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Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs After Rocket Fire, Shaking Ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel carried out an airstrike on southern Beirut on Friday, marking its first attack on the Lebanese capital since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement went into effect in November. The Israeli military said it targeted a drone storage facility operated by Hezbollah in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, a longtime stronghold of the Iran-backed militant group. 
Israel carried out an airstrike on southern Beirut on Friday, marking its first attack on the Lebanese capital since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement went into effect in November. The Israeli military said it targeted a drone storage facility operated by Hezbollah in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, a longtime stronghold of the Iran-backed militant group. -
Vladimir Putin 'Will Die Soon,' Zelensky Claims; Here's What We Know
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will die soon," suggesting the Russian leader's failing health could bring an end to the war in Ukraine, as European and American officials move toward possible ceasefire arrangements. Speaking during a joint appearance in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zelensky added, "He will die soon, and that's a fact, and it will come to an end." 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will die soon," suggesting the Russian leader's failing health could bring an end to the war in Ukraine, as European and American officials move toward possible ceasefire arrangements. Speaking during a joint appearance in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zelensky added, "He will die soon, and that's a fact, and it will come to an end." -
Houthis Claim Missile Strikes on U.S. Carrier and Israeli Airport
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Thursday for launching ballistic missiles at Israel's Ben Gurion airport and a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, as the group escalates its campaign against American and Israeli interests in response to continued U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. 
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Thursday for launching ballistic missiles at Israel's Ben Gurion airport and a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, as the group escalates its campaign against American and Israeli interests in response to continued U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. -
EU Urges Citizens to Stockpile 72 Hours of Supplies Amid Rising War and Crisis Threats
The European Commission on Wednesday issued new guidance urging citizens across the European Union to prepare for emergencies by stockpiling at least 72 hours' worth of food, water, and essential supplies. The recommendation comes amid escalating geopolitical risks, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, increasing sabotage threats, and concerns about cyberattacks and infrastructure vulnerability. 
The European Commission on Wednesday issued new guidance urging citizens across the European Union to prepare for emergencies by stockpiling at least 72 hours' worth of food, water, and essential supplies. The recommendation comes amid escalating geopolitical risks, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, increasing sabotage threats, and concerns about cyberattacks and infrastructure vulnerability. -
Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast, Leaving at Least 6 Dead and 9 Injured
A tourist submarine carrying 45 people, including Russian nationals, sank Thursday morning off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort city in Egypt, leaving at least six dead and nine others injured, according to officials and statements from the Russian embassy. The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, went down approximately one kilometer from shore around 10:00 a.m. local time. 
A tourist submarine carrying 45 people, including Russian nationals, sank Thursday morning off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort city in Egypt, leaving at least six dead and nine others injured, according to officials and statements from the Russian embassy. The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, went down approximately one kilometer from shore around 10:00 a.m. local time. -
Thousands of Palestinians Protest Hamas in Gaza as Death Toll Tops 50,000
Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of northern Gaza this week in the largest public demonstrations against Hamas since the war with Israel began on October 7, 2023. The rare anti-Hamas protests reflect growing public frustration as Gaza endures its deadliest conflict in decades, a deepening humanitarian crisis, and near-total blockade of food, water, and medicine. 
Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of northern Gaza this week in the largest public demonstrations against Hamas since the war with Israel began on October 7, 2023. The rare anti-Hamas protests reflect growing public frustration as Gaza endures its deadliest conflict in decades, a deepening humanitarian crisis, and near-total blockade of food, water, and medicine. -
U.S.-Brokered Truce Halts Black Sea, Energy Strikes as Russia Pushes for Sanctions Relief
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to suspend attacks in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure under parallel agreements brokered by the United States, marking the first coordinated pause in hostilities since President Donald Trump returned to office. The deals, confirmed Tuesday after talks in Riyadh, include a 30-day ceasefire on energy targets and an agreement to "eliminate the use of force" at sea. 
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to suspend attacks in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure under parallel agreements brokered by the United States, marking the first coordinated pause in hostilities since President Donald Trump returned to office. The deals, confirmed Tuesday after talks in Riyadh, include a 30-day ceasefire on energy targets and an agreement to "eliminate the use of force" at sea. -
Fires Force Mass Evacuations in South Korea; UNESCO Site and Ancient Temple at Risk
Massive wildfires sweeping across southeastern South Korea have forced the evacuation of more than 2,600 inmates from local prisons and prompted widespread displacement of residents, as officials battle to contain at least nine major blazes fueled by dry winds and soaring temperatures. 
Massive wildfires sweeping across southeastern South Korea have forced the evacuation of more than 2,600 inmates from local prisons and prompted widespread displacement of residents, as officials battle to contain at least nine major blazes fueled by dry winds and soaring temperatures. -
Japan Court Orders Unification Church Dissolution Following Government Petition and Abe Assassination Probe
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church's legal status, siding with a government petition that cited decades of exploitative practices and intensifying scrutiny following the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church's legal status, siding with a government petition that cited decades of exploitative practices and intensifying scrutiny following the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. -
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza as Military Expands Evacuation Orders
Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday as the Israeli military widened evacuation orders across the Gaza Strip, pressing forward with its renewed campaign against Hamas amid escalating humanitarian concerns and diplomatic deadlock. 
Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday as the Israeli military widened evacuation orders across the Gaza Strip, pressing forward with its renewed campaign against Hamas amid escalating humanitarian concerns and diplomatic deadlock.
