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World Leaders Strike Climate Finance Deal at COP29
After weeks of tense negotiations and dramatic walkouts, nearly 200 countries reached a landmark climate finance agreement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, early Sunday morning. Wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change and transitioning to renewable energy. 
After weeks of tense negotiations and dramatic walkouts, nearly 200 countries reached a landmark climate finance agreement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, early Sunday morning. Wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change and transitioning to renewable energy. -
Israeli Airstrikes in Beirut Kill 15 Amid Escalating Violence and Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes early Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people and injured 63, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, marking the fourth strike on the capital in less than a week. The strikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district and were reportedly aimed at a senior Hezbollah official, though Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri stated that no officials from the group were in the building. 
Israeli airstrikes early Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people and injured 63, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, marking the fourth strike on the capital in less than a week. The strikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district and were reportedly aimed at a senior Hezbollah official, though Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri stated that no officials from the group were in the building. -
Russia to Mass-Produce New 'Oreshnik' Missile, Putin Warns of Escalation
Russia is preparing to mass-produce its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Vladimir Putin announced Friday during a meeting with top defense officials. The missile, recently deployed in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, represents what Putin called a leap forward in Moscow's military capabilities. 
Russia is preparing to mass-produce its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Vladimir Putin announced Friday during a meeting with top defense officials. The missile, recently deployed in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, represents what Putin called a leap forward in Moscow's military capabilities. -
Italian Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Amid Hezbollah-Israel Clashes
Four Italian soldiers were lightly injured on Friday after a suspected Hezbollah rocket attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in southern Lebanon, Italy's Defense Ministry confirmed. The attack targeted a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in the village of Shama, highlighting the increasing volatility in the region as Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in intensified clashes. 
Four Italian soldiers were lightly injured on Friday after a suspected Hezbollah rocket attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in southern Lebanon, Italy's Defense Ministry confirmed. The attack targeted a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in the village of Shama, highlighting the increasing volatility in the region as Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in intensified clashes. -
Iran Activates Advanced Centrifuges After IAEA Censure, Threatens NPT Exit
Iran announced on Friday that it would activate a series of advanced centrifuges to significantly boost its uranium enrichment capabilities, escalating tensions after a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Tehran for its lack of cooperation with nuclear inspectors. The resolution, spearheaded by the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, criticized Iran for failing to provide credible explanations for the presence of undeclared nuclear materials. 
Iran announced on Friday that it would activate a series of advanced centrifuges to significantly boost its uranium enrichment capabilities, escalating tensions after a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Tehran for its lack of cooperation with nuclear inspectors. The resolution, spearheaded by the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, criticized Iran for failing to provide credible explanations for the presence of undeclared nuclear materials. -
Zelenskyy Condemns Putin’s Use of MIRV Ballistic Missile as 'Severe Escalation'
Russia's recent use of a medium-range ballistic missile in Ukraine has been condemned as a "severe escalation" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile, described as experimental and capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), targeted a military site in the city of Dnipro, triggering widespread international alarm. 
Russia's recent use of a medium-range ballistic missile in Ukraine has been condemned as a "severe escalation" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile, described as experimental and capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), targeted a military site in the city of Dnipro, triggering widespread international alarm. -
Trudeau Pledges to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Despite Backlash
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision that has triggered both domestic and international backlash. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau stated Canada's unwavering commitment to upholding international law. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision that has triggered both domestic and international backlash. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau stated Canada's unwavering commitment to upholding international law. -
North Korean General Wounded in Ukraine Conflict Amid Deepening Ties with Russia
A high-ranking North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces was reportedly injured during a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, according to Western officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. This incident marks the first confirmed case of a senior North Korean military figure being wounded in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. 
A high-ranking North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces was reportedly injured during a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, according to Western officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. This incident marks the first confirmed case of a senior North Korean military figure being wounded in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. -
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.
