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EU Summit Divided Over Gaza Ceasefire Call
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, the European Union (EU) has been embroiled in internal debates over supporting Israel's right to self-defense versus advocating for the protection of civilians. 
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, the European Union (EU) has been embroiled in internal debates over supporting Israel's right to self-defense versus advocating for the protection of civilians. -
Surprise Assaults by Ethnic Coalitions Intensify Myanmar Crisis
Amid rising tensions near its border with China, Myanmar's military is grappling to restore calm following a series of coordinated assaults led by a coalition of ethnic minority factions against junta forces. These uprisings, coming from the united "three brotherhood alliance" representing factions in both Shan and Rakhine states, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis. 
Amid rising tensions near its border with China, Myanmar's military is grappling to restore calm following a series of coordinated assaults led by a coalition of ethnic minority factions against junta forces. These uprisings, coming from the united "three brotherhood alliance" representing factions in both Shan and Rakhine states, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis. -
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian-Backed Facilities in Syria
In a decisive move, the United States military executed targeted airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The strikes, which were confirmed by both U.S. and Syrian officials, were aimed at deterring future attacks against American and coalition forces in the region. 
In a decisive move, the United States military executed targeted airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The strikes, which were confirmed by both U.S. and Syrian officials, were aimed at deterring future attacks against American and coalition forces in the region. -
Civilian Casualties Are the 'Price of Waging War': Biden's Remarks Spark Criticism
Amid the intensifying crisis in Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden candidly addressed the human cost of conflict, underscoring that civilian casualties are the "price of waging war." The comments made during a press conference at the White House's Rose Garden have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the Gaza crisis. 
Amid the intensifying crisis in Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden candidly addressed the human cost of conflict, underscoring that civilian casualties are the "price of waging war." The comments made during a press conference at the White House's Rose Garden have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the Gaza crisis. -
Kremlin Whispers: Unconfirmed Reports Fuel Speculation on Putin's Health
Murmurs and unverified reports from within the Kremlin have ignited a global storm of speculation regarding the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alleged inside sources suggest that the 71-year-old leader's condition is grave, further intensifying the mystery surrounding Putin's recent public absence. 
Murmurs and unverified reports from within the Kremlin have ignited a global storm of speculation regarding the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alleged inside sources suggest that the 71-year-old leader's condition is grave, further intensifying the mystery surrounding Putin's recent public absence. -
Tensions Escalate as Chinese Fighter Jet Comes Dangerously Close to US B-52 Bomber Over South China Sea
In a disconcerting incident above the South China Sea, a Chinese fighter jet flew within a mere 10 feet of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command confirmed. The harrowing encounter, which took place on Tuesday, witnessed the Chinese pilot approaching the B-52 with "uncontrolled excessive speed," jeopardizing the safety of both aircraft. 
In a disconcerting incident above the South China Sea, a Chinese fighter jet flew within a mere 10 feet of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command confirmed. The harrowing encounter, which took place on Tuesday, witnessed the Chinese pilot approaching the B-52 with "uncontrolled excessive speed," jeopardizing the safety of both aircraft. -
Arab Nations Condemn Israel Amid Regional Tensions; Oil Prices Fluctuate
On October 26, nine Arab countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco, issued a joint statement condemning Israel for implementing "collective punishment" on Palestinians. They called for the UN Security Council to immediately pass a resolution draft for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The countries criticized Israel for causing displacement among Palestinians, emphasizing that "self-defense cannot be a reason to violate international law and deliberately ignore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." 
On October 26, nine Arab countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco, issued a joint statement condemning Israel for implementing "collective punishment" on Palestinians. They called for the UN Security Council to immediately pass a resolution draft for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The countries criticized Israel for causing displacement among Palestinians, emphasizing that "self-defense cannot be a reason to violate international law and deliberately ignore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." -
Donald Trump Faces Legal Firestorm: Fined, Testifies, and Storms Out of Courtroom
In a series of dramatic events that unfolded in a New York City courtroom, former President Donald Trump was called to the witness stand in his $250 million state fraud case, fined $10,000 for violating a gag order, and made a hasty exit that left even his own legal team and Secret Service agents scrambling. 
In a series of dramatic events that unfolded in a New York City courtroom, former President Donald Trump was called to the witness stand in his $250 million state fraud case, fined $10,000 for violating a gag order, and made a hasty exit that left even his own legal team and Secret Service agents scrambling. -
What Are House Speaker Mike Johnson's Policy Stances?
After 22 days of internal disputes and three changes in Speaker candidates within the Republican Party, the relatively unknown Mike Johnson from Louisiana, serving as the Deputy Chair of the House Republican Conference, emerged as the new Speaker, surpassing several GOP heavyweights. 
After 22 days of internal disputes and three changes in Speaker candidates within the Republican Party, the relatively unknown Mike Johnson from Louisiana, serving as the Deputy Chair of the House Republican Conference, emerged as the new Speaker, surpassing several GOP heavyweights. -
Gaza Experiences Its Deadliest Airstrikes; Israel's Sovereign Credit Outlook Downgraded
While Israel postponed its ground assault on the Gaza Strip, it intensified its aerial bombardment, resulting in the deadliest airstrikes since the beginning of the current Israel-Palestine conflict. 
While Israel postponed its ground assault on the Gaza Strip, it intensified its aerial bombardment, resulting in the deadliest airstrikes since the beginning of the current Israel-Palestine conflict.
