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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refineries, Causing Fire and Disrupting Production
Ukraine launched a second day of heavy drone attacks on Russian oil refineries Wednesday, causing a fire at Rosneft's largest refinery and forcing the shutdown of production at another facility. 
Ukraine launched a second day of heavy drone attacks on Russian oil refineries Wednesday, causing a fire at Rosneft's largest refinery and forcing the shutdown of production at another facility. -
Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon Targets Hamas Operative, Escalating Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon near the city of Tyre, resulting in the death of a Hamas member and a civilian passerby. The operation marks a continuation of Israel's military engagement in the region, which has seen an uptick in hostilities since the Hamas-led incursion into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7. 
An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon near the city of Tyre, resulting in the death of a Hamas member and a civilian passerby. The operation marks a continuation of Israel's military engagement in the region, which has seen an uptick in hostilities since the Hamas-led incursion into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7. -
Putin Warns West of Russia's Readiness for Nuclear War, Calls Potential US Troop Deployment to Ukraine 'Significant Escalation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Wednesday that his country is technically ready for a nuclear war and would consider the deployment of U.S. troops to Ukraine as a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Wednesday that his country is technically ready for a nuclear war and would consider the deployment of U.S. troops to Ukraine as a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict. -
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Mounting Chaos and Gang Violence
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of escalating chaos in the Caribbean nation, where heavily armed gangs have seized control of government structures and social order is on the verge of collapse. 
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of escalating chaos in the Caribbean nation, where heavily armed gangs have seized control of government structures and social order is on the verge of collapse. -
India Announces Rules to Implement Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims Ahead of General Election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, just weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a rare third term in office. 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, just weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a rare third term in office. -
IDF Confirms Strike Targeted Senior Hamas Officials in Gaza, Including Alleged Mastermind of October 7 Massacre
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that it struck the deputy commander of Hamas's military wing, Marwan Issa, in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, but the military is still evaluating the results of the operation and awaiting final confirmation of Issa's fate. The confirmation comes after a day of speculation about the possibility of Issa's death in the strike. 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that it struck the deputy commander of Hamas's military wing, Marwan Issa, in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, but the military is still evaluating the results of the operation and awaiting final confirmation of Issa's fate. The confirmation comes after a day of speculation about the possibility of Issa's death in the strike. -
At Least 50 Injured as LATAM Airlines' Boeing 787 Experiences Sudden Mid-Air Drop on Sydney-Auckland Flight
At least 50 people were injured when a Boeing 787 operated by LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN) experienced a sudden mid-air drop during a flight from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday. The South American carrier is currently investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred on flight LA800, carrying 263 passengers and nine cabin crew members. 
At least 50 people were injured when a Boeing 787 operated by LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN) experienced a sudden mid-air drop during a flight from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday. The South American carrier is currently investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred on flight LA800, carrying 263 passengers and nine cabin crew members. -
Two Pilots Suspended After Falling Asleep for 28 Minutes on Batik Air Flight with 150 Passengers
An alarming incident aboard an Indonesian Batik Air flight has raised serious concerns about pilot fatigue and aviation safety, as an investigation revealed that both pilots fell asleep mid-flight, leading the aircraft to deviate from its intended path. 
An alarming incident aboard an Indonesian Batik Air flight has raised serious concerns about pilot fatigue and aviation safety, as an investigation revealed that both pilots fell asleep mid-flight, leading the aircraft to deviate from its intended path. -
China's Military Maneuvers Near Taiwan Raise Tensions Amid Defense Spending Surge
China's intensification of military activities around Taiwan and significant defense budget increase are raising concerns over regional stability and potential conflict escalation. 
China's intensification of military activities around Taiwan and significant defense budget increase are raising concerns over regional stability and potential conflict escalation. -
Suspended Death Sentence for Australian Writer in China May Not Lead to Execution, Says Ambassador
Imprisoned Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was recently handed a suspended death sentence by a Beijing court on espionage charges, may not face execution. This statement comes from China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, providing a glimmer of hope for Yang's family and supporters. 
Imprisoned Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was recently handed a suspended death sentence by a Beijing court on espionage charges, may not face execution. This statement comes from China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, providing a glimmer of hope for Yang's family and supporters.
