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Turkey Detains Over 1,100 Protesters, Journalists as Erdogan Rival Jailed on Corruption Charges
Turkish authorities have detained dozens of journalists and more than 1,100 protesters as street demonstrations intensified following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 
Turkish authorities have detained dozens of journalists and more than 1,100 protesters as street demonstrations intensified following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. -
Israel Drafts Gaza Occupation Plans as Military Prepares 50,000-Troop Ground Offensive
Israel has drawn up plans for a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza, which would see Israeli forces occupying the enclave and imposing military rule, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The strategy, reviewed by Israel's Security Cabinet, could involve up to 50,000 troops and aims to dismantle Hamas control while consolidating authority over Gaza's civilian population. 
Israel has drawn up plans for a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza, which would see Israeli forces occupying the enclave and imposing military rule, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The strategy, reviewed by Israel's Security Cabinet, could involve up to 50,000 troops and aims to dismantle Hamas control while consolidating authority over Gaza's civilian population. -
U.S. and Russia Launch Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia, Eye Black Sea Ceasefire
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of renewed peace efforts aimed at de-escalating the three-year-long conflict in Ukraine. The discussions, focused primarily on a potential maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, mark one of the most significant U.S.-Russia engagements in months. 
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of renewed peace efforts aimed at de-escalating the three-year-long conflict in Ukraine. The discussions, focused primarily on a potential maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, mark one of the most significant U.S.-Russia engagements in months. -
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Calls April 28 Snap Election Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dissolved Parliament and called a snap federal election for April 28, citing escalating tensions with the United States over trade and sovereignty as driving factors behind the decision. The move comes less than two weeks after Carney was sworn in to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, positioning the Liberal Party leader to capitalize on recent momentum. 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dissolved Parliament and called a snap federal election for April 28, citing escalating tensions with the United States over trade and sovereignty as driving factors behind the decision. The move comes less than two weeks after Carney was sworn in to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, positioning the Liberal Party leader to capitalize on recent momentum. -
Israel Launches Largest Airstrikes on Lebanon in Four Months Following Rocket Attacks, As Families Demand End to ‘Endless War’
Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. 
Israel conducted its heaviest air and artillery strikes on southern Lebanon in four months on Saturday, retaliating after cross-border rocket fire threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The flare-up came as thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, urging a halt to ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. -
Putin Prayed for Trump After Assassination Attempt, Gifted Portrait Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for Donald Trump after the former U.S. president survived an assassination attempt last year, and later commissioned a personal portrait as a gift, according to Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff. The revelation comes as Trump and Putin engaged in direct talks this week on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for Donald Trump after the former U.S. president survived an assassination attempt last year, and later commissioned a personal portrait as a gift, according to Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff. The revelation comes as Trump and Putin engaged in direct talks this week on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. -
Sudan’s Military Recaptures Presidential Palace, Deals Blow to RSF After Two Years of Conflict
Sudan's military announced Friday it had recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the historic seat of the country's government, marking its most significant victory yet in the ongoing conflict with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army declared control over the palace after nearly two years of intense fighting, dealing a symbolic blow to RSF forces that had entrenched themselves in the capital since the war erupted in April 2023. 
Sudan's military announced Friday it had recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the historic seat of the country's government, marking its most significant victory yet in the ongoing conflict with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army declared control over the palace after nearly two years of intense fighting, dealing a symbolic blow to RSF forces that had entrenched themselves in the capital since the war erupted in April 2023. -
Fire at Heathrow Substation Cancels 1,300+ Flights, Sparks Global Airline Meltdown
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. 
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. -
UK Issues Travel Warning for US as Brits Face Risk of Arrest at Border
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. 
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. -
Ukraine Strikes Russian Engels Airbase With 132 Drones, Major Fire Reported
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities. 
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities.
