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Iran's Hardline President Ebrahim Raisi Missing After Helicopter Crash Near Azerbaijan Border
Iran's hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, is missing in the country's mountains after his helicopter apparently crashed near the border with Azerbaijan on Sunday. The incident has sparked a massive rescue operation in the fog-shrouded forest, as the public is urged to pray for the president and his entourage, which included Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials. 
Iran's hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, is missing in the country's mountains after his helicopter apparently crashed near the border with Azerbaijan on Sunday. The incident has sparked a massive rescue operation in the fog-shrouded forest, as the public is urged to pray for the president and his entourage, which included Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials. -
IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Killed at Nova Music Festival in Gaza Tunnel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that they have recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival near the Gaza border. 
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that they have recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival near the Gaza border. -
Israel Rejects Genocide Claims at Hague as South Africa Seeks Urgent Action
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague became the battleground for a high-stakes legal confrontation between Israel and South Africa on Friday. Israel staunchly defended its military operations in Gaza, urging the court to dismiss South Africa's allegations of genocide and calling the case a "mockery" of the Genocide Convention. 
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague became the battleground for a high-stakes legal confrontation between Israel and South Africa on Friday. Israel staunchly defended its military operations in Gaza, urging the court to dismiss South Africa's allegations of genocide and calling the case a "mockery" of the Genocide Convention. -
First Aid Shipment Enters Gaza via U.S.-Built Pier Amid Intensified Israeli Offensive
The U.S. military has initiated a significant humanitarian effort in Gaza, deploying a temporary pier to facilitate the delivery of critical aid to the besieged enclave. Trucks carrying humanitarian supplies began moving ashore early Friday, utilizing the makeshift floating dock, which was constructed by the United States to counter the severe shortage of essential goods in Gaza. 
The U.S. military has initiated a significant humanitarian effort in Gaza, deploying a temporary pier to facilitate the delivery of critical aid to the besieged enclave. Trucks carrying humanitarian supplies began moving ashore early Friday, utilizing the makeshift floating dock, which was constructed by the United States to counter the severe shortage of essential goods in Gaza. -
Zelenskyy Visits Kharkiv and Demands Immediate Western Aid Amid Intensifying Russian Offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Kharkiv on Thursday, marking a critical visit to the country's second-largest city amid escalating Russian military activities in the region. This visit comes just days after Russian forces launched a new front across the northern border of Kharkiv oblast, intensifying the already brutal conflict. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Kharkiv on Thursday, marking a critical visit to the country's second-largest city amid escalating Russian military activities in the region. This visit comes just days after Russian forces launched a new front across the northern border of Kharkiv oblast, intensifying the already brutal conflict. -
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Rebukes Netanyahu Over Lack of Post-Hamas Plan for Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's leadership of ignoring his repeated requests to discuss a replacement for Hamas rule in Gaza, setting off a political firestorm that could threaten Netanyahu's hold on power. 
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's leadership of ignoring his repeated requests to discuss a replacement for Hamas rule in Gaza, setting off a political firestorm that could threaten Netanyahu's hold on power. -
Slovak Prime Minister Expected to Survive Assassination Attempt Amid Rising Political Tensions, Deputy PM Says
Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba expressed his belief that Fico would survive the attack, stating in an interview with the BBC's Newshour program, "Fortunately, as far as I know, the operation went well and I guess in the end he will survive." 
Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba expressed his belief that Fico would survive the attack, stating in an interview with the BBC's Newshour program, "Fortunately, as far as I know, the operation went well and I guess in the end he will survive." -
Violence Erupts in New Caledonia as France Imposes State of Emergency Amid Constitutional Changes
The French government has declared a state of emergency in its South Pacific island territory of New Caledonia after three days of deadly violence, with armed clashes between protesters, militias, and police, as well as buildings and cars set on fire in the capital, Nouméa. The unrest, considered the worst since the 1980s, has claimed the lives of at least four people, including a police officer who was shot at point-blank range. 
The French government has declared a state of emergency in its South Pacific island territory of New Caledonia after three days of deadly violence, with armed clashes between protesters, militias, and police, as well as buildings and cars set on fire in the capital, Nouméa. The unrest, considered the worst since the 1980s, has claimed the lives of at least four people, including a police officer who was shot at point-blank range. -
Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot Multiple Times, in A Life-threatening Condition
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times in an assassination attempt on Wednesday. The shooting took place outside the House of Culture in Handlova, about 90 miles northeast of the capital, Bratislava, following an off-site government meeting. 
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times in an assassination attempt on Wednesday. The shooting took place outside the House of Culture in Handlova, about 90 miles northeast of the capital, Bratislava, following an off-site government meeting. -
Lawrence Wong Inaugurated as Singapore's New Prime Minister, Pledges Continuity and Stability
Singapore has ushered in a new era of leadership with the inauguration of Lawrence Wong as the city-state's fourth prime minister. Wong, who takes over from Lee Hsien Loong, marks the first leadership change in two decades. The transition comes as part of a carefully orchestrated succession plan aimed at ensuring continuity and stability in the Southeast Asian financial hub. 
Singapore has ushered in a new era of leadership with the inauguration of Lawrence Wong as the city-state's fourth prime minister. Wong, who takes over from Lee Hsien Loong, marks the first leadership change in two decades. The transition comes as part of a carefully orchestrated succession plan aimed at ensuring continuity and stability in the Southeast Asian financial hub.
