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China Reportedly Hosts Talks Between Rival Palestinian Factions Hamas and Fatah Amid Gaza Conflict
China is hosting talks between the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Beijing on Friday, as part of its efforts to mediate an end to the internal divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. China is hosting talks between the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Beijing on Friday, as part of its efforts to mediate an end to the internal divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. -
U.S. Constructs Maritime Pier off Gaza Coast to Enhance Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the U.S. military has embarked on a significant project to construct a large floating pier off Gaza's coast, aimed at streamlining the delivery of aid to the embattled region. This initiative, announced by President Joe Biden in March, is set to be operational by early May, according to the U.S. Defense Department. Amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the U.S. military has embarked on a significant project to construct a large floating pier off Gaza's coast, aimed at streamlining the delivery of aid to the embattled region. This initiative, announced by President Joe Biden in March, is set to be operational by early May, according to the U.S. Defense Department. -
Houthis Intensify Attacks on US and Israeli Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Amid Gaza War Fallout
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi armed group has launched a series of attacks on US and Israeli vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, prompting a Western coalition of warships to defend against the strikes amid the ongoing fallout from the war in Gaza Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi armed group has launched a series of attacks on US and Israeli vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, prompting a Western coalition of warships to defend against the strikes amid the ongoing fallout from the war in Gaza -
U.S. Secretly Sends Long-Range ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine, Used Twice Against Russian Forces
The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. -
UN Rights Chief 'Horrified' by Reports of Mass Graves Containing Hundreds of Bodies at Gaza Hospitals
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. -
Satellite Imagery Suggests Israeli Strike Targeted Iranian Air Defense in Isfahan
Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. -
UK to Boost Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, Sunak Announces During Poland Visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. -
Ukraine Faces Military Challenges Despite U.S. Aid, Experts Warn
Despite the renewed U.S. support, Ukraine faces significant military challenges. Defense analysts argue that while the funding could help boost Ukraine's military campaign, aid and supplies must be sent immediately to be effective. Despite the renewed U.S. support, Ukraine faces significant military challenges. Defense analysts argue that while the funding could help boost Ukraine's military campaign, aid and supplies must be sent immediately to be effective. -
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Failure to Prevent Deadliest Hamas Attack
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, has resigned after failing to prevent Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, has resigned after failing to prevent Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday. -
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza's Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Approves Billions in Military Aid
Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed at least 22 people, including 18 children, according to health officials on Sunday. The strikes come as the United States is on track to approve billions of dollars in additional military aid to Israel, its close ally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group. Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed at least 22 people, including 18 children, according to health officials on Sunday. The strikes come as the United States is on track to approve billions of dollars in additional military aid to Israel, its close ally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group.