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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. -
Netanyahu Vows Retaliation After Assassination Attempt by Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hezbollah following an alleged assassination attempt on him and his wife. The drone attack, reportedly launched by Iran-backed Hezbollah, targeted Netanyahu's private residence in the coastal city of Caesarea. Although neither Netanyahu nor his wife was home at the time, the Israeli leader emphasized that the attempt was a "grave mistake" and vowed that it would not deter Israel from its goals in the ongoing conflict. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hezbollah following an alleged assassination attempt on him and his wife. The drone attack, reportedly launched by Iran-backed Hezbollah, targeted Netanyahu's private residence in the coastal city of Caesarea. Although neither Netanyahu nor his wife was home at the time, the Israeli leader emphasized that the attempt was a "grave mistake" and vowed that it would not deter Israel from its goals in the ongoing conflict. -
France and U.S. Alarmed as North Korea Reportedly Sends Troops to Ukraine
Reports of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have sparked international alarm, with growing fears that Pyongyang's involvement marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that North Korea has become a de facto participant in the war, citing Ukrainian intelligence findings that suggest Pyongyang has transferred both weapons and soldiers to Moscow. 
Reports of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have sparked international alarm, with growing fears that Pyongyang's involvement marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that North Korea has become a de facto participant in the war, citing Ukrainian intelligence findings that suggest Pyongyang has transferred both weapons and soldiers to Moscow. -
Cuba Hit by Second Nationwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba faced its second nationwide blackout in as many days on Saturday morning, plunging millions of people into darkness and sparking further concerns about the island's crumbling energy infrastructure. The blackout came just hours after officials had reported slow progress in restoring power following a previous outage, signaling a worsening energy crisis. 
Cuba faced its second nationwide blackout in as many days on Saturday morning, plunging millions of people into darkness and sparking further concerns about the island's crumbling energy infrastructure. The blackout came just hours after officials had reported slow progress in restoring power following a previous outage, signaling a worsening energy crisis. -
Hezbollah Drone Targets Netanyahu's Home in Caesarea
An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, marking an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This is the first time since the beginning of the current hostilities that a target directly linked to Netanyahu has been hit. 
An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, marking an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This is the first time since the beginning of the current hostilities that a target directly linked to Netanyahu has been hit. -
Mohammed Sinwar Poised to Take Over Hamas Leadership After Yahya Sinwar's Death
Israeli officials believe Mohammed Sinwar, younger brother of the recently killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, is next in line to lead the militant group, several Israeli media outlets reported Friday. The death of Yahya Sinwar, who was one of the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, marks a major shift in Hamas' leadership, but does not spell the immediate collapse of the organization. 
Israeli officials believe Mohammed Sinwar, younger brother of the recently killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, is next in line to lead the militant group, several Israeli media outlets reported Friday. The death of Yahya Sinwar, who was one of the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, marks a major shift in Hamas' leadership, but does not spell the immediate collapse of the organization. -
Netanyahu Pledges Continued War After Hamas Leader's Death, Hezbollah Vows Escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military operations in Gaza and Lebanon following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, dashing hopes for a ceasefire in the region. Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack that triggered Israel's war with Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Wednesday. Despite calls from Western leaders for peace, Netanyahu insisted that the war will not end until hostages held by Hamas are freed and Israel's broader objectives are met. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military operations in Gaza and Lebanon following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, dashing hopes for a ceasefire in the region. Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack that triggered Israel's war with Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Wednesday. Despite calls from Western leaders for peace, Netanyahu insisted that the war will not end until hostages held by Hamas are freed and Israel's broader objectives are met. -
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Israeli Operation: What It Means for Gaza and the War
Israel confirmed the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the architect behind the October 7, 2023, attacks that marked a deadly escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sinwar, a key figure within Hamas, had been a high-priority target for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for over a year. His death in an Israeli military operation on October 16, 2024, could shift the dynamics of the conflict, though uncertainty remains over its long-term impact. 
Israel confirmed the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the architect behind the October 7, 2023, attacks that marked a deadly escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sinwar, a key figure within Hamas, had been a high-priority target for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for over a year. His death in an Israeli military operation on October 16, 2024, could shift the dynamics of the conflict, though uncertainty remains over its long-term impact. -
EU Leaders Push for Stricter Migration Policies as Poland Warns of Weaponization
As European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday, migration took center stage in discussions, with many calling for tougher measures to address the influx of irregular migrants. The meeting underscored the increasing political pressure across Europe as member states grapple with both internal security concerns and the ethical challenges of immigration. Calls for a unified response come amid Poland and other Baltic states highlighting the use of migrants as a "weapon" by neighboring Russia and Belarus to destabilize the bloc. 
As European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday, migration took center stage in discussions, with many calling for tougher measures to address the influx of irregular migrants. The meeting underscored the increasing political pressure across Europe as member states grapple with both internal security concerns and the ethical challenges of immigration. Calls for a unified response come amid Poland and other Baltic states highlighting the use of migrants as a "weapon" by neighboring Russia and Belarus to destabilize the bloc.
