Larry Lee
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U.S. and Israel to Hold High-Level Talks on Possible Rafah Operation Amid Iran Tensions
The United States and Israel are set to hold a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, according to two U.S. officials. 
The United States and Israel are set to hold a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, according to two U.S. officials. -
Two German-Russian Nationals Arrested in Germany for Alleged Sabotage Plot Against US Military
German authorities have arrested two German-Russian nationals in Bavaria, accused of plotting sabotage attacks against U.S. military facilities in Germany. The arrests come as part of a broader investigation into espionage activities allegedly conducted on behalf of Russia, aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. 
German authorities have arrested two German-Russian nationals in Bavaria, accused of plotting sabotage attacks against U.S. military facilities in Germany. The arrests come as part of a broader investigation into espionage activities allegedly conducted on behalf of Russia, aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. -
Mass Evacuations and Airport Closure as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia is grappling with a severe volcanic crisis as the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi Island erupted explosively, prompting the evacuation of thousands and the closure of a key provincial airport. The eruption, characterized by towering plumes of lava and ash, has heightened fears of a potential tsunami and significant ongoing volcanic activity. 
Indonesia is grappling with a severe volcanic crisis as the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi Island erupted explosively, prompting the evacuation of thousands and the closure of a key provincial airport. The eruption, characterized by towering plumes of lava and ash, has heightened fears of a potential tsunami and significant ongoing volcanic activity. -
Georgia Pushes Forward with 'Foreign Agents' Bill Despite EU Warnings and Mass Protests
Georgia's parliament has approved the first reading of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which has sparked mass protests and drawn sharp criticism from the European Union, who warn that the legislation could stifle freedoms and jeopardize the country's path to EU membership. 
Georgia's parliament has approved the first reading of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which has sparked mass protests and drawn sharp criticism from the European Union, who warn that the legislation could stifle freedoms and jeopardize the country's path to EU membership. -
Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Make Its Own Security Decisions Despite Allies' Calls for Restraint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. -
Dubai Experiences Heaviest Rainfall in 75 Years, Causing Widespread Chaos and Disruption
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. -
Political and Economic Complexities Thwart Stricter U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response. 
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response. -
Israel Weighs Response to Iran's Direct Attack Amid Global Calls for Restraint
The unfolding crisis between Israel and Iran, triggered by Iran's first-ever direct missile and drone attack on Israeli soil, has escalated regional tensions, casting a long shadow over prospects for Middle Eastern stability. This significant development in longstanding hostilities between the two nations has drawn global attention, with international leaders urging restraint. 
The unfolding crisis between Israel and Iran, triggered by Iran's first-ever direct missile and drone attack on Israeli soil, has escalated regional tensions, casting a long shadow over prospects for Middle Eastern stability. This significant development in longstanding hostilities between the two nations has drawn global attention, with international leaders urging restraint. -
Israel's Military Chief Vows Response to Iran's Weekend Missile Attack Amid International Calls for Restraint
Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, declared Monday that his country will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, but refrained from providing details on the timing and nature of the retaliation. The statement comes amidst growing international pressure on Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. 
Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, declared Monday that his country will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, but refrained from providing details on the timing and nature of the retaliation. The statement comes amidst growing international pressure on Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. -
U.S. Urges Israel to Exercise Restraint in Response to Iran's Aerial Assault
The Biden administration is sending a clear message to Israel in the aftermath of Iran's aerial assault on Saturday: stop and think before retaliating. 
The Biden administration is sending a clear message to Israel in the aftermath of Iran's aerial assault on Saturday: stop and think before retaliating.
