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Russia Captures British Fighter in Kursk as Ukraine Battles Escalating Assaults
Russian forces have reportedly captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, in what could be one of the first known instances of a Western national detained on Russian soil during the ongoing war. The development comes amid intensified military operations by Moscow, with ground forces advancing and daylight drone attacks targeting civilian areas across Ukraine. 
Russian forces have reportedly captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, in what could be one of the first known instances of a Western national detained on Russian soil during the ongoing war. The development comes amid intensified military operations by Moscow, with ground forces advancing and daylight drone attacks targeting civilian areas across Ukraine. -
Iran’s Khamenei Demands Death Sentences for Israeli Leaders Following ICC Warrants
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for death sentences for Israeli leaders, escalating tensions following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The ICC charges, announced last Thursday, cite alleged war crimes tied to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for death sentences for Israeli leaders, escalating tensions following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The ICC charges, announced last Thursday, cite alleged war crimes tied to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. -
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone and Missile Strikes as Kyiv Targets Deep Inside Russia
Russia and Ukraine escalated their conflict over the weekend with a series of drone and missile strikes that left dozens injured and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "unwavering" support from Western allies, urging stricter sanctions on Moscow and increased arms supplies to Kyiv. 
Russia and Ukraine escalated their conflict over the weekend with a series of drone and missile strikes that left dozens injured and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "unwavering" support from Western allies, urging stricter sanctions on Moscow and increased arms supplies to Kyiv. -
Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire Plan with Hezbollah as Violence Rages Across Borders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conditionally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal, facilitated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, seeks to implement a 60-day cessation of hostilities after more than a year of escalating violence between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. While the agreement has advanced significantly, unresolved issues remain, and the final deal is still under negotiation. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conditionally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal, facilitated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, seeks to implement a 60-day cessation of hostilities after more than a year of escalating violence between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. While the agreement has advanced significantly, unresolved issues remain, and the final deal is still under negotiation. -
Three Arrested in UAE Over Rabbi’s Death as Israel Alleges Terror Link
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi whose death has been condemned as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident" by Israeli officials. The suspects were apprehended shortly after Kogan's body was discovered in the Emirati city of Al Ain on Sunday, days after he was reported missing in Dubai. 
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi whose death has been condemned as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident" by Israeli officials. The suspects were apprehended shortly after Kogan's body was discovered in the Emirati city of Al Ain on Sunday, days after he was reported missing in Dubai. -
Israel Vows Swift Justice as Rabbi’s Murder in UAE Sparks Outcry Over ‘Antisemitic Terrorism'
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a prominent Chabad emissary based in Abu Dhabi, has been confirmed dead after disappearing under suspicious circumstances last Thursday. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that Emirati authorities had recovered Kogan's body, describing his death as "an abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism." Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a prominent Chabad emissary based in Abu Dhabi, has been confirmed dead after disappearing under suspicious circumstances last Thursday. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that Emirati authorities had recovered Kogan's body, describing his death as "an abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism." -
North Korean Missiles with Western Components Fuel Deadly Russian Strikes on Ukraine: Report
North Korean missiles, powered by Western-made components, have emerged as a key weapon in Russia's intensified missile strikes on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and investigations reported by CNN. These weapons, including the KN-23 missile, have been used in about one-third of Russia's ballistic missile attacks in 2024, underscoring a growing collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang. 
North Korean missiles, powered by Western-made components, have emerged as a key weapon in Russia's intensified missile strikes on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and investigations reported by CNN. These weapons, including the KN-23 missile, have been used in about one-third of Russia's ballistic missile attacks in 2024, underscoring a growing collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang. -
World Leaders Strike Climate Finance Deal at COP29
After weeks of tense negotiations and dramatic walkouts, nearly 200 countries reached a landmark climate finance agreement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, early Sunday morning. Wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change and transitioning to renewable energy. 
After weeks of tense negotiations and dramatic walkouts, nearly 200 countries reached a landmark climate finance agreement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, early Sunday morning. Wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change and transitioning to renewable energy. -
Israeli Airstrikes in Beirut Kill 15 Amid Escalating Violence and Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes early Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people and injured 63, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, marking the fourth strike on the capital in less than a week. The strikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district and were reportedly aimed at a senior Hezbollah official, though Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri stated that no officials from the group were in the building. 
Israeli airstrikes early Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people and injured 63, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, marking the fourth strike on the capital in less than a week. The strikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district and were reportedly aimed at a senior Hezbollah official, though Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri stated that no officials from the group were in the building. -
Russia to Mass-Produce New 'Oreshnik' Missile, Putin Warns of Escalation
Russia is preparing to mass-produce its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Vladimir Putin announced Friday during a meeting with top defense officials. The missile, recently deployed in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, represents what Putin called a leap forward in Moscow's military capabilities. 
Russia is preparing to mass-produce its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Vladimir Putin announced Friday during a meeting with top defense officials. The missile, recently deployed in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, represents what Putin called a leap forward in Moscow's military capabilities.
