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U.S. Signals Escalation Against Iran-Backed Groups with Further Strikes
The United States has indicated a strategic intensification of its military operations against Iran-backed groups across the region. 
The United States has indicated a strategic intensification of its military operations against Iran-backed groups across the region. -
Michelle O’Neill Breaks New Ground as Northern Ireland's First Nationalist Leader
Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin has assumed the role of First Minister, marking the first time a nationalist leader has held this position in the region's devolved legislature. This significant shift comes as part of a broader agreement to resume power-sharing after a hiatus of two years, driven by disputes over post-Brexit trading arrangements among other issues. 
Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin has assumed the role of First Minister, marking the first time a nationalist leader has held this position in the region's devolved legislature. This significant shift comes as part of a broader agreement to resume power-sharing after a hiatus of two years, driven by disputes over post-Brexit trading arrangements among other issues. -
U.S. Retaliates with Airstrikes on IRGC Targets in Iraq and Syria After Deadly Drone Attack
The United States carried out extensive airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, targeting over 85 facilities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and related militia groups. 
The United States carried out extensive airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, targeting over 85 facilities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and related militia groups. -
Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Razak's Jail Term Cut Amid Continuing 1MDB Controversy
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, once embroiled in the extensive 1MDB corruption scandal, has seen his 12-year prison sentence for corruption charges notably reduced by half, as confirmed by the country's Federal Territories Pardon Board. 
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, once embroiled in the extensive 1MDB corruption scandal, has seen his 12-year prison sentence for corruption charges notably reduced by half, as confirmed by the country's Federal Territories Pardon Board. -
Biden's Executive Order Targets Violence in West Bank, Signals Shift in U.S. Policy
President Biden has issued an executive order that could reshape the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This executive action, targeting Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks against Palestinians, marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the ongoing tensions in the region. 
President Biden has issued an executive order that could reshape the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This executive action, targeting Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks against Palestinians, marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the ongoing tensions in the region. -
EU Unites to Forge €50 Billion Support Deal for Ukraine, Overcoming Diplomatic Impasses
The European Union's 27 member states have coalesced around a substantial €50 billion aid package aimed at bolstering Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict. 
The European Union's 27 member states have coalesced around a substantial €50 billion aid package aimed at bolstering Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict. -
China Pressures Ukraine to Remove Chinese Firms from 'War Sponsors' Blacklist: Report
China has exerted pressure on Ukraine to expunge the names of several Chinese corporations from a contentious list that brands them as "international sponsors of war." This demand comes in the wake of heightened tensions between the two nations, with China asserting that the inclusion of its companies could potentially deteriorate bilateral relations. 
China has exerted pressure on Ukraine to expunge the names of several Chinese corporations from a contentious list that brands them as "international sponsors of war." This demand comes in the wake of heightened tensions between the two nations, with China asserting that the inclusion of its companies could potentially deteriorate bilateral relations. -
China Reports Fatal Case of Rare Combined Bird Flu Strains
In a concerning development from China, a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province succumbed to a novel combination of bird flu strains, marking a rare instance of dual infection that has put global health authorities on alert. 
In a concerning development from China, a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province succumbed to a novel combination of bird flu strains, marking a rare instance of dual infection that has put global health authorities on alert. -
White House Identifies Islamic Resistance in Iraq as Culprit in Drone Attack That Killed Three US Troops
The White House has attributed a fatal drone strike in Jordan, which resulted in the death of three American service members, to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition that includes various militant factions such as Kata'ib Hezbollah. 
The White House has attributed a fatal drone strike in Jordan, which resulted in the death of three American service members, to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition that includes various militant factions such as Kata'ib Hezbollah. -
Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any US Military Action Following Jordan Attack
Iran's riposte to the anticipatory murmurings of U.S. retaliation was swift and unequivocal. Hossein Salami, the chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, issued a stern warning 
Iran's riposte to the anticipatory murmurings of U.S. retaliation was swift and unequivocal. Hossein Salami, the chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, issued a stern warning
