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North Korea Fires Multiple Missiles into the Sea of Japan as U.S. Secretary of State Visits South Korea
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, just days after the United States concluded joint military drills with South Korea, which Pyongyang considers provocative. The missile tests also coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul for a multinational democracy summit, further heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula. 
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, just days after the United States concluded joint military drills with South Korea, which Pyongyang considers provocative. The missile tests also coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul for a multinational democracy summit, further heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula. -
Israeli Military Raids Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, Patients and Medical Staff Trapped
The Israeli military conducted an overnight raid on Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in the territory, early Monday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation aimed to "thwart terrorist activity" and track down senior Hamas terrorists allegedly hiding inside the building, where displaced civilians have taken shelter. 
The Israeli military conducted an overnight raid on Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in the territory, early Monday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation aimed to "thwart terrorist activity" and track down senior Hamas terrorists allegedly hiding inside the building, where displaced civilians have taken shelter. -
Putin Secures Landslide Victory in Russia's Stage-Managed Election Amid Opposition Crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's stage-managed election, cementing his grip on power until at least 2030. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's stage-managed election, cementing his grip on power until at least 2030. -
Vaughan Gething Elected as First Black Leader in Wales and Europe
Vaughan Gething has been chosen to lead Wales' semi-autonomous government, making history as the first Black leader not just in the UK, but potentially in any European nation. Winning 51.7% of the vote, Gething's triumph in the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest marks a significant moment in the political landscape of Wales and Europe at large. 
Vaughan Gething has been chosen to lead Wales' semi-autonomous government, making history as the first Black leader not just in the UK, but potentially in any European nation. Winning 51.7% of the vote, Gething's triumph in the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest marks a significant moment in the political landscape of Wales and Europe at large. -
India Prepares for Monumental Election: Modi Seeks Third Term Amidst Democratic Debates
India is gearing up for a historic national election set to unfold in seven phases starting April 19, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. This electoral exercise, expected to be the world's largest, will see nearly a billion eligible voters casting their ballots, highlighting the colossal scale of democracy in action within the country. 
India is gearing up for a historic national election set to unfold in seven phases starting April 19, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. This electoral exercise, expected to be the world's largest, will see nearly a billion eligible voters casting their ballots, highlighting the colossal scale of democracy in action within the country. -
U.S. Weighs Response Amid Fears of Israeli Military Action in Gaza’s Rafah
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. 
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. -
Russian 'Double Tap' Missile Strike Kills at Least 20, Including Rescuers, in Odesa Attack
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure on Friday, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others. 
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure on Friday, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others. -
G7 Warns Iran Against Missile Shipments to Russia with Potential Sanctions
The Group of Seven (G7) nations, comprising the world's major democracies, has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the potential transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. 
The Group of Seven (G7) nations, comprising the world's major democracies, has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the potential transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. -
Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Gazans Awaiting Humanitarian Aid and Kill at Least 20, Escalating Crisis
At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. 
At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. -
Shelling at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Raises International Alarm
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has once again become a focal point of international concern amid reports of shelling attributed to the Ukrainian army. The facility, currently under Russian control following the escalation of conflict over two years ago, is situated in a critically vulnerable position, caught in the crossfire of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. 
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has once again become a focal point of international concern amid reports of shelling attributed to the Ukrainian army. The facility, currently under Russian control following the escalation of conflict over two years ago, is situated in a critically vulnerable position, caught in the crossfire of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
