Larry Lee
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba Visits China to Discuss Peace and Bilateral Relations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China this week to discuss ways to bring an end to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The visit, which will take place from July 23 to 25, comes at the invitation of Beijing and signals a significant step in Ukraine's efforts to seek international support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that has now stretched into its third year. 
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China this week to discuss ways to bring an end to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The visit, which will take place from July 23 to 25, comes at the invitation of Beijing and signals a significant step in Ukraine's efforts to seek international support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that has now stretched into its third year. -
Philippine President Marcos Shuts Down Offshore Gaming Industry Over Crime Links
In a decisive move to address escalating criminal activities linked to the gambling sector, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate cessation of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). 
In a decisive move to address escalating criminal activities linked to the gambling sector, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate cessation of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). -
Israel Launches First Airstrikes on Yemen After Deadly Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
For the first time, Israel has struck targets inside Yemen in retaliation for a deadly drone attack launched by Houthi rebels on Tel Aviv. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which already threatened to spill over into the broader region. 
For the first time, Israel has struck targets inside Yemen in retaliation for a deadly drone attack launched by Houthi rebels on Tel Aviv. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which already threatened to spill over into the broader region. -
UN Court Declares Israeli Presence in Palestinian Territories Illegal, Calls for Immediate Withdrawal
In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories to be "unlawful" and demanded an immediate halt to settlement construction. This unprecedented ruling by the United Nations' principal judicial organ has sparked intense reactions from both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, potentially reshaping international perspectives on the longstanding conflict. 
In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories to be "unlawful" and demanded an immediate halt to settlement construction. This unprecedented ruling by the United Nations' principal judicial organ has sparked intense reactions from both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, potentially reshaping international perspectives on the longstanding conflict. -
Zelensky Urges UK's Starmer to Advocate for Long-Range Strike Capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a historic address to the British cabinet on Friday, urging the UK to assist in lifting restrictions on the use of Western-supplied weapons. This rare appearance by a foreign leader in a British cabinet meeting underscores the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a historic address to the British cabinet on Friday, urging the UK to assist in lifting restrictions on the use of Western-supplied weapons. This rare appearance by a foreign leader in a British cabinet meeting underscores the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. -
U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison on Espionage Charges
A Russian court has sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. The 32-year-old journalist, accused of gathering secret information during a reporting trip in Yekaterinburg, has steadfastly denied the charges, along with his employer, The Wall Street Journal. 
A Russian court has sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. The 32-year-old journalist, accused of gathering secret information during a reporting trip in Yekaterinburg, has steadfastly denied the charges, along with his employer, The Wall Street Journal. -
Vietnam’s Powerful Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies at 80
Nguyen Phu Trong, the Marxist-Leninist leader who steered Vietnam through a decade of rapid economic growth while balancing delicate diplomatic relations with both China and the U.S., has passed away at the age of 80. Trong, who had appeared increasingly frail in recent months, succumbed to old age and illness, the ruling Communist Party announced on Friday. His death marks the end of an era in Vietnamese politics. 
Nguyen Phu Trong, the Marxist-Leninist leader who steered Vietnam through a decade of rapid economic growth while balancing delicate diplomatic relations with both China and the U.S., has passed away at the age of 80. Trong, who had appeared increasingly frail in recent months, succumbed to old age and illness, the ruling Communist Party announced on Friday. His death marks the end of an era in Vietnamese politics. -
Houthi Drone Attack Kills One in Tel Aviv Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict
A long-range Iranian-made drone struck the heart of Tel Aviv early Friday morning, killing one man and injuring four others. The attack, claimed by the Yemen-based Houthi militia, targeted a building near the beachfront, close to the U.S. Embassy premises. This incident, the latest in a series of escalations linked to the ongoing Gaza conflict, has sent shockwaves through Israel and beyond. 
A long-range Iranian-made drone struck the heart of Tel Aviv early Friday morning, killing one man and injuring four others. The attack, claimed by the Yemen-based Houthi militia, targeted a building near the beachfront, close to the U.S. Embassy premises. This incident, the latest in a series of escalations linked to the ongoing Gaza conflict, has sent shockwaves through Israel and beyond. -
South Korea’s Supreme Court Grants Health Insurance Rights to Same-Sex Couples in Landmark Ruling
In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for LGBTQ rights, South Korea's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that same-sex couples are entitled to the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. This historic verdict has been celebrated by human rights groups and marks a significant step towards equality in a country where same-sex marriages are not legally recognized. 
In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for LGBTQ rights, South Korea's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that same-sex couples are entitled to the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. This historic verdict has been celebrated by human rights groups and marks a significant step towards equality in a country where same-sex marriages are not legally recognized. -
Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as European Commission President Amid Renewed Support
Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed for a second term as President of the European Commission, a move that signals strong support for her leadership and policies within the European Union. On Thursday, the European Parliament in Strasbourg saw an outpouring of congratulations for von der Leyen, a stark contrast to the skepticism she faced five years ago when she was an unexpected candidate for the role. 
Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed for a second term as President of the European Commission, a move that signals strong support for her leadership and policies within the European Union. On Thursday, the European Parliament in Strasbourg saw an outpouring of congratulations for von der Leyen, a stark contrast to the skepticism she faced five years ago when she was an unexpected candidate for the role.
