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Hamas Sought Iran's Help for October 7 Attack on Israel, Secret Documents Reveal; Iran Rejects Claims
However, Tehran, while supportive in principle, did not engage directly in the attack. Iran has since denied any involvement, calling the allegations "fabricated" and "devoid of credence." 
However, Tehran, while supportive in principle, did not engage directly in the attack. Iran has since denied any involvement, calling the allegations "fabricated" and "devoid of credence." -
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Oil Depot in Luhansk, Disrupting Military Supply Lines
Ukraine's military has struck a significant blow to Russian logistics by targeting a key oil depot in the Russian-occupied city of Rovenky, located in the Luhansk region. The attack, confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff on Saturday, ignited a massive fire at the facility, which is crucial for fueling Russian military operations in eastern Ukraine. 
Ukraine's military has struck a significant blow to Russian logistics by targeting a key oil depot in the Russian-occupied city of Rovenky, located in the Luhansk region. The attack, confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff on Saturday, ignited a massive fire at the facility, which is crucial for fueling Russian military operations in eastern Ukraine. -
Russia Claims Gains in Kursk as Ukraine Faces Setbacks Amid Counteroffensive
Russian forces have reportedly made significant advances in Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, a development that has reshaped the dynamics of the conflict in recent weeks. According to reports, Russian troops have pushed Ukrainian forces back in key areas, effectively neutralizing much of Kyiv's control over the salient in the Glushkovsky district. As the conflict enters its third month, both sides appear locked in a stalemate, with neither able to claim decisive victories. 
Russian forces have reportedly made significant advances in Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, a development that has reshaped the dynamics of the conflict in recent weeks. According to reports, Russian troops have pushed Ukrainian forces back in key areas, effectively neutralizing much of Kyiv's control over the salient in the Glushkovsky district. As the conflict enters its third month, both sides appear locked in a stalemate, with neither able to claim decisive victories. -
Israeli Airstrike Kills 28 at Gaza School as Tensions Escalate
An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted a school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 50 others, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The Rafidah school had been sheltering displaced Palestinians when the strike hit, leading to devastating scenes of chaos and destruction. 
An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted a school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 50 others, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The Rafidah school had been sheltering displaced Palestinians when the strike hit, leading to devastating scenes of chaos and destruction. -
Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna Dies in Russian Detention
Victoria Roshchyna, a young Ukrainian journalist known for her fearless reporting from the frontlines of the Russian-occupied territories, has died in Russian detention, according to Ukrainian officials. Her tragic death marks another dark chapter in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and raises serious concerns about the treatment of journalists and the suppression of press freedom in areas under Moscow's control. 
Victoria Roshchyna, a young Ukrainian journalist known for her fearless reporting from the frontlines of the Russian-occupied territories, has died in Russian detention, according to Ukrainian officials. Her tragic death marks another dark chapter in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and raises serious concerns about the treatment of journalists and the suppression of press freedom in areas under Moscow's control. -
Israeli Forces Target UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Two Injured
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border escalated sharply this week as Israeli forces fired on positions held by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), resulting in injuries to peacekeepers and heightened concerns over the region's stability. The attacks occurred as Israel intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militant group, in southern Lebanon. 
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border escalated sharply this week as Israeli forces fired on positions held by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), resulting in injuries to peacekeepers and heightened concerns over the region's stability. The attacks occurred as Israel intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militant group, in southern Lebanon. -
South Korean Author Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for Powerful Prose on Human Fragility
South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, a prestigious recognition of her evocative and intense prose that delves into the complexities of human life and historical trauma. The Swedish Academy honored Han for what it described as her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life," marking a significant moment in literary history as she becomes the first South Korean author and only the 18th woman to receive the prize. 
South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, a prestigious recognition of her evocative and intense prose that delves into the complexities of human life and historical trauma. The Swedish Academy honored Han for what it described as her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life," marking a significant moment in literary history as she becomes the first South Korean author and only the 18th woman to receive the prize. -
Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Israel's Next Moves as Israel Vows 'Lethal' Retaliation Against Iran
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday for the first time in months, discussing Israel's response to Iran's recent missile attack and the broader implications of escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned that any Israeli strike on Iran would be "lethal, precise and surprising," indicating a decisive shift in Israel's strategy toward its adversary. 
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday for the first time in months, discussing Israel's response to Iran's recent missile attack and the broader implications of escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned that any Israeli strike on Iran would be "lethal, precise and surprising," indicating a decisive shift in Israel's strategy toward its adversary. -
400,000 Trapped in Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes; UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis
As the Israeli military campaign in Gaza intensifies, the humanitarian crisis in the enclave continues to deepen. Over the past 24 hours, at least 45 Palestinians were reported killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian medics. The ongoing military operation has now entered its fifth day, with Israeli forces aiming to prevent Hamas fighters from regrouping and launching further attacks from the area. 
As the Israeli military campaign in Gaza intensifies, the humanitarian crisis in the enclave continues to deepen. Over the past 24 hours, at least 45 Palestinians were reported killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian medics. The ongoing military operation has now entered its fifth day, with Israeli forces aiming to prevent Hamas fighters from regrouping and launching further attacks from the area. -
Kim Jong Un Seals Off South Korea, Cites 'Imminent Danger of War' in Latest Provocation
In a move that marks a significant escalation in the already tense situation on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea announced that it would cut off all road and rail links to South Korea, citing an "imminent danger of war." The decision, declared by the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, aims to "completely separate" North Korean territory from the South, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). 
In a move that marks a significant escalation in the already tense situation on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea announced that it would cut off all road and rail links to South Korea, citing an "imminent danger of war." The decision, declared by the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, aims to "completely separate" North Korean territory from the South, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
