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Zelenskyy Appoints Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's New Foreign Minister Amid Sweeping Government Reshuffle
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Andrii Sybiha as the country's new foreign minister, a move that underscores the urgency and strategic recalibration as Ukraine faces critical months ahead in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The appointment, which was swiftly confirmed by Ukraine's parliament on Thursday, marks the most notable change in the country's diplomatic leadership since the war began in February 2022. 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Andrii Sybiha as the country's new foreign minister, a move that underscores the urgency and strategic recalibration as Ukraine faces critical months ahead in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The appointment, which was swiftly confirmed by Ukraine's parliament on Thursday, marks the most notable change in the country's diplomatic leadership since the war began in February 2022. -
Netanyahu Stands Firm on Philadelphi Corridor Amid Protests and Criticism; Cease-Fire Talks Stalled
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing unprecedented domestic and international backlash following a series of tragic events that have severely impacted ongoing cease-fire negotiations with Hamas. As Israel grapples with the fallout from the deaths of six hostages, Netanyahu's defiant stance on military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor is exacerbating tensions and threatening to derail peace efforts. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing unprecedented domestic and international backlash following a series of tragic events that have severely impacted ongoing cease-fire negotiations with Hamas. As Israel grapples with the fallout from the deaths of six hostages, Netanyahu's defiant stance on military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor is exacerbating tensions and threatening to derail peace efforts. -
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Submits Resignation as Russian Missiles Strike Lviv, Killing 7 in Deadly Attack
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigns amid a major Cabinet reshuffle as Russian missiles hit Lviv, resulting in seven fatalities and significant damage. This follows a recent surge in deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Poltava, where over 50 were killed. 
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigns amid a major Cabinet reshuffle as Russian missiles hit Lviv, resulting in seven fatalities and significant damage. This follows a recent surge in deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Poltava, where over 50 were killed. -
North Korea Executes up to 30 Officials Over Flood Failures as Crisis Worsens: Report
North Korea has reportedly executed up to 30 officials in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated the country last month, resulting in significant casualties and widespread damage. The mass executions, first reported by South Korean news outlet TV Chosun, underscore the regime's harsh response to the natural disaster that has further exposed the country's precarious internal dynamics. 
North Korea has reportedly executed up to 30 officials in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated the country last month, resulting in significant casualties and widespread damage. The mass executions, first reported by South Korean news outlet TV Chosun, underscore the regime's harsh response to the natural disaster that has further exposed the country's precarious internal dynamics. -
Deadly Russian Strike on Ukrainian Military Academy and Hospital Claims Over 50 Lives
In a tragic escalation of the ongoing conflict, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the Poltava Military Institute of Communication and a nearby hospital in Ukraine on September 3, resulting in at least 51 deaths and over 200 injuries. The missiles targeted the heart of the military academy, located in central-eastern Ukraine, causing extensive damage and civilian casualties. 
In a tragic escalation of the ongoing conflict, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the Poltava Military Institute of Communication and a nearby hospital in Ukraine on September 3, resulting in at least 51 deaths and over 200 injuries. The missiles targeted the heart of the military academy, located in central-eastern Ukraine, causing extensive damage and civilian casualties. -
Islamic State Claims Kabul Suicide Bombing in Retaliation for Bagram Prison Reactivation
A suicide bombing in Kabul on Monday claimed the lives of at least six people and injured thirteen others. The Islamic State's local affiliate, known as ISIS-K, has claimed responsibility for the attack, framing it as retaliation against the Taliban's recent reactivation of the notorious Bagram detention facility. 
A suicide bombing in Kabul on Monday claimed the lives of at least six people and injured thirteen others. The Islamic State's local affiliate, known as ISIS-K, has claimed responsibility for the attack, framing it as retaliation against the Taliban's recent reactivation of the notorious Bagram detention facility. -
Putin Receives Lavish Welcome in Mongolia Despite ICC Warrant for War Crimes
Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Mongolia has stirred significant controversy, as the host nation has opted to overlook an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for the Russian leader. The warrant, issued last year, accuses Putin of war crimes related to the deportation of Ukrainian children, placing Mongolia in a precarious position diplomatically and legally. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Mongolia has stirred significant controversy, as the host nation has opted to overlook an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for the Russian leader. The warrant, issued last year, accuses Putin of war crimes related to the deportation of Ukrainian children, placing Mongolia in a precarious position diplomatically and legally. -
At Least 129 Killed in DR Congo’s Largest Prison Break Attempt at Kinshasa’s Makala Central Prison
At least 129 individuals have been reported dead following a mass escape attempt at the Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Monday, highlights the ongoing crisis within the country's overcrowded correctional facilities. 
At least 129 individuals have been reported dead following a mass escape attempt at the Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Monday, highlights the ongoing crisis within the country's overcrowded correctional facilities. -
Russian Ballistic Missiles Kill 41 in Poltava Strike, Zelensky Demands More Western Support
Russian ballistic missiles struck the central Ukrainian city of Poltava on Tuesday, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 180, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This attack, described as one of the deadliest single strikes of the war, targeted the Military Institute of Communications and a nearby medical facility. 
Russian ballistic missiles struck the central Ukrainian city of Poltava on Tuesday, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 180, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This attack, described as one of the deadliest single strikes of the war, targeted the Military Institute of Communications and a nearby medical facility. -
Netanyahu Condemns UK Suspension of 30 Arms Licenses to Israel as British Jews and Israeli Officials Slam Decision Amid Gaza Conflict
The United Kingdom has announced a partial suspension of arms export licenses to Israel. On Monday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy revealed that 30 out of 350 licenses would be suspended due to concerns that the arms could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. 
The United Kingdom has announced a partial suspension of arms export licenses to Israel. On Monday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy revealed that 30 out of 350 licenses would be suspended due to concerns that the arms could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
