Larry Lee
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UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines, Add 7,000 Weapons in $15 Billion Defense Overhaul
The United Kingdom will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, add thousands of long-range weapons, and establish a new cyber command under a sweeping defense strategy aimed at preparing the country for high-intensity warfighting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government announced Monday. 
The United Kingdom will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, add thousands of long-range weapons, and establish a new cyber command under a sweeping defense strategy aimed at preparing the country for high-intensity warfighting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government announced Monday. -
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stalled as Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Nuclear-Capable Bombers
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed Monday in Turkey under heavy strain, as Ukraine launched one of the most audacious attacks of the war on Russian strategic air power, hitting nuclear-capable bombers thousands of kilometers from the front lines. The assault, carried out with long-range drones across five Russian regions, destroyed over 40 warplanes, Ukrainian officials said. 
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed Monday in Turkey under heavy strain, as Ukraine launched one of the most audacious attacks of the war on Russian strategic air power, hitting nuclear-capable bombers thousands of kilometers from the front lines. The assault, carried out with long-range drones across five Russian regions, destroyed over 40 warplanes, Ukrainian officials said. -
Kyiv Executes Massive Drone Raid Inside Russia; Zelensky Says 34% of Strategic Bombers Damaged
Ukraine launched a sweeping long-range drone assault on multiple Russian air bases over the weekend, targeting dozens of strategic bombers in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called "an absolutely brilliant result" and "our most long-range operation." The strikes, part of an 18-month covert operation codenamed "Spiderweb," come on the eve of direct ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. 
Ukraine launched a sweeping long-range drone assault on multiple Russian air bases over the weekend, targeting dozens of strategic bombers in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called "an absolutely brilliant result" and "our most long-range operation." The strikes, part of an 18-month covert operation codenamed "Spiderweb," come on the eve of direct ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. -
U.S. Envoy Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Demands as ‘Totally Unacceptable’; Gaza Death Toll Surges
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have hit a new impasse after Hamas submitted a response seeking amendments to the latest U.S.-backed proposal, which both Israel and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff rejected as "totally unacceptable." The deadlock comes amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes and a growing humanitarian catastrophe across the enclave. 
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have hit a new impasse after Hamas submitted a response seeking amendments to the latest U.S.-backed proposal, which both Israel and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff rejected as "totally unacceptable." The deadlock comes amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes and a growing humanitarian catastrophe across the enclave. -
11,000 North Korean Troops, 100 Missiles Sent to Aid Russia’s War on Ukraine, UN Report Finds
North Korea has sent over 11,000 troops and supplied massive quantities of weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine, according to a new report by a United Nations monitoring group that accuses both countries of engaging in systematic violations of international sanctions. The findings provide fresh insight into Moscow's increasing reliance on Pyongyang as it intensifies missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. 
North Korea has sent over 11,000 troops and supplied massive quantities of weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine, according to a new report by a United Nations monitoring group that accuses both countries of engaging in systematic violations of international sanctions. The findings provide fresh insight into Moscow's increasing reliance on Pyongyang as it intensifies missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. -
Floods Kill 151 in Nigeria’s Mokwa as Thousands Displaced, Families Devastated
At least 151 people have died and more than 3,000 others have been displaced after devastating floods swept through the town of Mokwa in Nigeria's northern Niger state, officials confirmed Saturday. The disaster struck following hours of heavy rainfall that began early Thursday, inundating homes and submerging entire neighborhoods while residents were asleep. 
At least 151 people have died and more than 3,000 others have been displaced after devastating floods swept through the town of Mokwa in Nigeria's northern Niger state, officials confirmed Saturday. The disaster struck following hours of heavy rainfall that began early Thursday, inundating homes and submerging entire neighborhoods while residents were asleep. -
Ukraine Demands Russian Peace Terms Before June 2 Talks in Istanbul
Ukraine signaled readiness to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul but insisted it would not send a delegation unless the Kremlin first delivers a memorandum detailing its position. The proposed meeting on June 2 follows renewed diplomatic pressure led by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pushed both sides to pursue a negotiated truce in the war, now in its fourth year. 
Ukraine signaled readiness to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul but insisted it would not send a delegation unless the Kremlin first delivers a memorandum detailing its position. The proposed meeting on June 2 follows renewed diplomatic pressure led by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pushed both sides to pursue a negotiated truce in the war, now in its fourth year. -
Macron Threatens Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza Aid Crisis as Famine Warnings Mount
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday that France may impose sanctions on Israeli settlers if humanitarian access to Gaza is not restored in the coming days, escalating pressure on Israel over its months-long blockade of the Palestinian territory. 
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday that France may impose sanctions on Israeli settlers if humanitarian access to Gaza is not restored in the coming days, escalating pressure on Israel over its months-long blockade of the Palestinian territory. -
Israel Accepts U.S.-Brokered 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hamas
Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli and American officials confirmed Thursday, marking the clearest sign of progress in months of stalled negotiations over hostages and a broader halt to the war in Gaza. 
Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli and American officials confirmed Thursday, marking the clearest sign of progress in months of stalled negotiations over hostages and a broader halt to the war in Gaza. -
Israel Approves 22 New West Bank Settlements, Defying Global Warning of Sanctions
Israel's government has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to intensify tensions with international allies and escalate regional instability. The move, confirmed Thursday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, comes amid global scrutiny and growing threats of sanctions from Western nations opposed to Israeli expansion into Palestinian territories. 
Israel's government has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to intensify tensions with international allies and escalate regional instability. The move, confirmed Thursday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, comes amid global scrutiny and growing threats of sanctions from Western nations opposed to Israeli expansion into Palestinian territories.
