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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. -
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.
