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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. -
China's New Submarine Power Play: What It Means for U.S. Naval Supremacy
Amid an intensified global submarine arms race, China has made a landmark move, marking its debut in the nuclear-powered guided missile submarines sector, according to a recent Pentagon report. These developments, while posing fresh challenges for U.S. and other Indo-Pacific militaries, have curiously left Kremlin unfazed, emphasizing its robust strategic ties with Beijing. 
Amid an intensified global submarine arms race, China has made a landmark move, marking its debut in the nuclear-powered guided missile submarines sector, according to a recent Pentagon report. These developments, while posing fresh challenges for U.S. and other Indo-Pacific militaries, have curiously left Kremlin unfazed, emphasizing its robust strategic ties with Beijing. -
California Governor Gavin Newsom Meets Xi Jinping Amid National Tensions
In a move that has garnered significant attention, California Governor Gavin Newsom embarked on a diplomatic mission to China, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This visit, which comes amid a backdrop of strained U.S.-China relations, underscores the importance of state-level diplomacy in fostering international ties. 
In a move that has garnered significant attention, California Governor Gavin Newsom embarked on a diplomatic mission to China, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This visit, which comes amid a backdrop of strained U.S.-China relations, underscores the importance of state-level diplomacy in fostering international ties. -
Fact Check: Smallpox Outbreak in Gaza and Other Misinformation Debunked
Recent allegations of a smallpox outbreak in the Gaza Strip have been debunked as misinformation, but health experts warn that the territory's deteriorating conditions make the spread of other diseases imminent. Meanwhile, diplomatic tempers flare at the UN as calls for a ceasefire grow louder amid reports of escalating casualties, particularly among children. 
Recent allegations of a smallpox outbreak in the Gaza Strip have been debunked as misinformation, but health experts warn that the territory's deteriorating conditions make the spread of other diseases imminent. Meanwhile, diplomatic tempers flare at the UN as calls for a ceasefire grow louder amid reports of escalating casualties, particularly among children. -
UN Secretary-General António Guterres Faces Backlash Over Ceasefire Call in Israel-Hamas War
In a recent turn of events, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has called for the resignation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This comes in the wake of Guterres's speech advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. 
In a recent turn of events, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has called for the resignation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This comes in the wake of Guterres's speech advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. -
Captured Militants Reveal Hamas's Brutal Directives: 'The Plan Was to...Kill Everyone, including Women and Children'
In a series of harrowing revelations this week, Israeli security agencies unveiled video footage from the interrogations of captured Hamas militants. The confessions, punctuated with explicit details, have laid bare the depth of atrocities committed during the Palestinian group's recent attack on Israel. 
In a series of harrowing revelations this week, Israeli security agencies unveiled video footage from the interrogations of captured Hamas militants. The confessions, punctuated with explicit details, have laid bare the depth of atrocities committed during the Palestinian group's recent attack on Israel. -
Kremlin Finally Speaks Out on Vladimir Putin Health Scare and Body Double Buzz
Kremlin has addressed the rumors head-on. Kremlin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov categorically dismissed the reports, labeling them an "absurd hoax" and firmly denying claims of the president utilizing a body double for public 
Kremlin has addressed the rumors head-on. Kremlin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov categorically dismissed the reports, labeling them an "absurd hoax" and firmly denying claims of the president utilizing a body double for public -
Russian Oil Industry Reels as Another Top Executive Passes Away
Vladimir Nekrasov, the esteemed chairman of Lukoil, Russia's second-leading oil conglomerate, has died suddenly, the company announced. At 66, Nekrasov passed away from what has been initially identified as acute heart failure. 
Vladimir Nekrasov, the esteemed chairman of Lukoil, Russia's second-leading oil conglomerate, has died suddenly, the company announced. At 66, Nekrasov passed away from what has been initially identified as acute heart failure. -
U.S. Military Advisers Head to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict; Ground Assault on Gaza Delayed Amid Hostage Negotiations
Despite no official acknowledgment from Israel, developments in the Gaza conflict suggest that Israel has postponed a large-scale ground assault on Gaza under Western pressure, allowing time for hostage negotiations. 
Despite no official acknowledgment from Israel, developments in the Gaza conflict suggest that Israel has postponed a large-scale ground assault on Gaza under Western pressure, allowing time for hostage negotiations. -
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu Ousted Amidst Speculations and Political Turmoil
China's Defense Minister, Gen. Li Shangfu, has been removed from his position, marking the latest in a series of unexplained personnel shakeups within the country's top leadership. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has raised eyebrows globally, given the lack of official explanation and the minister's two-month-long absence from the public eye. 
China's Defense Minister, Gen. Li Shangfu, has been removed from his position, marking the latest in a series of unexplained personnel shakeups within the country's top leadership. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has raised eyebrows globally, given the lack of official explanation and the minister's two-month-long absence from the public eye.
