Larry Lee
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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. -
Train Collision in Bangladesh: A Tragic Mishap Claims 17 Lives and Raises Questions
In a tragic turn of events, at least 17 people lost their lives, and over 100 others sustained injuries when two trains collided in Bhairab, Bangladesh, located approximately 50 miles northeast of the nation's capital, Dhaka. The accident, which occurred on Monday around 3:30 p.m. local time, has sent shockwaves throughout the country and raised pressing questions about railway safety and operational protocols. 
In a tragic turn of events, at least 17 people lost their lives, and over 100 others sustained injuries when two trains collided in Bhairab, Bangladesh, located approximately 50 miles northeast of the nation's capital, Dhaka. The accident, which occurred on Monday around 3:30 p.m. local time, has sent shockwaves throughout the country and raised pressing questions about railway safety and operational protocols. -
Argentina's Election Shocks Markets; National Oil Company's U.S. Shares Drop Nearly 12%
Last weekend's Argentine presidential election brought unexpected results. Javier Milei, who advocates for "dollarization," failed to maintain the lead he had in the early August primaries. Contrary to most polls earlier this month, he did not secure the majority of votes required. Following the announcement of the results, Argentine stocks and bonds took a hit, while the local currency, the peso, strengthened. 
Last weekend's Argentine presidential election brought unexpected results. Javier Milei, who advocates for "dollarization," failed to maintain the lead he had in the early August primaries. Contrary to most polls earlier this month, he did not secure the majority of votes required. Following the announcement of the results, Argentine stocks and bonds took a hit, while the local currency, the peso, strengthened. -
CEOs and Companies Navigate Delicate Terrain Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, global corporations and their leaders are finding themselves in a precarious position. As the world watches the escalating tensions, CEOs and companies are grappling with how to respond, especially given the diverse opinions and expectations of their stakeholders. In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, global corporations and their leaders are finding themselves in a precarious position. As the world watches the escalating tensions, CEOs and companies are grappling with how to respond, especially given the diverse opinions and expectations of their stakeholders.
