th, targeting facilities affiliated with Iran-backed militias. The strike killed at least 4 militia members and has raised tensions…
North Korea conducted artillery drills along the disputed maritime border with South Korea early Friday, prompting an evacuation order of a South Korean island. The barrage of artillery fire marked…
Thousands of junior doctors across England continued their historic strike action for a second day on Friday, as a dispute over pay and working conditions remains deadlocked. The walkout, which…
Background The Vatican released a response this week to address concerns raised by some bishops over a 2021 document that opened the door to blessings for same-sex couples under certain…
Torrential rain and stormy weather from Storm Henk has caused major flooding across parts of the UK, with hundreds evacuated from their homes and travel severely disrupted. Several regions have…
China has urged its citizens to evacuate an area along the border with Myanmar, citing growing safety risks from an intensifying battle between Myanmar's military and ethnic minority rebels. Background…
A comprehensive new study published this week in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution has found that African raptors, including iconic birds of prey like vultures, eagles, and hawks, are…
Documents released by House Democrats reveal that Donald Trump's businesses took in millions of dollars from foreign governments while he was president, raising further concerns about conflicts of interest and…
South Africa has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention through its actions in the…
Background of the Conflict US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on another Middle East trip to try to ease tensions stemming from renewed fighting between Israel and Palestinian…
A senior Hamas leader was assassinated in an explosion in Beirut on January 2nd, an attack that many suspect was carried out by Israel. The killing of 62-year-old Saleh al-Arouri,…
A Japan Airlines passenger plane carrying 371 people collided with a small aircraft on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on January 2nd, 2024. The crash left 5 people dead…
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has outlined a new phase in the ongoing conflict with Gaza, including plans for the territory after Hamas is removed from power. The announcement comes…
North Korea conducted artillery drills on January 5th along the disputed maritime border with South Korea, firing over 200 artillery shells that landed near the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong.…
South Africa has filed an application at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during the 2014, 2021, and 2022 wars in Gaza. This…
Background The West Bank has seen an increase in Israeli military operations and raids over the past year, sparking clashes and growing tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinians living in…
The Indian Navy has dispatched a warship to intercept a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel that was hijacked by armed assailants off the coast of Somalia earlier this week. The ship, MV…
Overview A new report released by House Democrats on the Committee on Oversight and Accountability alleges that former President Donald Trump's businesses took in millions of dollars from foreign governments…
A Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a Coast Guard aircraft on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on January 2nd, 2024, erupting into a fiery blaze. Miraculously, thanks to…
Houthi rebels in Yemen have dramatically escalated attacks on commercial and military vessels transiting the Red Sea over the past two months. The attacks, carried out using explosive-laden drone boats,…
At least 84 people were killed and over 200 injured in twin suicide bombings that struck a memorial ceremony in Iran on Thursday for Qassem Soleimani, the senior Iranian military…
South Korea issued an evacuation order on Friday for residents on the island of Yeonpyeong after North Korea fired over 200 artillery shells near the disputed maritime border between the…
Overview U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to the Middle East this week for talks with Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab leaders as the region grapples with the aftermath…
Escalating violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, along with attacks attributed to Iran and Hezbollah on Israeli targets in Syria and Lebanon, have sparked fears of a wider regional…
A US drone strike in Baghdad has killed a senior leader of an Iran-backed militia group blamed for recent attacks on US and coalition targets in Iraq, officials confirmed Thursday.…
Overview of the Incident On January 2nd, 2024, Japan Airlines flight JL516, an Airbus A350 carrying 307 passengers and crew, was involved in a runway collision with a Dash 8…
Western leaders have expressed skepticism over Vladimir Putin's recent calls for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. The gestures are seen as a ploy amid battlefield setbacks, rather…
North Korea Launches Over 200 Rounds in Offshore Drills North Korea conducted artillery drills offshore on January 5th, firing over 200 rounds near the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. The…
After a record-breaking 50 years on the throne, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced she will abdicate in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, on January 14th, 2024.…
PBS NewsHour, the long-running public broadcasting news program, has seen a surge in viewership and donations over the past month after launching several new initiatives aimed at expanding its reach…
The Vatican issued a detailed 5-page explanation this week defending its recent declaration that Catholic clergy cannot bless same-sex unions, while also stating that individual blessings for same-sex couples are…
Introduction A US drone strike in Baghdad on January 4th killed a top leader of an Iran-backed militia group blamed for a series of attacks targeting American interests in Iraq,…
Iran's extensive network of proxy militias and partners across the Middle East, often referred to as the "Axis of Resistance," has come under increasing attack in recent days from Israeli…
Over 370 Passengers Evacuate Burning Plane After Collision on Runway In an incredible stroke of luck, all 379 passengers and crew onboard a Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 jetliner escaped…
Sweden is reeling after a severe snowstorm left hundreds stranded on highways, knocked out power for thousands, and brought record-shattering cold across the region. Hundreds Stranded as Storm Snarls Traffic…
Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013, is set to be released on parole tomorrow after serving half of…
Introduction U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Thursday on a high-stakes trip to the Middle East, his second visit to the region in less than three months as fears…
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has unveiled a controversial plan for administering Gaza after an expected Israeli military victory over Hamas. The plan envisions greater Palestinian self-governance but under foreign…
Iran's "Axis of Resistance" Ramps Up Attacks Across Middle East Over the past week, Iran's network of allied militia groups across the Middle East, known as the "Axis of Resistance,"…
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