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North Korea Warns of Military Response After U.S. Minuteman III ICBM Test
North Korea has strongly condemned the recent U.S. test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with Pyongyang suggesting that Washington's actions are pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula closer to a "new red line." In a statement from state media, North Korea communicated its intentions to fortify its military deterrent in the face of these tests, seen by many as a provocation. 
North Korea has strongly condemned the recent U.S. test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with Pyongyang suggesting that Washington's actions are pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula closer to a "new red line." In a statement from state media, North Korea communicated its intentions to fortify its military deterrent in the face of these tests, seen by many as a provocation. -
House Rejects Bipartisanship, Sends $14.5 Billion Israel Aid Bill Forward; Biden Signals Veto
In a contentious vote that deepened the partisan rift in Congress, the House of Representatives endorsed a nearly $14.5 billion aid package for Israel on Thursday. This latest move from the House, led by newly-installed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), has intensified the looming showdown with Senate leaders and the Biden administration. 
In a contentious vote that deepened the partisan rift in Congress, the House of Representatives endorsed a nearly $14.5 billion aid package for Israel on Thursday. This latest move from the House, led by newly-installed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), has intensified the looming showdown with Senate leaders and the Biden administration. -
Putin Pulls Russia from Nuclear Test Ban Amid Rising Global Tensions
Amid heightened tensions with Ukraine and the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially pulled out from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). While some view this as Moscow's bid to level the playing field with countries like the U.S. that never ratified the treaty, others interpret it as a calculated move by Putin to keep the threat of nuclear weapons looming over the international arena. 
Amid heightened tensions with Ukraine and the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially pulled out from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). While some view this as Moscow's bid to level the playing field with countries like the U.S. that never ratified the treaty, others interpret it as a calculated move by Putin to keep the threat of nuclear weapons looming over the international arena. -
Americans Among Hundreds Granted Exit from Gaza Amid War's Fury
Amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, hundreds of foreign citizens, including approximately 400 Americans, have received permission to depart the war-torn Gaza Strip. This marks a significant civilian exodus from the territory, where severe humanitarian issues persist due to ongoing military operations. 
Amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, hundreds of foreign citizens, including approximately 400 Americans, have received permission to depart the war-torn Gaza Strip. This marks a significant civilian exodus from the territory, where severe humanitarian issues persist due to ongoing military operations. -
Jabalia Refugee Camp Assault Claims at Least 195 Lives: Gaza's Dire Situation Prompts Evacuations
In the latest eruption of violence in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run government reported a soaring death toll, indicating that at least 195 Palestinians met their demise due to Israel's assaults on the Jabalia refugee camp. Such attacks have caught the sharp eyes of U.N. human rights officials, who have sounded the alarm over potential war crimes being committed. 
In the latest eruption of violence in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run government reported a soaring death toll, indicating that at least 195 Palestinians met their demise due to Israel's assaults on the Jabalia refugee camp. Such attacks have caught the sharp eyes of U.N. human rights officials, who have sounded the alarm over potential war crimes being committed. -
Rising Tensions in Gaza: Civilian Evacuations and Renewed Airstrikes Define Tense Landscape
As the conflict escalates in the Gaza Strip, the first wave of civilians, trapped since the war's onset more than three weeks ago, were evacuated to Egypt under a Qatari-mediated agreement. This evacuation arrives amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes, including a consecutive assault on Jabalia, Gaza's largest refugee camp, that has claimed dozens of lives and caused severe injuries. 
As the conflict escalates in the Gaza Strip, the first wave of civilians, trapped since the war's onset more than three weeks ago, were evacuated to Egypt under a Qatari-mediated agreement. This evacuation arrives amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes, including a consecutive assault on Jabalia, Gaza's largest refugee camp, that has claimed dozens of lives and caused severe injuries. -
'Putin's Death' Rumors Stir Russian Public, Kremlin Fights Back Against Hoax
In a time of global uncertainty and dynamic political landscapes, even rumors can send shockwaves through nations. Such was the case when whispers about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health, potentially leading to his death, circulated widely both within and outside Russia's borders. 
In a time of global uncertainty and dynamic political landscapes, even rumors can send shockwaves through nations. Such was the case when whispers about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health, potentially leading to his death, circulated widely both within and outside Russia's borders. -
COP28 Approaches: How Stakeholders Weigh Interests Amid First Global Stocktake
As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change approaches, the oil and natural gas industry is once again under the spotlight. The U.S. Presidential Climate Envoy, John Kerry, indicated during an interview in Abu Dhabi on October 31 that fossil fuel companies must be held accountable for excessive carbon dioxide emissions contributing to climate issues. 
As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change approaches, the oil and natural gas industry is once again under the spotlight. The U.S. Presidential Climate Envoy, John Kerry, indicated during an interview in Abu Dhabi on October 31 that fossil fuel companies must be held accountable for excessive carbon dioxide emissions contributing to climate issues. -
Why is North Korea Closing Multiple Embassies Worldwide?
North Korea, faced with economic challenges and the tightening grip of international sanctions, is pulling the shutters on multiple embassies around the globe, indicating a significant recalibration in its foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. North Korea, faced with economic challenges and the tightening grip of international sanctions, is pulling the shutters on multiple embassies around the globe, indicating a significant recalibration in its foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. -
King Charles III Confronts Britain's Dark Colonial Past in Kenya
In a move seen as confronting Britain's colonial past, King Charles III addressed historical atrocities committed under British colonial rule in Kenya. Speaking at a banquet in Nairobi on October 31, the monarch expressed deep regret for the past, emphasizing the need for facing history with candor. 
In a move seen as confronting Britain's colonial past, King Charles III addressed historical atrocities committed under British colonial rule in Kenya. Speaking at a banquet in Nairobi on October 31, the monarch expressed deep regret for the past, emphasizing the need for facing history with candor.
