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Netanyahu Offers $5 Million Reward and Safe Passage for Returning Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward and safe passage out of Gaza for anyone who facilitates the release of hostages held by Hamas. The unprecedented offer, made during a visit to the Israeli military's Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza on Tuesday, has sparked a mix of outrage and skepticism in Israel, where families of captives have long accused the government of failing to prioritize their loved ones' return. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward and safe passage out of Gaza for anyone who facilitates the release of hostages held by Hamas. The unprecedented offer, made during a visit to the Israeli military's Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza on Tuesday, has sparked a mix of outrage and skepticism in Israel, where families of captives have long accused the government of failing to prioritize their loved ones' return. -
Biden Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine Amid Rising Nuclear Threats from Russia
President Biden has authorized the delivery of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy as the war with Russia intensifies. The decision, confirmed by a U.S. defense official, aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian advances, particularly along the eastern frontlines. The move comes amid heightened global tensions following Russia's revision of its nuclear doctrine and increasing aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. 
President Biden has authorized the delivery of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy as the war with Russia intensifies. The decision, confirmed by a U.S. defense official, aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian advances, particularly along the eastern frontlines. The move comes amid heightened global tensions following Russia's revision of its nuclear doctrine and increasing aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. -
North Korea Deploys Mystery General, Troops, and Artillery to Russia in Support of Ukraine War: Report
North Korea has intensified its support for Russia's military campaign in Ukraine by deploying thousands of soldiers and supplying advanced artillery systems, further solidifying the burgeoning alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. Among those sent to Russia is Colonel General Kim Yong Bok, a senior military figure and close aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose presence underscores the strategic depth of North Korea's involvement in the nearly three-year-long conflict. 
North Korea has intensified its support for Russia's military campaign in Ukraine by deploying thousands of soldiers and supplying advanced artillery systems, further solidifying the burgeoning alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. Among those sent to Russia is Colonel General Kim Yong Bok, a senior military figure and close aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose presence underscores the strategic depth of North Korea's involvement in the nearly three-year-long conflict. -
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Closes Amid Threat of 'Significant Air Attack' as Russia Warns of Escalation
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed on Wednesday, citing "specific information of a potential significant air attack," as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate in the wake of Kyiv's first use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory. The move underscores the growing intensity of the conflict, now in its 1,000th day. 
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed on Wednesday, citing "specific information of a potential significant air attack," as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate in the wake of Kyiv's first use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory. The move underscores the growing intensity of the conflict, now in its 1,000th day. -
U.S. Confirms First Ukrainian ATACMS Strike in Russia; West Braces for Russian Hybrid Warfare Escalation
The United States has confirmed that Ukraine fired U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles into Russian territory, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict. The unprecedented strike targeted a weapons depot near Karachev in Russia's Bryansk region, approximately 70 miles from the Ukrainian border. 
The United States has confirmed that Ukraine fired U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles into Russian territory, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict. The unprecedented strike targeted a weapons depot near Karachev in Russia's Bryansk region, approximately 70 miles from the Ukrainian border. -
Iran Poised to Activate Advanced Centrifuges and Boost Near Weapons-Grade Uranium if Censured
Iran is bracing for potential diplomatic and nuclear escalation as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors prepares to release a statement critical of the country. According to Iranian sources speaking to Al Mayadeen, Tehran's anticipated response involves injecting gas into centrifuges and activating advanced machinery already stationed at its nuclear facilities. This development raises tensions at a time when Iran's nuclear stockpile is increasingly under international scrutiny. 
Iran is bracing for potential diplomatic and nuclear escalation as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors prepares to release a statement critical of the country. According to Iranian sources speaking to Al Mayadeen, Tehran's anticipated response involves injecting gas into centrifuges and activating advanced machinery already stationed at its nuclear facilities. This development raises tensions at a time when Iran's nuclear stockpile is increasingly under international scrutiny. -
Historic Protest Erupts Over New Zealand's Māori Rights Bill
In one of the largest protests seen in New Zealand in recent decades, more than 40,000 people gathered outside Parliament on Tuesday, demanding the rejection of a controversial bill they say threatens the rights of the Indigenous Māori population. The demonstration, which capped a nine-day march known as a hīkoi, has reignited fierce debate over the country's foundational Treaty of Waitangi and the government's approach to Indigenous rights. 
In one of the largest protests seen in New Zealand in recent decades, more than 40,000 people gathered outside Parliament on Tuesday, demanding the rejection of a controversial bill they say threatens the rights of the Indigenous Māori population. The demonstration, which capped a nine-day march known as a hīkoi, has reignited fierce debate over the country's foundational Treaty of Waitangi and the government's approach to Indigenous rights. -
Thousands of British Farmers Protest New Tax, Warn of Devastating Impact on Family Farms
In a rare display of dissent, thousands of British farmers gathered outside Parliament on Tuesday to protest a proposed inheritance tax that they argue could decimate family-run farms and threaten the country's food supply. The measure, set to take effect in 2026, imposes a 20% tax on agricultural estates valued at over £1 million ($1.3 million), ending a long-standing exemption that allowed farms to pass tax-free through generations. 
In a rare display of dissent, thousands of British farmers gathered outside Parliament on Tuesday to protest a proposed inheritance tax that they argue could decimate family-run farms and threaten the country's food supply. The measure, set to take effect in 2026, imposes a 20% tax on agricultural estates valued at over £1 million ($1.3 million), ending a long-standing exemption that allowed farms to pass tax-free through generations. -
Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire 'Within Reach' as Gaza Faces Dire Food Shortage
The U.S. envoy for the Middle East voiced optimism Tuesday about a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as conditions in Gaza deteriorate further amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. 
The U.S. envoy for the Middle East voiced optimism Tuesday about a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as conditions in Gaza deteriorate further amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. -
Ukraine Uses U.S.-Made Long-Range Missiles on Russian Soil for First Time
Ukraine launched its first strikes using U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, Russian officials said Tuesday. The move, which targeted a military facility in Russia's Bryansk region, comes just days after President Joe Biden approved Kyiv's use of the weapons, a step Moscow has repeatedly warned could lead to severe consequences. Ukraine launched its first strikes using U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, Russian officials said Tuesday. The move, which targeted a military facility in Russia's Bryansk region, comes just days after President Joe Biden approved Kyiv's use of the weapons, a step Moscow has repeatedly warned could lead to severe consequences.
