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Gaza Under Siege as Israeli Offensive Ramps Up in Crowded South
This escalation has led to a marked increase in the death toll and has spurred evacuations, despite urgent calls from the United States and other nations for Israel to enhance its measures to protect civilians. 
This escalation has led to a marked increase in the death toll and has spurred evacuations, despite urgent calls from the United States and other nations for Israel to enhance its measures to protect civilians. -
Major Earthquake in Philippines Sparks Tsunami Fears and Widespread Evacuations
A powerful earthquake of at least magnitude 7.6 hit the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. The quake, which occurred on Saturday, led to concerns about potential large waves in the Philippines and Japan, although the U.S. Tsunami Warning System later stated that the tsunami threat had passed. 
A powerful earthquake of at least magnitude 7.6 hit the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. The quake, which occurred on Saturday, led to concerns about potential large waves in the Philippines and Japan, although the U.S. Tsunami Warning System later stated that the tsunami threat had passed. -
India-U.S. Relations Tested by Alleged Assassination Plot on U.S. Soil
However, while Modi and Biden were exchanging toasts, Indian government officials were busy planning an assassination on American soil. The target was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist activist holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada. 
However, while Modi and Biden were exchanging toasts, Indian government officials were busy planning an assassination on American soil. The target was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist activist holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada. -
COP28 Achieves Breakthrough in Climate 'Loss and Damage' Fund, Yet Faces Multiple Challenges
On the first day of COP28, a significant breakthrough was achieved as the conference agreed on a preliminary text for the climate "loss and damage" fund, specifying funding sources and assigning the World Bank as the custodian. However, this may not be the final text, as all documents are subject to change until the conference concludes on December 12. 
On the first day of COP28, a significant breakthrough was achieved as the conference agreed on a preliminary text for the climate "loss and damage" fund, specifying funding sources and assigning the World Bank as the custodian. However, this may not be the final text, as all documents are subject to change until the conference concludes on December 12. -
Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire Extended by One Day Amid Ongoing High Alert
On November 30, the Israeli military confirmed the extension of its temporary ceasefire with Hamas for an additional 24 hours, with the possibility of reaching a more enduring agreement. 
On November 30, the Israeli military confirmed the extension of its temporary ceasefire with Hamas for an additional 24 hours, with the possibility of reaching a more enduring agreement. -
US Pacific Missile Deployment Spurs China's Harsh Warning, Echoes of Cold War
China's state media has issued a stark response to the United States' announcement of deploying longer-range missiles in the Pacific region. 
China's state media has issued a stark response to the United States' announcement of deploying longer-range missiles in the Pacific region. -
Fossil Fuel Nations Under Fire Ahead of COP28 Amid Concerns Over Climate Commitments
As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to commence this Thursday, the frequent negative news surrounding major fossil fuel countries casts a shadow over the potential breakthrough achievements of the meeting. As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to commence this Thursday, the frequent negative news surrounding major fossil fuel countries casts a shadow over the potential breakthrough achievements of the meeting. -
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber Refutes Allegations of Promoting Oil Deals
The president of the upcoming UN climate conference COP28 in Dubai, Sultan Al Jaber, who also serves as the CEO of the United Arab Emirates' oil giant ADNOC, has robustly denied allegations that he intended to use his position to further fossil fuel deals for his country 
The president of the upcoming UN climate conference COP28 in Dubai, Sultan Al Jaber, who also serves as the CEO of the United Arab Emirates' oil giant ADNOC, has robustly denied allegations that he intended to use his position to further fossil fuel deals for his country -
Beijing Ramps Up Defense Posture in Response to Myanmar's Turmoil
The Chinese military is flexing its muscle along the Myanmar border amidst growing conflict in the region, signaling Beijing's heightened concern over regional stability. 
The Chinese military is flexing its muscle along the Myanmar border amidst growing conflict in the region, signaling Beijing's heightened concern over regional stability. -
China's Child Pneumonia Surge Triggers Global Watch
This uptick in cases, primarily pneumonia, has led to increased hospitalizations, prompting responses from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
This uptick in cases, primarily pneumonia, has led to increased hospitalizations, prompting responses from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
