Larry Lee
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Taiwan Shaken by 7.4 Magnitude Quake: Tsunami Warnings Echo Across the Pacific
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to transportation networks across the island nation. The quake, which occurred at 7:58 a.m. local time, was strong enough to collapse buildings in the southern city of Hualien and shake structures off their foundations in the capital, Taipei. 
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to transportation networks across the island nation. The quake, which occurred at 7:58 a.m. local time, was strong enough to collapse buildings in the southern city of Hualien and shake structures off their foundations in the capital, Taipei. -
World Central Kitchen Suspends Gaza Operations After Israeli Airstrike Kills 7 Aid Workers, Netanyahu Calls the Killing 'Unintended and Tragic'
Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region. 
Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region. -
India Refutes China's Renaming of Arunachal Pradesh Locations as Tensions Simmer
India has emphatically rejected China's recent attempt to rename around 30 locations within Arunachal Pradesh, a move that New Delhi has described as "senseless." The disputed northeastern Himalayan state, which Beijing refers to as Zangnan, is claimed by China as part of South Tibet, a claim that India firmly dismisses. 
India has emphatically rejected China's recent attempt to rename around 30 locations within Arunachal Pradesh, a move that New Delhi has described as "senseless." The disputed northeastern Himalayan state, which Beijing refers to as Zangnan, is claimed by China as part of South Tibet, a claim that India firmly dismisses. -
Experts Doubt Iran Will Directly Retaliate Against Israel After Strike Kills Senior IRGC Commander
While Iran has vowed a "swift, direct, and harsh" response to the attack, experts remain divided on whether the incident will lead to a direct confrontation or further proxy retaliation. 
While Iran has vowed a "swift, direct, and harsh" response to the attack, experts remain divided on whether the incident will lead to a direct confrontation or further proxy retaliation. -
Israeli Airstrike on Iranian Consulate in Damascus Threatens to Escalate Regional Tensions
An Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday has raised fears of a dangerous escalation in the Middle East, marking the most significant attack outside of Gaza since the start of the Hamas-Israel war nearly six months ago. 
An Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday has raised fears of a dangerous escalation in the Middle East, marking the most significant attack outside of Gaza since the start of the Hamas-Israel war nearly six months ago. -
Israelis Hold Largest Protest Since War Began, Demanding Hostage Release and Early Elections
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem over the weekend in the largest anti-government protests since the country went to war against Hamas in October. 
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem over the weekend in the largest anti-government protests since the country went to war against Hamas in October. -
Turkey's Opposition Deals Major Blow to Erdogan in Local Elections, Winning Key Cities
Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, as the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) claimed victory in key cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. 
Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, as the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) claimed victory in key cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. -
Tens of Thousands Rally Against Netanyahu's Government Amid Gaza War and Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemptions
In the largest anti-government protest since Israel went to war with Hamas in October, tens of thousands of Israelis flooded the streets of central Jerusalem on Sunday, urging the government to reach a cease-fire deal, free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, and hold early elections. 
In the largest anti-government protest since Israel went to war with Hamas in October, tens of thousands of Israelis flooded the streets of central Jerusalem on Sunday, urging the government to reach a cease-fire deal, free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, and hold early elections. -
Netanyahu Temporarily Hands Over Power to Deputy During Hernia Operation Amid Gaza Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "excellent" health following a successful hernia surgery at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to a statement from the hospital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "excellent" health following a successful hernia surgery at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to a statement from the hospital. -
US Accuses Russia of Spreading 'Manure' Over Moscow Attack Claims Linking Ukraine
The United States has strongly rebuked Russian officials for their claims linking last week's deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow to "Ukrainian nationalists." White House national security spokesman John Kirby labeled the Russian allegations as "nonsense propaganda," comparing the officials to "manure salesmen." 
The United States has strongly rebuked Russian officials for their claims linking last week's deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow to "Ukrainian nationalists." White House national security spokesman John Kirby labeled the Russian allegations as "nonsense propaganda," comparing the officials to "manure salesmen."
