Larry Lee
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US Intelligence Suggests Putin Likely Not Directly Responsible for Navalny's Death, but Critics Remain Skeptical
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not directly order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. 
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not directly order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. -
Hamas Reviewing New Israeli Ceasefire Proposal as Egypt Intensifies Mediation Efforts in Gaza
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. 
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. -
Xi Jinping Calls on US to Stop 'Saying One Thing and Doing Another' in Meeting with Blinken
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday, marking the conclusion of Blinken's three-day visit to China aimed at stabilizing the strained relationship between the two superpowers. During the meeting, Xi warned the United States against treating China as an enemy and urged Washington to be "true to their words" and stop "saying one thing and doing another." 
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday, marking the conclusion of Blinken's three-day visit to China aimed at stabilizing the strained relationship between the two superpowers. During the meeting, Xi warned the United States against treating China as an enemy and urged Washington to be "true to their words" and stop "saying one thing and doing another." -
China Reportedly Hosts Talks Between Rival Palestinian Factions Hamas and Fatah Amid Gaza Conflict
China is hosting talks between the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Beijing on Friday, as part of its efforts to mediate an end to the internal divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. 
China is hosting talks between the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Beijing on Friday, as part of its efforts to mediate an end to the internal divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. -
U.S. Constructs Maritime Pier off Gaza Coast to Enhance Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the U.S. military has embarked on a significant project to construct a large floating pier off Gaza's coast, aimed at streamlining the delivery of aid to the embattled region. This initiative, announced by President Joe Biden in March, is set to be operational by early May, according to the U.S. Defense Department. 
Amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the U.S. military has embarked on a significant project to construct a large floating pier off Gaza's coast, aimed at streamlining the delivery of aid to the embattled region. This initiative, announced by President Joe Biden in March, is set to be operational by early May, according to the U.S. Defense Department. -
Houthis Intensify Attacks on US and Israeli Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Amid Gaza War Fallout
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi armed group has launched a series of attacks on US and Israeli vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, prompting a Western coalition of warships to defend against the strikes amid the ongoing fallout from the war in Gaza 
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi armed group has launched a series of attacks on US and Israeli vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, prompting a Western coalition of warships to defend against the strikes amid the ongoing fallout from the war in Gaza -
U.S. Secretly Sends Long-Range ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine, Used Twice Against Russian Forces
The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. 
The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. -
UN Rights Chief 'Horrified' by Reports of Mass Graves Containing Hundreds of Bodies at Gaza Hospitals
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. 
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. -
Satellite Imagery Suggests Israeli Strike Targeted Iranian Air Defense in Isfahan
Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. 
Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. -
UK to Boost Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, Sunak Announces During Poland Visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. 
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states.
