Larry Lee
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Israel and Hamas Reach Tentative Ceasefire Agreement, Hostage Deal Pending Final Approval
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and a phased hostage release are nearing finalization, with officials expressing optimism that a deal could be reached within days. Mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt have worked intensively to bring Israel and Hamas closer to an agreement after over 15 months of conflict that has devastated Gaza and destabilized the region. 
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and a phased hostage release are nearing finalization, with officials expressing optimism that a deal could be reached within days. Mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt have worked intensively to bring Israel and Hamas closer to an agreement after over 15 months of conflict that has devastated Gaza and destabilized the region. -
Ukraine Hits Deep Inside Russia with U.S. and British Missiles in Major Escalation
Ukraine executed one of its largest and most coordinated aerial offensives against Russian territory on Tuesday, targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities deep within the country. The strikes involved U.S.-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles, British Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and a fleet of drones, signaling an escalation in the nearly three-year conflict that has left thousands dead and millions displaced. 
Ukraine executed one of its largest and most coordinated aerial offensives against Russian territory on Tuesday, targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities deep within the country. The strikes involved U.S.-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles, British Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and a fleet of drones, signaling an escalation in the nearly three-year conflict that has left thousands dead and millions displaced. -
Ukraine Launches Major Strikes on Russian Military and Industrial Sites
Ukraine launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Russian military and industrial facilities early Tuesday, striking deep into Russian territory and prompting swift responses from Russian officials. The barrage, which targeted sites including chemical plants, oil refineries, and arms depots, represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. 
Ukraine launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Russian military and industrial facilities early Tuesday, striking deep into Russian territory and prompting swift responses from Russian officials. The barrage, which targeted sites including chemical plants, oil refineries, and arms depots, represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. -
North Korea’s Suicide Soldiers Deepen Ukraine’s Challenges in War with Russia
For weeks, Ukrainian forces have faced a grim and unconventional adversary: North Korean soldiers sent to support Russia in its prolonged war against Ukraine. The presence of these troops has introduced new challenges, marked by acts of self-detonation and unyielding loyalty to North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. 
For weeks, Ukrainian forces have faced a grim and unconventional adversary: North Korean soldiers sent to support Russia in its prolonged war against Ukraine. The presence of these troops has introduced new challenges, marked by acts of self-detonation and unyielding loyalty to North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. -
Houthi Missile Targets Tel Aviv as Gaza Airstrikes Kill Six Civilians
A ballistic missile launched from Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, triggering widespread sirens and sending residents in Tel Aviv and other areas scrambling to bomb shelters. 
A ballistic missile launched from Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, triggering widespread sirens and sending residents in Tel Aviv and other areas scrambling to bomb shelters. -
At Least 100 Dead in South African Illegal Mine, Hundreds More Trapped
At least 100 illegal miners have died in a South African gold mine after being trapped underground for months, with hundreds more feared to be in peril. The grim revelation comes as rescue operations intensify at the Buffelsfontein mine near Stilfontein, following reports of starvation and dehydration among miners who had been blocked underground by authorities attempting to force them out. 
At least 100 illegal miners have died in a South African gold mine after being trapped underground for months, with hundreds more feared to be in peril. The grim revelation comes as rescue operations intensify at the Buffelsfontein mine near Stilfontein, following reports of starvation and dehydration among miners who had been blocked underground by authorities attempting to force them out. -
Hamas Expected to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Agreement with Israel
Negotiators in Doha are finalizing a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel that could see the release of 33 hostages during the first phase of implementation. Israeli officials indicated Monday that the deal, which also includes a 42-day cessation of hostilities, is nearing completion after months of intense diplomatic efforts. 
Negotiators in Doha are finalizing a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel that could see the release of 33 hostages during the first phase of implementation. Israeli officials indicated Monday that the deal, which also includes a 42-day cessation of hostilities, is nearing completion after months of intense diplomatic efforts. -
300 North Korean Troops Killed in Ukraine as Captured Soldiers Reveal Shocking Battlefield Orders
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces during combat in Russia's Kursk region have not expressed a desire to defect to South Korea. The soldiers, part of an estimated 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to support Russian operations, highlight Pyongyang's deepening involvement in the nearly three-year-old conflict. 
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces during combat in Russia's Kursk region have not expressed a desire to defect to South Korea. The soldiers, part of an estimated 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to support Russian operations, highlight Pyongyang's deepening involvement in the nearly three-year-old conflict. -
Tsunami Advisory Issued After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Coast
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Japan late Monday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. The earthquake, which occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. local time, was centered offshore at a depth of about 19 miles. 
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Japan late Monday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. The earthquake, which occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. local time, was centered offshore at a depth of about 19 miles. -
Progress in Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations, Major Sticking Points Remain
Intense negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have brought the two sides closer to a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement, but significant issues remain unresolved. Hamas has indicated optimism, with a senior official stating the group is "very close to an agreement," while both Israeli and U.S. officials have confirmed progress. 
Intense negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have brought the two sides closer to a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement, but significant issues remain unresolved. Hamas has indicated optimism, with a senior official stating the group is "very close to an agreement," while both Israeli and U.S. officials have confirmed progress.
