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Israel Vows ‘All Necessary Measures’ to Stop Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel's government on Sunday ordered its military to intercept a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others, warning it would take "all necessary measures" to prevent the ship from reaching Palestinian waters. The move has drawn international scrutiny and accusations of disproportionate force as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen under a protracted blockade. 
Israel's government on Sunday ordered its military to intercept a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others, warning it would take "all necessary measures" to prevent the ship from reaching Palestinian waters. The move has drawn international scrutiny and accusations of disproportionate force as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen under a protracted blockade. -
Netanyahu Confirms Arming Gaza Clans Linked to Criminal Activity Amid Outcry Over 52 Palestinian Deaths
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly acknowledged that Israel has armed Palestinian clans in Gaza as part of its campaign against Hamas, drawing sharp domestic and international criticism over ties between the groups and alleged jihadist or criminal activity. The admission came as strikes by Israeli forces killed at least 52 Palestinians on Thursday, further escalating an already dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly acknowledged that Israel has armed Palestinian clans in Gaza as part of its campaign against Hamas, drawing sharp domestic and international criticism over ties between the groups and alleged jihadist or criminal activity. The admission came as strikes by Israeli forces killed at least 52 Palestinians on Thursday, further escalating an already dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave. -
North Korea Refloats Destroyer Damaged in Botched Launch, Eyes Full Restoration by June Congress
North Korea has successfully raised a capsized 5,000-ton-class destroyer and moored it at a northeastern port as it presses forward with repairs on a vessel leader Kim Jong Un has touted as critical to his navy's modernization effort. The restoration comes after a humiliating launch failure that drew harsh condemnation from Kim and the arrest of senior officials. 
North Korea has successfully raised a capsized 5,000-ton-class destroyer and moored it at a northeastern port as it presses forward with repairs on a vessel leader Kim Jong Un has touted as critical to his navy's modernization effort. The restoration comes after a humiliating launch failure that drew harsh condemnation from Kim and the arrest of senior officials. -
Putin Responds to Ukrainian Raid With One of War’s Largest Attacks
Russia launched one of the largest aerial offensives of the war across Ukraine overnight, deploying 407 drones and 45 missiles in a sweeping strike that killed at least three people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. The bombardment came just days after a Ukrainian operation damaged a third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet. 
Russia launched one of the largest aerial offensives of the war across Ukraine overnight, deploying 407 drones and 45 missiles in a sweeping strike that killed at least three people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. The bombardment came just days after a Ukrainian operation damaged a third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet. -
Moscow Claims Bombers Hit in Drone Attacks Were Not Destroyed, Promises Repairs; U.S. Says 10 Warplanes Destroyed
Ukraine's security services carried out a large-scale drone assault on Russian military airfields over the weekend, damaging or destroying dozens of long-range bombers used in missile strikes against Ukraine, in what Kyiv described as a "devastating blow" to Russian airpower. The June 1 operation, reportedly 18 months in the making, targeted five airbases across Russia-including sites more than 2,500 miles from Ukraine's borders. 
Ukraine's security services carried out a large-scale drone assault on Russian military airfields over the weekend, damaging or destroying dozens of long-range bombers used in missile strikes against Ukraine, in what Kyiv described as a "devastating blow" to Russian airpower. The June 1 operation, reportedly 18 months in the making, targeted five airbases across Russia-including sites more than 2,500 miles from Ukraine's borders. -
Putin Blasts Ukraine Over Bridge Attacks, Questions Purpose of Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" -
Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Keep Enriching Uranium
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday forcefully rejected a central U.S. demand to halt uranium enrichment, vowing that Tehran would continue its nuclear program despite the risk of escalating tensions with Washington and its allies. Speaking in a televised address marking the anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death, Khamenei declared, "The proposal that the Americans have presented is 100% against our interests." 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday forcefully rejected a central U.S. demand to halt uranium enrichment, vowing that Tehran would continue its nuclear program despite the risk of escalating tensions with Washington and its allies. Speaking in a televised address marking the anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death, Khamenei declared, "The proposal that the Americans have presented is 100% against our interests." -
Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea Presidency After Historic Snap Election
Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has been declared the winner of South Korea's snap presidential election, securing the presidency after former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration plunged the nation into political turmoil. With more than 99% of the vote counted early Wednesday, Lee held a lead of over two million ballots, prompting his conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo, to concede. 
Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has been declared the winner of South Korea's snap presidential election, securing the presidency after former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration plunged the nation into political turmoil. With more than 99% of the vote counted early Wednesday, Lee held a lead of over two million ballots, prompting his conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo, to concede. -
Ukraine Hits Crimean Bridge With Underwater Explosives in Third Attack on Key Russian Supply Line
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had launched a third major strike on the bridge connecting mainland Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula, using underwater explosives to damage the structure's critical support columns. The attack, conducted by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), marks a continued campaign by Kyiv to sever Russian military supply lines and symbolically challenge President Vladimir Putin's control over the annexed region. 
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had launched a third major strike on the bridge connecting mainland Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula, using underwater explosives to damage the structure's critical support columns. The attack, conducted by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), marks a continued campaign by Kyiv to sever Russian military supply lines and symbolically challenge President Vladimir Putin's control over the annexed region. -
Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site, Killing 27 in Third Deadly Incident This Week
Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday, killing at least 27 Palestinians and wounding more than 160, according to local health officials, marking the third fatal incident near food handout sites in as many days. The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired "warning shots" near individuals who approached them in a way they perceived as threatening. 
Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday, killing at least 27 Palestinians and wounding more than 160, according to local health officials, marking the third fatal incident near food handout sites in as many days. The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired "warning shots" near individuals who approached them in a way they perceived as threatening.
