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Global Protests Surge as Israel Nears Gaza City Assault
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine nears a month, the rising civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has sparked protests in an increasing number of countries. 
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine nears a month, the rising civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has sparked protests in an increasing number of countries. -
Lawrence Wong Set to Lead Singapore as PM Lee Hsien Loong Announces Step Down
In a move underscoring a significant political shift, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced plans to hand over the reins of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and the premiership to his Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, in a proactive transition ahead of the 2025 general election. This leadership change is slated to occur around the PAP's 70th anniversary in November 2024, which precedes the national polls. 
In a move underscoring a significant political shift, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced plans to hand over the reins of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and the premiership to his Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, in a proactive transition ahead of the 2025 general election. This leadership change is slated to occur around the PAP's 70th anniversary in November 2024, which precedes the national polls. -
U.S. Bolsters Taiwan's Defense Amidst Strategic Reevaluation - Report
The United States has intensified its military support for Taiwan, signaling a shift in its strategic approach to the island's defense amidst growing tensions with China. The latest $80 million military grant marks a departure from decades of carefully balanced military sales, as it is funded by U.S. taxpayers and does not require the lengthy approval process typical of foreign arms deals. 
The United States has intensified its military support for Taiwan, signaling a shift in its strategic approach to the island's defense amidst growing tensions with China. The latest $80 million military grant marks a departure from decades of carefully balanced military sales, as it is funded by U.S. taxpayers and does not require the lengthy approval process typical of foreign arms deals. -
Russia Flexes Nuclear Muscles with Bulava Missile Test Launch
Russia's maritime military prowess was on display as the country's defense ministry announced the successful test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the new Borei-class nuclear-powered submarine, Emperor Alexander III. This strategic move comes amidst escalating tensions with the West and marks a significant milestone in Russia's naval capabilities. 
Russia's maritime military prowess was on display as the country's defense ministry announced the successful test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the new Borei-class nuclear-powered submarine, Emperor Alexander III. This strategic move comes amidst escalating tensions with the West and marks a significant milestone in Russia's naval capabilities. -
Fatalities Mount at Al-Maghazi as Israeli Strikes Ravage Refugee Camp
The Israeli military's air campaign in the Gaza Strip escalated over the weekend, with a deadly strike hitting the densely populated Al-Maghazi refugee camp, raising the Palestinian death toll to over 9,700 since early October. The attack, which local health officials say killed 45 people, including a photojournalist's family, occurred despite Israel's instructions for civilians to seek refuge in the southern parts of Gaza. 
The Israeli military's air campaign in the Gaza Strip escalated over the weekend, with a deadly strike hitting the densely populated Al-Maghazi refugee camp, raising the Palestinian death toll to over 9,700 since early October. The attack, which local health officials say killed 45 people, including a photojournalist's family, occurred despite Israel's instructions for civilians to seek refuge in the southern parts of Gaza. -
Ukrainian Strike in Crimea Damages Russian Naval Might, Satellite Images Confirm
The Crimean Peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014, has been struck by Ukrainian forces. In a calculated strike, Ukrainian missiles targeted the Zaliv shipyard in the city of Kerch, causing damage to Russian naval assets. 
The Crimean Peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014, has been struck by Ukrainian forces. In a calculated strike, Ukrainian missiles targeted the Zaliv shipyard in the city of Kerch, causing damage to Russian naval assets. -
Blinken Makes Unannounced West Bank Visit to Palestinian Leader, Seeks Diplomatic Path in Ramallah Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his Middle East outreach to include a visit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, amidst the intense backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The unannounced stopover, under the cloak of heightened security, underscores the Biden administration's concerted effort to curtail civilian affliction in the Gaza Strip and foster a vision for the region's future beyond the current hostility. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his Middle East outreach to include a visit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, amidst the intense backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The unannounced stopover, under the cloak of heightened security, underscores the Biden administration's concerted effort to curtail civilian affliction in the Gaza Strip and foster a vision for the region's future beyond the current hostility. -
Gaza City Encircled as Israeli Ground Forces Advance
Israeli ground forces continue to advance on Gaza City from the north, supported by air and naval cover. According to the latest statements from the Israeli military, they have essentially completed the main fighting in the suburbs around Gaza City, achieving an encirclement from the north and south. 
Israeli ground forces continue to advance on Gaza City from the north, supported by air and naval cover. According to the latest statements from the Israeli military, they have essentially completed the main fighting in the suburbs around Gaza City, achieving an encirclement from the north and south. -
Barack Obama Stresses 'Nobody's Hands Are Clean' in Quest for Israel-Palestine Peace
Speaking on the podcast "Pod Save America," Obama highlighted the multifaceted aspects of the struggle, remarking, "And you then have to admit nobody's hands are clean, that all of us are complicit to some degree." His candid reflection included thoughts on his own presidency's efforts and challenges in the region. 
Speaking on the podcast "Pod Save America," Obama highlighted the multifaceted aspects of the struggle, remarking, "And you then have to admit nobody's hands are clean, that all of us are complicit to some degree." His candid reflection included thoughts on his own presidency's efforts and challenges in the region. -
Blinken Resists Arab Leaders' Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Growing Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken finds himself at odds with Arab leaders advocating for an immediate ceasefire. During a tension-filled press conference in Amman, Blinken stood firm against the calls, voicing concern that a premature halt to hostilities would offer Hamas, the Palestinian militant group at the center of the conflict, an opportunity to fortify and launch further attacks on Israel. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken finds himself at odds with Arab leaders advocating for an immediate ceasefire. During a tension-filled press conference in Amman, Blinken stood firm against the calls, voicing concern that a premature halt to hostilities would offer Hamas, the Palestinian militant group at the center of the conflict, an opportunity to fortify and launch further attacks on Israel.
