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Kremlin Justifies Massive Military Buildup, Citing Western Threats and Instability—Moscow Poised to Surpass U.S. in Combat Troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant expansion of the Russian military, increasing its ranks by 180,000 troops. This expansion, which will bring the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million, positions Russia as the second largest military force in the world, trailing only China. The decision comes amid escalating tensions along Russia's western and eastern borders, prompting the Kremlin to bolster its military capabilities. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant expansion of the Russian military, increasing its ranks by 180,000 troops. This expansion, which will bring the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million, positions Russia as the second largest military force in the world, trailing only China. The decision comes amid escalating tensions along Russia's western and eastern borders, prompting the Kremlin to bolster its military capabilities. -
Israel Expands War Aims as Tensions Escalate with Hezbollah on Northern Front
Israel has expanded its war objectives amid growing tensions with Hezbollah, signaling a potential shift in focus to the country's northern front. In a significant development, the Israeli security cabinet has formally added the safe return of residents displaced from northern communities as an official war goal. This decision underscores the increasing pressure on the Israeli government to address the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon. 
Israel has expanded its war objectives amid growing tensions with Hezbollah, signaling a potential shift in focus to the country's northern front. In a significant development, the Israeli security cabinet has formally added the safe return of residents displaced from northern communities as an official war goal. This decision underscores the increasing pressure on the Israeli government to address the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon. -
Central Europe Struggles Against Devastating Floods as Death Toll Rises and Cities Brace for Impact
Central Europe is in the grip of its worst flooding in years, with the death toll rising as rivers continue to swell and cities scramble to protect themselves. At least 19 people have lost their lives as floodwaters inundate vast areas across Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Romania. The region has been hit by relentless rainfall, which has caused rivers to burst their banks, devastating historic towns, collapsing bridges, and destroying homes. 
Central Europe is in the grip of its worst flooding in years, with the death toll rising as rivers continue to swell and cities scramble to protect themselves. At least 19 people have lost their lives as floodwaters inundate vast areas across Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Romania. The region has been hit by relentless rainfall, which has caused rivers to burst their banks, devastating historic towns, collapsing bridges, and destroying homes. -
Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of Third U.S.-Made MQ-9 Drone Amid Rising Red Sea Tensions
The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, with Yemen's Houthi rebels claiming on Monday that they have downed yet another American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone. This incident marks the third such claim within a week, raising concerns over the increasing capabilities and aggression of the Houthi forces in the region. 
The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, with Yemen's Houthi rebels claiming on Monday that they have downed yet another American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone. This incident marks the third such claim within a week, raising concerns over the increasing capabilities and aggression of the Houthi forces in the region. -
Israel's Airstrikes Kill 16, Including 4 Children, as Tensions with Hamas and Hezbollah Escalate
At least 16 people, including five women and four children, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Palestinian health officials. The strikes come amid escalating tensions and continued violence in the region, which has seen over 41,000 Palestinians lose their lives since the conflict began nearly a year ago. 
At least 16 people, including five women and four children, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Palestinian health officials. The strikes come amid escalating tensions and continued violence in the region, which has seen over 41,000 Palestinians lose their lives since the conflict began nearly a year ago. -
Putin Orders 180,000 New Troops, Pushing Russian Army to 1.5 Million Amid Ongoing Tensions with NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to expand the size of the Russian armed forces by an additional 180,000 troops, bringing the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million. This latest move marks the third significant increase in Russia's military personnel since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. The decree, set to take effect on December 1, 2024, also boosts the overall number of military personnel within Russia's army to 2.38 million. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to expand the size of the Russian armed forces by an additional 180,000 troops, bringing the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million. This latest move marks the third significant increase in Russia's military personnel since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. The decree, set to take effect on December 1, 2024, also boosts the overall number of military personnel within Russia's army to 2.38 million. -
Houthi Missile Strikes Israel in Unprecedented Attack, Netanyahu Warns of Heavy Retaliation
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a long-range missile into central Israel on Sunday, marking the first time a projectile from Yemen has successfully reached Israeli soil. The attack, which the Houthis claim involved a new hypersonic missile, has raised alarms in Israel about the effectiveness of its missile defense systems and the growing threats it faces from multiple fronts. 
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a long-range missile into central Israel on Sunday, marking the first time a projectile from Yemen has successfully reached Israeli soil. The attack, which the Houthis claim involved a new hypersonic missile, has raised alarms in Israel about the effectiveness of its missile defense systems and the growing threats it faces from multiple fronts. -
Russia Signals Potential Nuclear Response as NATO Officials Back Ukraine's Right to Hit Targets Inside Russia with Long-Range Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the West, indicating that if Ukraine is permitted to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia, Moscow may respond with significant escalation, potentially including a nuclear weapons test. The caution comes as U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer deliberate on supplying Ukraine with U.S. ATACMS or British Storm Shadow missiles capable of reaching deep into Russian territory. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the West, indicating that if Ukraine is permitted to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia, Moscow may respond with significant escalation, potentially including a nuclear weapons test. The caution comes as U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer deliberate on supplying Ukraine with U.S. ATACMS or British Storm Shadow missiles capable of reaching deep into Russian territory. -
Russia Threatens to Turn Kyiv into 'Giant Melted Spot' as West Weighs Long-Range Missile Use in Ukraine
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, Moscow has issued a stark warning, threatening to reduce Kyiv to a "giant melted spot" if Western allies permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets deep within Russian territory. This alarming declaration by Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, underscores the growing volatility in the region as the West debates expanding Ukraine's military capabilities. 
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, Moscow has issued a stark warning, threatening to reduce Kyiv to a "giant melted spot" if Western allies permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets deep within Russian territory. This alarming declaration by Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, underscores the growing volatility in the region as the West debates expanding Ukraine's military capabilities. -
Putin's Allies Hint at Nuclear Options as West Considers Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
Russian officials issued stark warnings to the West on Saturday, threatening uncontrolled escalation-including possible nuclear responses-as Western leaders contemplate allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia. 
Russian officials issued stark warnings to the West on Saturday, threatening uncontrolled escalation-including possible nuclear responses-as Western leaders contemplate allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia.
