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U.S. Mulls Strikes on Iran’s Oil Sites as Israel Escalates Offensive in Lebanon
Israel intensifies its operations against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in southern Lebanon. The situation has dramatically raised concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East, with global oil markets already feeling the impact. 
Israel intensifies its operations against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in southern Lebanon. The situation has dramatically raised concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East, with global oil markets already feeling the impact. -
Russian Forces Capture Key Ukrainian Town, Signaling Strategic Setbacks for Kyiv
Russian forces have captured the critical eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, marking a significant blow to Ukraine's defenses as the country braces for its third wartime winter. This development underscores the continued challenges Kyiv faces in resisting Russia's incremental advances in the east, further complicating efforts to reclaim territory lost since the war began. 
Russian forces have captured the critical eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, marking a significant blow to Ukraine's defenses as the country braces for its third wartime winter. This development underscores the continued challenges Kyiv faces in resisting Russia's incremental advances in the east, further complicating efforts to reclaim territory lost since the war began. -
Six Migrants Dead After Mexican Soldiers Open Fire Near Guatemala Border
Six migrants were killed near the Guatemala border after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying a group of migrants, the Mexican Defense Department reported on Wednesday. The deadly incident took place late Tuesday in the southern state of Chiapas, near the town of Huixtla, a key route for human smuggling. Mexican authorities stated that the soldiers allegedly heard gunfire as a truck and two other vehicles approached their checkpoint, prompting the fatal response. 
Six migrants were killed near the Guatemala border after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying a group of migrants, the Mexican Defense Department reported on Wednesday. The deadly incident took place late Tuesday in the southern state of Chiapas, near the town of Huixtla, a key route for human smuggling. Mexican authorities stated that the soldiers allegedly heard gunfire as a truck and two other vehicles approached their checkpoint, prompting the fatal response. -
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Jailed for Accepting Lavish Gifts, Trust in Government Eroded
In a rare and high-profile corruption case for Singapore, former cabinet minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of obstructing justice and improperly receiving over $300,000 worth of lavish gifts. 
In a rare and high-profile corruption case for Singapore, former cabinet minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of obstructing justice and improperly receiving over $300,000 worth of lavish gifts. -
Israel Pushes Into Lebanon: Evacuations Ordered as Tensions With Hezbollah and Iran Escalate
Israeli military urges mass evacuations from southern Lebanon towns amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah, sparking fears of a wider regional war involving Iran. 
Israeli military urges mass evacuations from southern Lebanon towns amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah, sparking fears of a wider regional war involving Iran. -
WWII Bomb Explosion at Japan Airport Creates Crater, Cancels 80 Flights Amid Ongoing Ordnance Threat
A World War II-era U.S. bomb unexpectedly exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan, disrupting operations and forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. The incident caused significant damage to the airport's taxiway, creating a crater roughly 23 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, though the explosion raised concerns over the continued presence of unexploded ordnance in Japan, decades after the war's end. 
A World War II-era U.S. bomb unexpectedly exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan, disrupting operations and forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. The incident caused significant damage to the airport's taxiway, creating a crater roughly 23 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, though the explosion raised concerns over the continued presence of unexploded ordnance in Japan, decades after the war's end. -
North Korea to Declare South Korea an Enemy State in Constitutional Overhaul Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions
According to analysts in Seoul, North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) is expected to revise the country's constitution to codify the regime's adversarial posture toward its southern neighbor. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, is anticipated to solidify North Korea's shift away from any possibility of reconciliation with South Korea, a move that could have significant geopolitical implications. 
According to analysts in Seoul, North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) is expected to revise the country's constitution to codify the regime's adversarial posture toward its southern neighbor. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, is anticipated to solidify North Korea's shift away from any possibility of reconciliation with South Korea, a move that could have significant geopolitical implications. -
Israel Prepares Retaliatory Strikes on Iran’s Oil and Nuclear Sites After Massive Missile Barrage
Israel is preparing a significant military response after Iran launched nearly 200 missiles toward Israeli targets, marking a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. The missile barrage, which largely failed to hit critical Israeli targets due to joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense systems, has brought Israel and Iran to the brink of a broader regional war. 
Israel is preparing a significant military response after Iran launched nearly 200 missiles toward Israeli targets, marking a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. The missile barrage, which largely failed to hit critical Israeli targets due to joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense systems, has brought Israel and Iran to the brink of a broader regional war. -
Six Killed in Tel Aviv Mass Shooting Just Before Iranian Missile Barrage on Israel
At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, just moments before Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel. The coordinated attacks have escalated tensions in the region as Israel remains on high alert amid conflicts with both Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. 
At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, just moments before Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel. The coordinated attacks have escalated tensions in the region as Israel remains on high alert amid conflicts with both Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. -
Julian Assange Declares 'I Chose Freedom Over Justice' and Pleads 'Guilty to Journalism' in First Public Appearance Since Release
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, made a poignant return to the public eye on Tuesday, addressing European lawmakers in Strasbourg for the first time since his release from prison. His remarks were striking, as he expressed that he "chose freedom over an unrealisable justice" by agreeing to a plea deal that allowed him to leave behind years of incarceration. 
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, made a poignant return to the public eye on Tuesday, addressing European lawmakers in Strasbourg for the first time since his release from prison. His remarks were striking, as he expressed that he "chose freedom over an unrealisable justice" by agreeing to a plea deal that allowed him to leave behind years of incarceration.
