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Israeli Military Escalates Ground Campaign in Gaza, Orders Mass Evacuations Amid Airstrikes
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. 
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. -
Volcanic Tragedy in Indonesia: Marapi Eruption Leaves 11 Dead, 12 Missing
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency. 
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency. -
China Claims US Navy Ship Illegally Entered South China Sea, Heightening Regional Tensions
China's military has accused a U.S. Navy ship of illegally entering its territorial waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. 
China's military has accused a U.S. Navy ship of illegally entering its territorial waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. -
Abandon Biden Movement Grows Among Muslim Americans Due to Gaza Stance
Muslim-American leaders from key swing states have announced a concerted effort to withdraw support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 elections. Their discontent stems from Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen a dramatic escalation in violence and casualties. 
Muslim-American leaders from key swing states have announced a concerted effort to withdraw support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 elections. Their discontent stems from Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen a dramatic escalation in violence and casualties. -
Israeli Military Grid Maps Deepen Despair in War-Torn Gaza
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in the southern part of the densely populated Gaza Strip. This strategic shift has resulted in a sharp increase in civilian casualties and further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region. 
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in the southern part of the densely populated Gaza Strip. This strategic shift has resulted in a sharp increase in civilian casualties and further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region. -
Gaza Under Siege as Israeli Offensive Ramps Up in Crowded South
This escalation has led to a marked increase in the death toll and has spurred evacuations, despite urgent calls from the United States and other nations for Israel to enhance its measures to protect civilians. 
This escalation has led to a marked increase in the death toll and has spurred evacuations, despite urgent calls from the United States and other nations for Israel to enhance its measures to protect civilians. -
Major Earthquake in Philippines Sparks Tsunami Fears and Widespread Evacuations
A powerful earthquake of at least magnitude 7.6 hit the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. The quake, which occurred on Saturday, led to concerns about potential large waves in the Philippines and Japan, although the U.S. Tsunami Warning System later stated that the tsunami threat had passed. 
A powerful earthquake of at least magnitude 7.6 hit the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. The quake, which occurred on Saturday, led to concerns about potential large waves in the Philippines and Japan, although the U.S. Tsunami Warning System later stated that the tsunami threat had passed. -
India-U.S. Relations Tested by Alleged Assassination Plot on U.S. Soil
However, while Modi and Biden were exchanging toasts, Indian government officials were busy planning an assassination on American soil. The target was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist activist holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada. 
However, while Modi and Biden were exchanging toasts, Indian government officials were busy planning an assassination on American soil. The target was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist activist holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada. -
COP28 Achieves Breakthrough in Climate 'Loss and Damage' Fund, Yet Faces Multiple Challenges
On the first day of COP28, a significant breakthrough was achieved as the conference agreed on a preliminary text for the climate "loss and damage" fund, specifying funding sources and assigning the World Bank as the custodian. However, this may not be the final text, as all documents are subject to change until the conference concludes on December 12. 
On the first day of COP28, a significant breakthrough was achieved as the conference agreed on a preliminary text for the climate "loss and damage" fund, specifying funding sources and assigning the World Bank as the custodian. However, this may not be the final text, as all documents are subject to change until the conference concludes on December 12. -
Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire Extended by One Day Amid Ongoing High Alert
On November 30, the Israeli military confirmed the extension of its temporary ceasefire with Hamas for an additional 24 hours, with the possibility of reaching a more enduring agreement. 
On November 30, the Israeli military confirmed the extension of its temporary ceasefire with Hamas for an additional 24 hours, with the possibility of reaching a more enduring agreement.
