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Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Ben Gurion Airport Following Israeli Airstrikes on Sana’a
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East took another alarming turn as the Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed intercepting the ballistic missile before it reached Israeli airspace, prompting widespread alerts and the temporary halting of flight arrivals at the airport. 
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East took another alarming turn as the Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed intercepting the ballistic missile before it reached Israeli airspace, prompting widespread alerts and the temporary halting of flight arrivals at the airport. -
Azerbaijan Airlines Cites 'External Interference' in Crash as Ukrainian Drone Attack Reported Nearby
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, en route from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, leaving 38 people dead and 29 injured. As investigations proceed, questions are mounting over the potential role of Russian air defenses in the disaster, a claim that Moscow has denied. 
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, en route from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, leaving 38 people dead and 29 injured. As investigations proceed, questions are mounting over the potential role of Russian air defenses in the disaster, a claim that Moscow has denied. -
U.S. Official Suggests Russian Missile May Have Downed Passenger Plane in Kazakhstan
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously to ABC News, revealed early signs that Russian air defense systems could have played a role in the tragedy, adding that confirmation would underscore "Russian recklessness" amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. 
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously to ABC News, revealed early signs that Russian air defense systems could have played a role in the tragedy, adding that confirmation would underscore "Russian recklessness" amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. -
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Manmohan Singh, the economist-turned-politician who served as India's prime minister for a decade and spearheaded transformative economic reforms as finance minister, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi confirmed his death, citing a sudden loss of consciousness at home as the precipitating event. 
Manmohan Singh, the economist-turned-politician who served as India's prime minister for a decade and spearheaded transformative economic reforms as finance minister, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi confirmed his death, citing a sudden loss of consciousness at home as the precipitating event. -
Russia Arrests Four in Alleged Ukrainian Plot to Assassinate Senior Military Officials
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the arrests of four individuals accused of plotting to assassinate senior Russian military officers, alleging the scheme was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence. The development follows the recent high-profile killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, an attack claimed by Ukraine that underscored the increasingly bold reach of the conflict into Russian territory. 
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the arrests of four individuals accused of plotting to assassinate senior Russian military officers, alleging the scheme was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence. The development follows the recent high-profile killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, an attack claimed by Ukraine that underscored the increasingly bold reach of the conflict into Russian territory. -
Israel Airstrike on Marked Press Van in Gaza Kills Five Journalists
Israel's airstrike on a marked press van in central Gaza has drawn global condemnation after killing five Palestinian journalists working for the Al-Quds Today television channel. The attack occurred near the Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Palestinian authorities and media outlets. Footage from the scene showed the van, emblazoned with the word "press" in bold red letters, engulfed in flames. 
Israel's airstrike on a marked press van in central Gaza has drawn global condemnation after killing five Palestinian journalists working for the Al-Quds Today television channel. The attack occurred near the Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Palestinian authorities and media outlets. Footage from the scene showed the van, emblazoned with the word "press" in bold red letters, engulfed in flames. -
Preliminary Investigation Points to Russian Missile in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash; Kremlin Warns Against Speculation
The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan, killing 38 passengers, has sparked international controversy, with allegations emerging that a Russian missile may have caused the tragedy. The Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Chechnya, went down near Aktau on Wednesday after an emergency landing attempt. Both Azerbaijan and Russia have called for restraint in speculating about the cause, but accusations of Russian involvement have intensified global scrutiny. The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan, killing 38 passengers, has sparked international controversy, with allegations emerging that a Russian missile may have caused the tragedy. The Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Chechnya, went down near Aktau on Wednesday after an emergency landing attempt. Both Azerbaijan and Russia have called for restraint in speculating about the cause, but accusations of Russian involvement have intensified global scrutiny. -
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean After Explosions; Owner Calls It ‘Act of Terrorism’
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week, with its owner alleging the incident was a deliberate "act of terrorism." The ship went down in international waters between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crew members missing and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. 
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week, with its owner alleging the incident was a deliberate "act of terrorism." The ship went down in international waters between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crew members missing and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. -
Hamas and Israel Exchange Accusations Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
Efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas have stalled amid mutual accusations of sabotage, despite reports of progress in recent negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The talks, which raised hopes for a phased agreement, have been overshadowed by a renewed war of words and escalating hostilities on the ground. 
Efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas have stalled amid mutual accusations of sabotage, despite reports of progress in recent negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The talks, which raised hopes for a phased agreement, have been overshadowed by a renewed war of words and escalating hostilities on the ground. -
Russia Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid on Christmas Day, Leaving Thousands Without Heat; Zelensky Calls Putin ‘Inhumane’
Russia launched a devastating missile and drone barrage against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, plunging cities into darkness and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attacks as "inhumane," accusing Moscow of weaponizing the holiday to inflict maximum suffering. 
Russia launched a devastating missile and drone barrage against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, plunging cities into darkness and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attacks as "inhumane," accusing Moscow of weaponizing the holiday to inflict maximum suffering.
