Larry Lee
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Zelenskyy Reports Heavy Losses for Russian and North Korean Troops in Kursk Battles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops in the Kursk region, where fierce battles have raged since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion in August. The fighting underscores the intensifying complexity of the nearly three-year conflict, as Kyiv battles Moscow's forces on multiple fronts. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops in the Kursk region, where fierce battles have raged since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion in August. The fighting underscores the intensifying complexity of the nearly three-year conflict, as Kyiv battles Moscow's forces on multiple fronts. -
Russia Threatens Retaliation After Claiming to Shoot Down Eight U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles
Russia has vowed retaliation after claiming to intercept eight U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine on January 3. The incident, which Moscow described as a significant escalation in the nearly three-year conflict, underscores the mounting tensions between the two nations and the increasing involvement of Western-supplied weaponry. 
Russia has vowed retaliation after claiming to intercept eight U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine on January 3. The incident, which Moscow described as a significant escalation in the nearly three-year conflict, underscores the mounting tensions between the two nations and the increasing involvement of Western-supplied weaponry. -
French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Syria, Signal New Relationship After Assad's Ouster
In a landmark visit to Damascus, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Friday. Representing the European Union, the two diplomats expressed a commitment to supporting a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime last month. 
In a landmark visit to Damascus, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Friday. Representing the European Union, the two diplomats expressed a commitment to supporting a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime last month. -
South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol Defiant as Investigators Storm Presidential Residence to Enforce Arrest Warrant
nvestigators entered the official residence of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol early Friday morning to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant, marking a dramatic escalation in the nation's political crisis. Yoon, impeached last month after his controversial declaration of martial law, now faces allegations of insurrection and abuse of authority-charges that could carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. 
nvestigators entered the official residence of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol early Friday morning to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant, marking a dramatic escalation in the nation's political crisis. Yoon, impeached last month after his controversial declaration of martial law, now faces allegations of insurrection and abuse of authority-charges that could carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. -
Israeli Airstrike Targets Senior Hamas Officials, Worsens Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis
An Israeli airstrike early Thursday targeted senior Hamas leaders in Gaza, killing at least 11 people, including a high-ranking member of the militant group's internal security apparatus. The strike, which occurred in the Al-Mawasi region in southern Gaza, also claimed the lives of three children, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli military stated that the attack was aimed at disrupting Hamas operations, specifically naming Hossam Shahwan, a senior official involved in intelligence gathering for the group's armed wing, as a primary target. 
An Israeli airstrike early Thursday targeted senior Hamas leaders in Gaza, killing at least 11 people, including a high-ranking member of the militant group's internal security apparatus. The strike, which occurred in the Al-Mawasi region in southern Gaza, also claimed the lives of three children, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli military stated that the attack was aimed at disrupting Hamas operations, specifically naming Hossam Shahwan, a senior official involved in intelligence gathering for the group's armed wing, as a primary target. -
South Korean Police Raid Jeju Air and Airport Operator in Probe of Deadly Plane Crash
South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and Muan International Airport's operator as part of their investigation into the country's deadliest aviation disaster in years. The crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 on Sunday claimed 179 lives when the Boeing 737-800 failed to deploy its landing gear, overshot the runway, and collided with a rigid embankment before bursting into flames. 
South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and Muan International Airport's operator as part of their investigation into the country's deadliest aviation disaster in years. The crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 on Sunday claimed 179 lives when the Boeing 737-800 failed to deploy its landing gear, overshot the runway, and collided with a rigid embankment before bursting into flames. -
Deadly Shooting in Montenegro Leaves 10 Dead, Including Two Children
A gunman in Montenegro killed 10 people, including two children, in a tragic mass shooting that has left the nation in shock. The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, launched a deadly rampage in the small town of Cetinje on Wednesday before taking his own life after being cornered by police. Authorities described the incident as one of the most devastating in Montenegro's recent history. 
A gunman in Montenegro killed 10 people, including two children, in a tragic mass shooting that has left the nation in shock. The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, launched a deadly rampage in the small town of Cetinje on Wednesday before taking his own life after being cornered by police. Authorities described the incident as one of the most devastating in Montenegro's recent history. -
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill Twelve, Including Women and Children, as War Escalates Into New Year
At least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed on New Year's Day as Israeli strikes targeted locations across the Gaza Strip. The attacks marked a grim continuation of the nearly 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, with no resolution in sight. 
At least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed on New Year's Day as Israeli strikes targeted locations across the Gaza Strip. The attacks marked a grim continuation of the nearly 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, with no resolution in sight. -
Ukraine Shuts Down Russian Gas Transit, Delivering Economic Blow to Moscow
Ukraine has officially ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe through its pipeline network, marking the expiration of a decades-long agreement that once served as a critical energy lifeline for European nations. The halt, effective January 1, 2025, reflects Kyiv's decision not to renew a five-year transit deal with Russia's state-owned Gazprom, a move Ukrainian officials describe as pivotal to safeguarding national security amid ongoing conflict with Moscow. 
Ukraine has officially ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe through its pipeline network, marking the expiration of a decades-long agreement that once served as a critical energy lifeline for European nations. The halt, effective January 1, 2025, reflects Kyiv's decision not to renew a five-year transit deal with Russia's state-owned Gazprom, a move Ukrainian officials describe as pivotal to safeguarding national security amid ongoing conflict with Moscow. -
Houthis Claim Missile Strikes on Jerusalem and Ben-Gurion Airport as Israel Vows Retaliation
The Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility for missile strikes targeting critical Israeli sites, including Ben-Gurion International Airport and a power station in Jerusalem. Although Israel's Iron Dome system intercepted the missile late Monday, the attack underscores rising tensions as the Houthis align themselves more openly with Palestinian factions amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 
The Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility for missile strikes targeting critical Israeli sites, including Ben-Gurion International Airport and a power station in Jerusalem. Although Israel's Iron Dome system intercepted the missile late Monday, the attack underscores rising tensions as the Houthis align themselves more openly with Palestinian factions amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
