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U.S. Opts Not to Limit Military Aid to Israel Amid Gaza Aid Concerns
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will not impose restrictions on military assistance to Israel despite only limited progress in expanding humanitarian aid access to Gaza. 
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will not impose restrictions on military assistance to Israel despite only limited progress in expanding humanitarian aid access to Gaza. -
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, announced his resignation Tuesday following an independent investigation that found he failed to report serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps. The report concluded that Welby became aware of the abuse in 2013 but did not notify the authorities, sparking outrage and intensifying calls for accountability within the Church of England. 
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, announced his resignation Tuesday following an independent investigation that found he failed to report serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps. The report concluded that Welby became aware of the abuse in 2013 but did not notify the authorities, sparking outrage and intensifying calls for accountability within the Church of England. -
Kim Jong Un Ratifies Major Military Treaty with Putin Amid Escalating War
North Korea has officially ratified a major defense agreement with Russia, signaling a deepening military alliance between the two countries that could escalate the ongoing war in Ukraine. The "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" treaty, first signed in June by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, requires mutual military aid and cooperation across various sectors. 
North Korea has officially ratified a major defense agreement with Russia, signaling a deepening military alliance between the two countries that could escalate the ongoing war in Ukraine. The "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" treaty, first signed in June by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, requires mutual military aid and cooperation across various sectors. -
Kremlin Denies Reports of Trump-Putin Phone Call on Ukraine Conflict
The Kremlin has firmly denied reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The allegations, initially reported by The Washington Post and later echoed by other outlets, suggested that Trump had urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone call, citing the extensive U.S. military presence in Europe. 
The Kremlin has firmly denied reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The allegations, initially reported by The Washington Post and later echoed by other outlets, suggested that Trump had urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone call, citing the extensive U.S. military presence in Europe. -
Netanyahu Acknowledges Role in Deadly Pager Attacks on Hezbollah, Defying Opposition from Security Officials
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for the first time, publicly confirmed his approval of a covert operation targeting Hezbollah operatives in September, revealing his role in a highly sophisticated series of attacks that have inflamed tensions across the region. During a closed-door cabinet meeting, Netanyahu reportedly admitted to authorizing the use of explosive-laden pagers and walkie-talkies against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, despite significant opposition from senior defense and political figures. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for the first time, publicly confirmed his approval of a covert operation targeting Hezbollah operatives in September, revealing his role in a highly sophisticated series of attacks that have inflamed tensions across the region. During a closed-door cabinet meeting, Netanyahu reportedly admitted to authorizing the use of explosive-laden pagers and walkie-talkies against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, despite significant opposition from senior defense and political figures. -
Trump Warns Putin Against Escalating Ukraine War in Post-Election Call; President-Elect’s Transition Team Issues Response
President-elect Donald Trump, fresh off a decisive electoral victory, reportedly advised Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone conversation last Thursday, according to multiple sources familiar with the exchange. The Washington Post first reported the conversation, noting that it marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Trump reclaimed the presidency. President-elect Donald Trump, fresh off a decisive electoral victory, reportedly advised Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone conversation last Thursday, according to multiple sources familiar with the exchange. The Washington Post first reported the conversation, noting that it marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Trump reclaimed the presidency. -
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria Leave Scores Dead, Compounding Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict between Israel and militant groups in the Middle East surged over the weekend, resulting in more than 80 fatalities across Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria due to a wave of Israeli airstrikes, according to various reports. This escalation marks one of the deadliest periods in the ongoing hostilities. 
The conflict between Israel and militant groups in the Middle East surged over the weekend, resulting in more than 80 fatalities across Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria due to a wave of Israeli airstrikes, according to various reports. This escalation marks one of the deadliest periods in the ongoing hostilities. -
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Record Drone Strikes Amid Intensifying Conflict
Russia and Ukraine have escalated their conflict with a record-breaking exchange of drone strikes, marking one of the most intense periods of drone warfare since hostilities began. On Saturday night, Russia launched 145 drones against Ukraine, the highest number ever deployed in a single nighttime attack, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a simultaneous escalation, Ukraine carried out its largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of the war. 
Russia and Ukraine have escalated their conflict with a record-breaking exchange of drone strikes, marking one of the most intense periods of drone warfare since hostilities began. On Saturday night, Russia launched 145 drones against Ukraine, the highest number ever deployed in a single nighttime attack, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a simultaneous escalation, Ukraine carried out its largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of the war. -
Qatar Withdraws as Mediator in Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Cites Lack of Good-Faith Negotiations
Qatar has announced a suspension of its mediation efforts in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of genuine willingness by both parties to reach an agreement. The decision, detailed by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari on Saturday, reflects mounting frustration over stalled negotiations. 
Qatar has announced a suspension of its mediation efforts in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of genuine willingness by both parties to reach an agreement. The decision, detailed by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari on Saturday, reflects mounting frustration over stalled negotiations. -
South Korea Warns of Risks as North Korea’s GPS Jamming Disrupts Dozens of South Korean Flights, Vessels
South Korea's military has accused North Korea of launching a new wave of GPS jamming operations that disrupted dozens of civilian aircraft and several vessels over two consecutive days. 
South Korea's military has accused North Korea of launching a new wave of GPS jamming operations that disrupted dozens of civilian aircraft and several vessels over two consecutive days.
