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Syrian Insurgents Seize Strategic Ground in Aleppo After Surprise Offensive
Syrian insurgents breached the city of Aleppo on Friday, marking the first major attack on the city since 2016. The unexpected offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has displaced thousands of residents and raised concerns over escalating violence in a region already reeling from multiple conflicts. 
Syrian insurgents breached the city of Aleppo on Friday, marking the first major attack on the city since 2016. The unexpected offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has displaced thousands of residents and raised concerns over escalating violence in a region already reeling from multiple conflicts. -
Russia’s ‘Reckless’ Sabotage Campaign Exposed by UK Spy Chief
Richard Moore, chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, accused Russia of orchestrating a "staggeringly reckless campaign of sabotage" in Europe, endangering the collective security of the West. Speaking in Paris alongside Nicolas Lerner, head of France's external intelligence agency, Moore detailed efforts by Western allies to counter Russian aggression while emphasizing the stakes of failing to support Ukraine. 
Richard Moore, chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, accused Russia of orchestrating a "staggeringly reckless campaign of sabotage" in Europe, endangering the collective security of the West. Speaking in Paris alongside Nicolas Lerner, head of France's external intelligence agency, Moore detailed efforts by Western allies to counter Russian aggression while emphasizing the stakes of failing to support Ukraine. -
Putin Warns of 'All Means of Destruction' if Ukraine Acquires Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. -
Fragile Ceasefire Falters as Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Accusations on Day 2
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border flared less than 48 hours into a U.S. and French-brokered ceasefire, as both Israel and Hezbollah traded accusations of breaches. The truce, which was intended to halt more than a year of hostilities, came under scrutiny Thursday following reports of Israeli tank fire and Hezbollah's claims of attacks on civilians returning to their homes. 
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border flared less than 48 hours into a U.S. and French-brokered ceasefire, as both Israel and Hezbollah traded accusations of breaches. The truce, which was intended to halt more than a year of hostilities, came under scrutiny Thursday following reports of Israeli tank fire and Hezbollah's claims of attacks on civilians returning to their homes. -
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins as Civilians Return to Devastated South Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, raising cautious optimism in a region ravaged by over a year of conflict. The agreement, brokered by the United States and France, aims to end cross-border hostilities that have killed thousands and displaced millions. 
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, raising cautious optimism in a region ravaged by over a year of conflict. The agreement, brokered by the United States and France, aims to end cross-border hostilities that have killed thousands and displaced millions. -
Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire Deal to End Deadly Israel-Hezbollah War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he is supporting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aiming to end a yearlong conflict that has devastated Lebanon and displaced over a million people. Netanyahu said the proposal would go to Israel's Cabinet for approval, expressing confidence in its passage. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he is supporting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aiming to end a yearlong conflict that has devastated Lebanon and displaced over a million people. Netanyahu said the proposal would go to Israel's Cabinet for approval, expressing confidence in its passage. -
Russia Condemns 'Irresponsible' Nuclear Weapons Discussion for Ukraine
Russia has condemned recent discussions in the West about the possibility of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons, calling the idea "absolutely irresponsible." Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the reports, which cited unnamed officials suggesting such a move as a potential deterrent against Russian aggression. 
Russia has condemned recent discussions in the West about the possibility of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons, calling the idea "absolutely irresponsible." Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the reports, which cited unnamed officials suggesting such a move as a potential deterrent against Russian aggression. -
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Beirut as Ceasefire with Hezbollah Nears Approval
Israeli warplanes intensified their bombardment of Beirut on Tuesday, striking central areas and Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs as Israel's security cabinet prepared to vote on a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal. The deal, if approved, aims to end over a year of deadly conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a war that has destabilized the region and displaced millions. 
Israeli warplanes intensified their bombardment of Beirut on Tuesday, striking central areas and Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs as Israel's security cabinet prepared to vote on a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal. The deal, if approved, aims to end over a year of deadly conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a war that has destabilized the region and displaced millions. -
Russia Advances in Eastern Ukraine, Pushing Toward Strategic Donetsk Towns
Russian forces have achieved their most significant territorial gains in Ukraine since the early months of the 2022 invasion, capturing nearly 235 square kilometers in the past week, according to analysts and independent reports. These advances signal a shift along a front line that had remained largely static for two years, intensifying concerns over Ukraine's ability to hold critical positions in the eastern Donetsk region. 
Russian forces have achieved their most significant territorial gains in Ukraine since the early months of the 2022 invasion, capturing nearly 235 square kilometers in the past week, according to analysts and independent reports. These advances signal a shift along a front line that had remained largely static for two years, intensifying concerns over Ukraine's ability to hold critical positions in the eastern Donetsk region. -
Biden and Macron to Announce Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire as Israeli Cabinet to Vote on Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah within 36 hours, according to senior Lebanese sources. The ceasefire aims to bring an end to over a year of escalating conflict that has devastated the region. 
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah within 36 hours, according to senior Lebanese sources. The ceasefire aims to bring an end to over a year of escalating conflict that has devastated the region.
