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North Korea's Balloon Barrage Sends Trash and Tensions Soaring
North Korea has launched an unusual offensive against its southern neighbor, sending more than 200 balloons filled with trash, animal feces, and propaganda leaflets across the heavily fortified border. The barrage, which South Korea's military reported on Wednesday, marks the largest such incident since similar provocations between 2016 and 2018. 
North Korea has launched an unusual offensive against its southern neighbor, sending more than 200 balloons filled with trash, animal feces, and propaganda leaflets across the heavily fortified border. The barrage, which South Korea's military reported on Wednesday, marks the largest such incident since similar provocations between 2016 and 2018. -
Israeli Tanks Advance into Rafah's Center Amid Global Condemnation
Israeli tanks advanced into the heart of Rafah on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing ground offensive in southern Gaza. Witnesses reported that tanks and armored vehicles equipped with machine guns were spotted near the Al-Awda mosque, a central landmark in Rafah. This move comes three weeks into an offensive that has drawn widespread international condemnation due to its severe impact on civilians. 
Israeli tanks advanced into the heart of Rafah on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing ground offensive in southern Gaza. Witnesses reported that tanks and armored vehicles equipped with machine guns were spotted near the Al-Awda mosque, a central landmark in Rafah. This move comes three weeks into an offensive that has drawn widespread international condemnation due to its severe impact on civilians. -
Former Mossad Chief Threatened ICC Prosecutor to Drop War Crimes Probe
The former head of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, Yossi Cohen, allegedly threatened International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to abandon a war crimes investigation into Israel. This disclosure comes from an extensive investigation by The Guardian, the Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine, and the Hebrew-language outlet Local Call. 
The former head of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, Yossi Cohen, allegedly threatened International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to abandon a war crimes investigation into Israel. This disclosure comes from an extensive investigation by The Guardian, the Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine, and the Hebrew-language outlet Local Call. -
Papua New Guinea's Catastrophic Landslide Buries Over 2,000, Urgent Global Assistance Sought
A catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has buried more than 2,000 people, according to a government official, far exceeding initial estimates of the disaster's toll. This calamity has prompted the government to formally seek international aid as rescue efforts continue under extremely challenging conditions. 
A catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has buried more than 2,000 people, according to a government official, far exceeding initial estimates of the disaster's toll. This calamity has prompted the government to formally seek international aid as rescue efforts continue under extremely challenging conditions. -
Israeli Airstrike on Rafah Camp Kills 45, Sparks International Condemnation
An Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in the Gazan city of Rafah has resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, prompting an international outcry. The strike, which ignited a devastating fire, has intensified global calls for Israel to cease its offensive actions in Gaza. The attack occurred late Sunday night, with flames rapidly engulfing tents and rickety metal shelters, leaving many families scrambling for safety. 
An Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in the Gazan city of Rafah has resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, prompting an international outcry. The strike, which ignited a devastating fire, has intensified global calls for Israel to cease its offensive actions in Gaza. The attack occurred late Sunday night, with flames rapidly engulfing tents and rickety metal shelters, leaving many families scrambling for safety. -
ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Military Offensive in Rafah Amid Concerns for Palestinian Civilians
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' top court, has ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the Rafah governorate of the Gaza Strip, citing concerns over the safety of Palestinian civilians. The ruling, issued on Friday, marks a significant condemnation of Israel's conduct in its ongoing war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas and deepens the country's international isolation. 
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' top court, has ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the Rafah governorate of the Gaza Strip, citing concerns over the safety of Palestinian civilians. The ruling, issued on Friday, marks a significant condemnation of Israel's conduct in its ongoing war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas and deepens the country's international isolation. -
Germany to Arrest Netanyahu if He Enters Amidst ICC War Crimes Allegations
Germany has confirmed that it will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) call to charge him with war crimes. This announcement, made by Steffen Hebestreit, a spokesperson for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, underscores Germany's commitment to uphold international law, despite its historically strong support for Israel. 
Germany has confirmed that it will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) call to charge him with war crimes. This announcement, made by Steffen Hebestreit, a spokesperson for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, underscores Germany's commitment to uphold international law, despite its historically strong support for Israel. -
Stage Collapse at Mexican Election Rally Kills Nine, Injures Dozens
Nine people were killed and at least 54 others injured when a stage collapsed during a campaign rally in San Pedro Garza García, a city in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. The rally was part of the presidential campaign of Jorge Álvarez Máynez, who narrowly escaped injury as heavy winds caused the stage to topple. 
Nine people were killed and at least 54 others injured when a stage collapsed during a campaign rally in San Pedro Garza García, a city in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. The rally was part of the presidential campaign of Jorge Álvarez Máynez, who narrowly escaped injury as heavy winds caused the stage to topple. -
Rishi Sunak Calls July 4 Election Amid Poor Polling and Economic Challenges
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a national election to be held on July 4, a full six months before the latest possible date under British law. 
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a national election to be held on July 4, a full six months before the latest possible date under British law. -
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to Recognize Palestinian State, Deepening Israel's International Isolation
Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced on Wednesday they will formally recognize a Palestinian state, further isolating Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The move, which is largely symbolic but carries historic weight, has drawn swift condemnation from Israel and praise from Palestinians. 
Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced on Wednesday they will formally recognize a Palestinian state, further isolating Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The move, which is largely symbolic but carries historic weight, has drawn swift condemnation from Israel and praise from Palestinians.
