Author: Zonya Qi

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens In Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, further intensifying a conflict that has now lasted 15 months. Meanwhile, international diplomatic efforts, led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, are pushing for a ceasefire. Palestinian medical workers reported casualties in Gaza City, Jabalia, and Deir Al-Balah. Israel’s

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Iran’s President Calls For Investigation Into Case Of Death In Custody

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called for a comprehensive investigation following the death of a man in police custody in Lahijan, a northern city in Iran. The incident, which has garnered significant attention, raises serious concerns about human rights and the treatment of detainees by law enforcement in Iran. According

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Major Israel-Hezbollah Missile Exchange Escalates Tensions

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Hezbollah launched a significant barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, marking one of the most intense exchanges in over ten months of continuous border conflict. Israel responded swiftly and decisively, deploying around 100 jets to strike targets in southern Lebanon in an

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Telegram Messaging App CEO Durov Arrested In France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested late Saturday at Le Bourget airport near Paris after landing on a private jet from Azerbaijan, according to multiple sources. The 39-year-old Russian-born entrepreneur was detained as part of a preliminary investigation by French authorities, sparking immediate reactions

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Blinken Arrives In Middle East Seeking Gaza Ceasefire

United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday, embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. His visit comes at a critical juncture as tensions remain high and peace negotiations show limited progress. Despite Blinken’s efforts, the Palestinian militant

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São Paulo plane crash: All 61 on board killed

A devastating plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday resulted in the deaths of all 61 individuals on board. The regional turboprop aircraft, operated by Voepass, crashed into a residential neighborhood in Vinhedo, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of São Paulo. The plane had taken off from Cascavel in the

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Gaza Airstrike Targets Hamas Military Chief, Killing 90 Palestinians

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, targeting Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, according to the enclave’s health ministry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the attack but stated it remained unclear whether Deif and another Hamas commander had been

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Hundreds Die Of Extreme Heat On Hajj Pilgrimage

Hundreds of visitors died amid scorching heat during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, according to press reports and foreign ministries. Diplomatic sources told Agence France Presse (A.F.P.) on Tuesday that at least 550 people have died during the Hajj, with 323 of those being Egyptians who succumbed to heat-related

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Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Two Largest Cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv

Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, on Sunday. Missile fragments fell on a suburban Kyiv apartment building, and a guided bomb killed one person in Kharkiv. These attacks come more than 28 months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its

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Russia’s Putin And North Korea’s Kim Sign Mutual Defense Pact

In a landmark development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense pact on Wednesday, signaling a significant shift in regional alliances. The agreement, which Kim described as an “alliance,” marks one of Russia’s most strategic moves in Asia in recent years, just

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Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeats to France’s Macron and Germany’s Scholz

Far-right parties made significant gains in Sunday’s European Union parliamentary elections, delivering major defeats to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This development casts uncertainty on the bloc’s future political direction. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally dominated the polls in France, prompting Macron to dissolve the national

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Blinken says China is Russia’s primary military complex supplier

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Chinese support for Russia’s defense industry, highlighting China’s pivotal role in fueling Moscow’s actions in Ukraine through the provision of critical components for weaponry. Speaking at a news conference after a gathering of G7 foreign ministers on the Italian island of Capri, Blinken

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Ukraine Relinquishes Control Of Three Villages In The East, Zelenskiy Urges Swift Weapons Deliveries

Ukraine’s eastern front witnesses a setback as Ukrainian forces retreat from three villages amid a concentrated Russian presence. Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the nation’s top commander, disclosed that Kyiv’s troops have strategically withdrawn to new positions west of the villages, acknowledging the challenging circumstances faced by the outnumbered Ukrainian forces.

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