Larry Lee
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Italian Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Amid Hezbollah-Israel Clashes
Four Italian soldiers were lightly injured on Friday after a suspected Hezbollah rocket attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in southern Lebanon, Italy's Defense Ministry confirmed. The attack targeted a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in the village of Shama, highlighting the increasing volatility in the region as Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in intensified clashes. 
Four Italian soldiers were lightly injured on Friday after a suspected Hezbollah rocket attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in southern Lebanon, Italy's Defense Ministry confirmed. The attack targeted a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in the village of Shama, highlighting the increasing volatility in the region as Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in intensified clashes. -
Iran Activates Advanced Centrifuges After IAEA Censure, Threatens NPT Exit
Iran announced on Friday that it would activate a series of advanced centrifuges to significantly boost its uranium enrichment capabilities, escalating tensions after a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Tehran for its lack of cooperation with nuclear inspectors. The resolution, spearheaded by the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, criticized Iran for failing to provide credible explanations for the presence of undeclared nuclear materials. 
Iran announced on Friday that it would activate a series of advanced centrifuges to significantly boost its uranium enrichment capabilities, escalating tensions after a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Tehran for its lack of cooperation with nuclear inspectors. The resolution, spearheaded by the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, criticized Iran for failing to provide credible explanations for the presence of undeclared nuclear materials. -
Zelenskyy Condemns Putin’s Use of MIRV Ballistic Missile as 'Severe Escalation'
Russia's recent use of a medium-range ballistic missile in Ukraine has been condemned as a "severe escalation" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile, described as experimental and capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), targeted a military site in the city of Dnipro, triggering widespread international alarm. 
Russia's recent use of a medium-range ballistic missile in Ukraine has been condemned as a "severe escalation" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile, described as experimental and capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), targeted a military site in the city of Dnipro, triggering widespread international alarm. -
Trudeau Pledges to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Despite Backlash
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision that has triggered both domestic and international backlash. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau stated Canada's unwavering commitment to upholding international law. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision that has triggered both domestic and international backlash. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau stated Canada's unwavering commitment to upholding international law. -
North Korean General Wounded in Ukraine Conflict Amid Deepening Ties with Russia
A high-ranking North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces was reportedly injured during a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, according to Western officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. This incident marks the first confirmed case of a senior North Korean military figure being wounded in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. 
A high-ranking North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces was reportedly injured during a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, according to Western officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. This incident marks the first confirmed case of a senior North Korean military figure being wounded in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. -
Russia Threatens to Destroy U.S. Missile Defense Base in Poland with 'Advanced Weapons'
Russia has issued a sharp warning targeting the newly opened U.S. missile defense base in Poland, threatening its destruction with "advanced weapons." The base, located in Redzikowo near the Baltic coast, serves as a critical part of NATO's missile defense system, known as "Aegis Ashore," which is designed to intercept short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. 
Russia has issued a sharp warning targeting the newly opened U.S. missile defense base in Poland, threatening its destruction with "advanced weapons." The base, located in Redzikowo near the Baltic coast, serves as a critical part of NATO's missile defense system, known as "Aegis Ashore," which is designed to intercept short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. -
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, alleging their involvement in war crimes during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The warrants have introduced a controversial new dimension to the already fraught Israeli-Palestinian war and pose significant implications for the accused figures on the global stage. 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, alleging their involvement in war crimes during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The warrants have introduced a controversial new dimension to the already fraught Israeli-Palestinian war and pose significant implications for the accused figures on the global stage. -
Russia Reportedly Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine, Zelenskyy Calls It ‘Terrifying Escalation’
Russia launched a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Thursday, a move Ukraine claimed involved an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). If confirmed, it would mark the first use of such a weapon in the war. However, a Western official suggested it was likely a conventional ballistic missile. 
Russia launched a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Thursday, a move Ukraine claimed involved an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). If confirmed, it would mark the first use of such a weapon in the war. However, a Western official suggested it was likely a conventional ballistic missile. -
Finland and Sweden Investigate Baltic Undersea Cable Ruptures Amid Sabotage Suspicions; Chinese Vessel Under Scrutiny
Finnish and Swedish authorities have launched investigations into the ruptures of two critical undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea, raising suspicions of sabotage. The incidents, which occurred on consecutive days this week, have heightened concerns among European leaders and drawn scrutiny toward a Chinese-flagged vessel reportedly present in the area. 
Finnish and Swedish authorities have launched investigations into the ruptures of two critical undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea, raising suspicions of sabotage. The incidents, which occurred on consecutive days this week, have heightened concerns among European leaders and drawn scrutiny toward a Chinese-flagged vessel reportedly present in the area. -
Ukraine Fires British Storm Shadow Missiles Deep Into Russia Amid Rising Nuclear Threats
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia's Kursk region, marking another significant development in the use of Western weaponry in its conflict with Moscow. The strikes, widely reported by Russian war correspondents and confirmed by anonymous sources, come just a day after Ukraine launched U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against Russian territory. 
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia's Kursk region, marking another significant development in the use of Western weaponry in its conflict with Moscow. The strikes, widely reported by Russian war correspondents and confirmed by anonymous sources, come just a day after Ukraine launched U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against Russian territory.
