Larry Lee
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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. -
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.
