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Japan Court Orders Unification Church Dissolution Following Government Petition and Abe Assassination Probe
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church's legal status, siding with a government petition that cited decades of exploitative practices and intensifying scrutiny following the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church's legal status, siding with a government petition that cited decades of exploitative practices and intensifying scrutiny following the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. -
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza as Military Expands Evacuation Orders
Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday as the Israeli military widened evacuation orders across the Gaza Strip, pressing forward with its renewed campaign against Hamas amid escalating humanitarian concerns and diplomatic deadlock. 
Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments killed at least 23 Palestinians on Tuesday as the Israeli military widened evacuation orders across the Gaza Strip, pressing forward with its renewed campaign against Hamas amid escalating humanitarian concerns and diplomatic deadlock. -
Danish Prime Minister Condemns U.S. Delegation’s Greenland Trip as ‘Unacceptable Pressure’
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration's renewed efforts to assert influence over Greenland, calling a forthcoming visit by senior U.S. officials "unacceptable pressure" on both Denmark and its autonomous Arctic territory. 
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration's renewed efforts to assert influence over Greenland, calling a forthcoming visit by senior U.S. officials "unacceptable pressure" on both Denmark and its autonomous Arctic territory. -
Kremlin: No Public Details from U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine, But 'Useful' Progress Made
High-level talks between the United States and Russia held Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ended without a joint statement, as Kremlin officials said discussions on a limited ceasefire in Ukraine were ongoing and would remain confidential. 
High-level talks between the United States and Russia held Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ended without a joint statement, as Kremlin officials said discussions on a limited ceasefire in Ukraine were ongoing and would remain confidential. -
Israeli Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Kills Senior Hamas Official, Sparks Outcry
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza's largest hospital in the south killed a senior Hamas official Sunday, intensifying Israel's renewed military campaign in the Palestinian territory. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the strike targeted Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas' political bureau, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. 
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza's largest hospital in the south killed a senior Hamas official Sunday, intensifying Israel's renewed military campaign in the Palestinian territory. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the strike targeted Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas' political bureau, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. -
Turkey Detains Over 1,100 Protesters, Journalists as Erdogan Rival Jailed on Corruption Charges
Turkish authorities have detained dozens of journalists and more than 1,100 protesters as street demonstrations intensified following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 
Turkish authorities have detained dozens of journalists and more than 1,100 protesters as street demonstrations intensified following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. -
Israel Drafts Gaza Occupation Plans as Military Prepares 50,000-Troop Ground Offensive
Israel has drawn up plans for a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza, which would see Israeli forces occupying the enclave and imposing military rule, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The strategy, reviewed by Israel's Security Cabinet, could involve up to 50,000 troops and aims to dismantle Hamas control while consolidating authority over Gaza's civilian population. 
Israel has drawn up plans for a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza, which would see Israeli forces occupying the enclave and imposing military rule, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The strategy, reviewed by Israel's Security Cabinet, could involve up to 50,000 troops and aims to dismantle Hamas control while consolidating authority over Gaza's civilian population. -
U.S. and Russia Launch Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia, Eye Black Sea Ceasefire
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of renewed peace efforts aimed at de-escalating the three-year-long conflict in Ukraine. The discussions, focused primarily on a potential maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, mark one of the most significant U.S.-Russia engagements in months. 
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of renewed peace efforts aimed at de-escalating the three-year-long conflict in Ukraine. The discussions, focused primarily on a potential maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, mark one of the most significant U.S.-Russia engagements in months. -
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Calls April 28 Snap Election Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dissolved Parliament and called a snap federal election for April 28, citing escalating tensions with the United States over trade and sovereignty as driving factors behind the decision. The move comes less than two weeks after Carney was sworn in to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, positioning the Liberal Party leader to capitalize on recent momentum. 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dissolved Parliament and called a snap federal election for April 28, citing escalating tensions with the United States over trade and sovereignty as driving factors behind the decision. The move comes less than two weeks after Carney was sworn in to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, positioning the Liberal Party leader to capitalize on recent momentum. -
Israel Launches Largest Airstrikes on Lebanon in Four Months Following Rocket Attacks, As Families Demand End to ‘Endless War’
Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
