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North Korean Troops Reportedly Enter Ukraine as Russian Military Faces Chaos and Command Struggles
A small contingent of North Korean troops has reportedly entered Ukraine, marking an escalation in North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine. According to two Western intelligence officials, these troops are already active in the conflict, with expectations that their numbers will increase as more North Korean forces complete their training in eastern Russia and move toward the front lines. 
A small contingent of North Korean troops has reportedly entered Ukraine, marking an escalation in North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine. According to two Western intelligence officials, these troops are already active in the conflict, with expectations that their numbers will increase as more North Korean forces complete their training in eastern Russia and move toward the front lines. -
Hezbollah Appoints Longtime Deputy Naim Kassem as New Leader After Nasrallah’s Assassination
Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has appointed cleric Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of its long-time chief, Hassan Nasrallah. The announcement came after Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut last month, a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership structure. Kassem, 71, who had served as Nasrallah's deputy for over three decades, is now tasked with leading the Iran-backed organization during one of its most turbulent periods. 
Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has appointed cleric Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of its long-time chief, Hassan Nasrallah. The announcement came after Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut last month, a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership structure. Kassem, 71, who had served as Nasrallah's deputy for over three decades, is now tasked with leading the Iran-backed organization during one of its most turbulent periods. -
IDF Investigates Deadly Gaza Strike as Death Toll Climbs
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating an airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, that reportedly killed nearly 100 people, according to claims from Hamas authorities. 
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating an airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, that reportedly killed nearly 100 people, according to claims from Hamas authorities. -
Pentagon Confirms 10,000 North Korean Troops in Russia, No New U.S. Weapon Limits for Ukraine
U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, emphasized that Ukraine would not face new restrictions on its use of American-supplied weapons against these North Korean forces, should they be sent to the front lines. 
U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, emphasized that Ukraine would not face new restrictions on its use of American-supplied weapons against these North Korean forces, should they be sent to the front lines. -
Georgia's President Calls for Protests Amid Disputed Election Victory by Russia-Friendly Party
President Salome Zourabichvili on Monday called for mass protests after the ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed victory in a contentious parliamentary election over the weekend. The outcome has intensified political tensions in the strategically located South Caucasus nation and raised concerns among Western allies about its democratic trajectory and alignment with Russia. 
President Salome Zourabichvili on Monday called for mass protests after the ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed victory in a contentious parliamentary election over the weekend. The outcome has intensified political tensions in the strategically located South Caucasus nation and raised concerns among Western allies about its democratic trajectory and alignment with Russia. -
Satellite Images Reveal Israeli Strikes Damaged Secret Iranian Military Facilities
Satellite imagery has unveiled significant damage to two secretive Iranian military bases following Israeli airstrikes early Saturday, according to analysts. The attacks targeted facilities linked to Iran's ballistic missile program and a site previously associated with Tehran's alleged nuclear weapons development. 
Satellite imagery has unveiled significant damage to two secretive Iranian military bases following Israeli airstrikes early Saturday, according to analysts. The attacks targeted facilities linked to Iran's ballistic missile program and a site previously associated with Tehran's alleged nuclear weapons development. -
Israeli Strike on Iran's Missile Facilities Cripples Ballistic Missile Production for Years: Reports
Israel's recent airstrike on Iran has severely damaged the country's ballistic missile production capabilities, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. 
Israel's recent airstrike on Iran has severely damaged the country's ballistic missile production capabilities, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. -
Iran Vows 'Proportional Response' After Israeli Airstrikes Cause Limited Damage to Military Sites Near Tehran
Israel launched a series of airstrikes on military sites in Iran early Saturday, marking an escalation in the long-standing tension between the two regional powers. This military action, a direct response to Iran's missile barrage on October 1, 2023, targeted missile manufacturing facilities and other defense infrastructure but notably avoided critical oil and nuclear sites. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that several waves of strikes were completed, aimed at diminishing Iran's missile capabilities, with warnings issued to Tehran not to retaliate. 
Israel launched a series of airstrikes on military sites in Iran early Saturday, marking an escalation in the long-standing tension between the two regional powers. This military action, a direct response to Iran's missile barrage on October 1, 2023, targeted missile manufacturing facilities and other defense infrastructure but notably avoided critical oil and nuclear sites. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that several waves of strikes were completed, aimed at diminishing Iran's missile capabilities, with warnings issued to Tehran not to retaliate. -
Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets in Retaliation for Missile Barrage
Israel launched a series of retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military targets early Saturday, responding to a barrage of ballistic missiles fired by Iran earlier this month. Explosions were reported in the vicinity of Tehran and Karaj, marking one of the most direct confrontations between the two regional adversaries in years. Israel launched a series of retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military targets early Saturday, responding to a barrage of ballistic missiles fired by Iran earlier this month. Explosions were reported in the vicinity of Tehran and Karaj, marking one of the most direct confrontations between the two regional adversaries in years. -
Israel Faces Outcry After Airstrike Kills Three Journalists in Southern Lebanon
Israel's ongoing military campaign has drawn sharp criticism after an airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists on Friday. The journalists, identified as two camera operators and one engineer, were working for media organizations linked to Hezbollah and Iran, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the attack deliberate, describing it as "war crimes committed by the Israeli enemy." Israel's ongoing military campaign has drawn sharp criticism after an airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists on Friday. The journalists, identified as two camera operators and one engineer, were working for media organizations linked to Hezbollah and Iran, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the attack deliberate, describing it as "war crimes committed by the Israeli enemy."
