Larry Lee
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Putin Responds to Ukrainian Cross-Border Raid with Military Mobilization
Russia has accused Ukrainian troops of crossing into its Kursk region and launching a "massive attack." This incident, if confirmed, marks the first ground incursion of its kind from Ukraine and intensifies the pressure on Moscow in an area largely untouched by the two-year war. 
Russia has accused Ukrainian troops of crossing into its Kursk region and launching a "massive attack." This incident, if confirmed, marks the first ground incursion of its kind from Ukraine and intensifies the pressure on Moscow in an area largely untouched by the two-year war. -
Army's Decision Seals Fate of Bangladesh's Longtime Leader Sheikh Hasina Amid Deadly Protests
Sheikh Hasina, the long-time leader of Bangladesh, was forced to flee the country following a decision by the army not to suppress the mounting protests against her regime. This decisive moment unfolded when the army, led by Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, refused to enforce a curfew on the night before Hasina's abrupt departure, signaling the end of her 15-year rule. 
Sheikh Hasina, the long-time leader of Bangladesh, was forced to flee the country following a decision by the army not to suppress the mounting protests against her regime. This decisive moment unfolded when the army, led by Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, refused to enforce a curfew on the night before Hasina's abrupt departure, signaling the end of her 15-year rule. -
U.S. Officials Detect Signs of Imminent Iranian Attack on Israe
U.S. officials have detected signs that Iran is preparing an attack on Israel in response to the recent assassination of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The specifics of the planned retaliation remain unclear, but there are concerns that Iran might employ a mix of unconventional and conventional methods. This development comes amid heightened tensions and a backdrop of recent military engagements in the region. 
U.S. officials have detected signs that Iran is preparing an attack on Israel in response to the recent assassination of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The specifics of the planned retaliation remain unclear, but there are concerns that Iran might employ a mix of unconventional and conventional methods. This development comes amid heightened tensions and a backdrop of recent military engagements in the region. -
Yahya Sinwar Ascends to Hamas Leadership After Haniyeh Assassination
Hamas has announced Yahya Sinwar as its new leader in Gaza, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. This leadership change comes at a critical juncture for the organization, which has been heavily involved in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 
Hamas has announced Yahya Sinwar as its new leader in Gaza, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. This leadership change comes at a critical juncture for the organization, which has been heavily involved in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. -
Hezbollah Strikes Israel Amid Threats of Further Retaliation
Hezbollah launched a series of drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel on Tuesday, but warned that its much-anticipated retaliation for the killing of a top commander last week was yet to come. The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group claimed responsibility for a swarm of attack drones targeting two military sites near Acre and an Israeli military vehicle in another location. 
Hezbollah launched a series of drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel on Tuesday, but warned that its much-anticipated retaliation for the killing of a top commander last week was yet to come. The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group claimed responsibility for a swarm of attack drones targeting two military sites near Acre and an Israeli military vehicle in another location. -
Muhammad Yunus Tapped to Lead Bangladesh as Hasina Resigns Amid Protests
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been asked to lead an interim government in Bangladesh following the resignation and flight of long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision comes in the wake of a powerful student-led protest movement that has swept through the country, culminating in the demand for new leadership. 
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been asked to lead an interim government in Bangladesh following the resignation and flight of long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision comes in the wake of a powerful student-led protest movement that has swept through the country, culminating in the demand for new leadership. -
Ukraine Strikes Back: Destroys Russian Warplane as F-16s Arrive
Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber and an ammunition depot at the Morozovsk airfield in Russia's Rostov region. This attack, which occurred on Saturday, also likely damaged two additional Su-34 warplanes, according to satellite imagery cited by Kyiv's military intelligence unit. 
Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber and an ammunition depot at the Morozovsk airfield in Russia's Rostov region. This attack, which occurred on Saturday, also likely damaged two additional Su-34 warplanes, according to satellite imagery cited by Kyiv's military intelligence unit. -
North Korea Escalates Tensions with Deployment of 250 Missile Launchers
North Korea announced the deployment of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers near its border with South Korea. This move marks the latest in a series of aggressive postures by Kim Jong Un, the country's leader, as tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula. 
North Korea announced the deployment of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers near its border with South Korea. This move marks the latest in a series of aggressive postures by Kim Jong Un, the country's leader, as tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula. -
Sheikh Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Deadly Protests, Heading to London
Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country on Monday amidst escalating anti-government protests that have left nearly 100 people dead in the capital, Dhaka. Sources confirmed that Hasina is en route to London, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country on Monday amidst escalating anti-government protests that have left nearly 100 people dead in the capital, Dhaka. Sources confirmed that Hasina is en route to London, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. -
Blinken Warns G7 of Imminent Iran and Hezbollah Attack on Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken alerted G7 counterparts on Sunday about an impending attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, potentially within the next 24 hours, according to sources briefed on the call. This urgent notification underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East and the pressing need for diplomatic intervention to prevent a broader conflict. 
Secretary of State Antony Blinken alerted G7 counterparts on Sunday about an impending attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, potentially within the next 24 hours, according to sources briefed on the call. This urgent notification underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East and the pressing need for diplomatic intervention to prevent a broader conflict.
