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Turkey Launches Major Airstrikes on Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Defense Facility
Turkey has launched a series of retaliatory airstrikes on Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following a deadly attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) facility near Ankara, a state-run defense company that designs military aircraft and drones. Turkey has launched a series of retaliatory airstrikes on Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following a deadly attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) facility near Ankara, a state-run defense company that designs military aircraft and drones. -
Kim Jong Un’s Troops Set to Join Russia in Ukraine War, U.S. Warns of ‘Fair Game’
The deployment of North Korean soldiers to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine has sparked a strong response from U.S. and South Korean officials. South Korea's defense ministry revealed that approximately 12,000 North Korean troops are set to bolster Russia's military forces, including special forces, military engineers, and artillery units. The alarming new estimate follows reports that 3,000 North Korean troops have already arrived in eastern Russia, where they are being trained to support Moscow's war efforts. The deployment of North Korean soldiers to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine has sparked a strong response from U.S. and South Korean officials. South Korea's defense ministry revealed that approximately 12,000 North Korean troops are set to bolster Russia's military forces, including special forces, military engineers, and artillery units. The alarming new estimate follows reports that 3,000 North Korean troops have already arrived in eastern Russia, where they are being trained to support Moscow's war efforts. -
Gunmen Attack Turkish Aerospace Headquarters, Killing 4 and Injuring 14
A deadly attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday left four people dead and 14 others injured, according to Turkish officials. The government swiftly labeled the incident a terrorist attack, although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the violence. The assault comes amid rising concerns about internal security and potential militant activity in the region. A deadly attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday left four people dead and 14 others injured, according to Turkish officials. The government swiftly labeled the incident a terrorist attack, although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the violence. The assault comes amid rising concerns about internal security and potential militant activity in the region. -
Israeli Troops Use Detainees as Human Shields in Gaza Operations: Reports
In Gaza, multiple Palestinians have come forward with allegations that Israeli forces are using detainees as human shields during their military operations, a practice in violation of both international and Israeli law, according to The Guardian. In Gaza, multiple Palestinians have come forward with allegations that Israeli forces are using detainees as human shields during their military operations, a practice in violation of both international and Israeli law, according to The Guardian. -
U.S. Confirms North Korean Troops Deployed to Russia
The United States confirmed on Wednesday that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, marking a significant escalation in Moscow's war in Ukraine and raising concerns among Western allies. The United States confirmed on Wednesday that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, marking a significant escalation in Moscow's war in Ukraine and raising concerns among Western allies. -
Ukraine’s Population Plummets by 10 Million Amid War: Fertility Rates Crash as Refugees Flee and Deaths Mount
Ukraine's population has dropped by approximately 10 million people since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to a United Nations report, marking a staggering demographic crisis for the war-torn nation. Ukraine's population has dropped by approximately 10 million people since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to a United Nations report, marking a staggering demographic crisis for the war-torn nation. -
Blinken Visits Israel to Renew Gaza Ceasefire Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel this week as part of a renewed diplomatic push by Washington to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Blinken's visit comes in the wake of Israel's killing of Yahya Sinwar, a top Hamas leader, further escalating tensions in a war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel this week as part of a renewed diplomatic push by Washington to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Blinken's visit comes in the wake of Israel's killing of Yahya Sinwar, a top Hamas leader, further escalating tensions in a war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives in Gaza. -
Israeli Forces Besiege Gaza Hospitals, Medics and Civilians Trapped as Aid Blocked
As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the northern part of the Strip, focusing on hospitals and shelters where civilians have taken refuge. On Monday, Israeli military actions surrounded critical hospitals and prevented crucial aid from reaching those in need, according to residents and medical personnel in Gaza. As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the northern part of the Strip, focusing on hospitals and shelters where civilians have taken refuge. On Monday, Israeli military actions surrounded critical hospitals and prevented crucial aid from reaching those in need, according to residents and medical personnel in Gaza. -
South Korea Demands Immediate Withdrawal of North Korean Troops Allegedly Deployed in Russia
South Korea has demanded the immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia, escalating tensions over reported military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. On Monday, Seoul summoned the Russian ambassador to formally protest the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia, which South Korea views as a grave threat to regional and international security. South Korea has demanded the immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia, escalating tensions over reported military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. On Monday, Seoul summoned the Russian ambassador to formally protest the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia, which South Korea views as a grave threat to regional and international security. -
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Hezbollah's Financial Institutions as Lebanese Civilians Flee
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah, targeting financial institutions linked to the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. On Sunday night, Israeli airstrikes hit locations across Lebanon, including areas near Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport. Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah, targeting financial institutions linked to the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. On Sunday night, Israeli airstrikes hit locations across Lebanon, including areas near Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport.