Larry Lee
The Latest
-
Israel Launches Largest Airstrikes on Lebanon in Four Months Following Rocket Attacks, As Families Demand End to ‘Endless War’
Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. 
Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. -
Putin Prayed for Trump After Assassination Attempt, Gifted Portrait Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for Donald Trump after the former U.S. president survived an assassination attempt last year, and later commissioned a personal portrait as a gift, according to Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff. The revelation comes as Trump and Putin engaged in direct talks this week on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for Donald Trump after the former U.S. president survived an assassination attempt last year, and later commissioned a personal portrait as a gift, according to Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff. The revelation comes as Trump and Putin engaged in direct talks this week on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. -
Sudan’s Military Recaptures Presidential Palace, Deals Blow to RSF After Two Years of Conflict
Sudan's military announced Friday it had recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the historic seat of the country's government, marking its most significant victory yet in the ongoing conflict with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army declared control over the palace after nearly two years of intense fighting, dealing a symbolic blow to RSF forces that had entrenched themselves in the capital since the war erupted in April 2023. 
Sudan's military announced Friday it had recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the historic seat of the country's government, marking its most significant victory yet in the ongoing conflict with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army declared control over the palace after nearly two years of intense fighting, dealing a symbolic blow to RSF forces that had entrenched themselves in the capital since the war erupted in April 2023. -
Fire at Heathrow Substation Cancels 1,300+ Flights, Sparks Global Airline Meltdown
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. 
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. -
UK Issues Travel Warning for US as Brits Face Risk of Arrest at Border
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. 
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. -
Ukraine Strikes Russian Engels Airbase With 132 Drones, Major Fire Reported
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities. 
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities. -
Israel Resumes Ground Offensive as Hamas Launches First Rocket Attack Since Truce Breakdown
Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israel on Thursday, marking the first assault by the militant group since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire earlier this week. The attack was swiftly followed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, leaving at least 58 Palestinians dead, according to hospital sources cited by the Associated Press. 
Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israel on Thursday, marking the first assault by the militant group since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire earlier this week. The attack was swiftly followed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, leaving at least 58 Palestinians dead, according to hospital sources cited by the Associated Press. -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan Rival, Amid Corruption and Terror Allegations; Markets Plunge 7%
Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a sweeping crackdown that has triggered protests, raised international alarm, and rattled financial markets. 
Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a sweeping crackdown that has triggered protests, raised international alarm, and rattled financial markets. -
Zelensky, Trump to Discuss Next Steps as Russia, Ukraine Report Strikes Despite Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he would hold direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump following renewed Russian drone strikes overnight, despite Moscow's agreement to a Washington-brokered partial ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported attacks within hours of the Kremlin's pledge to halt assaults on specific Ukrainian infrastructure. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he would hold direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump following renewed Russian drone strikes overnight, despite Moscow's agreement to a Washington-brokered partial ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported attacks within hours of the Kremlin's pledge to halt assaults on specific Ukrainian infrastructure. -
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Ukraine Hospital Hours After Trump-Putin Ceasefire Talks
Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Wednesday, striking civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached hours earlier between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes demonstrated that Moscow's stated support for peace negotiations was not genuine. 
Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Wednesday, striking civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached hours earlier between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes demonstrated that Moscow's stated support for peace negotiations was not genuine.
