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Ukraine, others furious at UN chief for meeting Putin at BRICS summit

Fox News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday clapped back at the decision by U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on United Nations Day — a day that officially solidified the body’s dedication to the promotion of peace and to “uphold international law.” “On this United Nations Day, it’s crucial…

Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

New York Times Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/middleeast/hezbollah-military-israel.html

U.S. push for political reform in Lebanon collides with harsh realities

Washington Post An American call for a new Lebanese president has highlighted the country’s fractious, fragile politics and Hezbollah’s entrenched position. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/lebanon-president-hochstein-biden-hezbollah-politics/

A medieval saga told of a man thrown in a well. Scientists found him.

Washington Post A team of researchers found the remains of the “Well-man” from an 800-year-old Norse saga and used ancient DNA analysis to reconstruct who he was. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/10/25/man-found-well-iceland-saga/

Ukrainian incursion in Kursk struggles as Russians retake territory

Washington Post The recent Russian counterattacks in Kursk have retaken up to half of the territory first seized, casting doubt on how long Kyiv will be able to continue holding it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/ukraine-russia-kursk-attack/

Do you know where Trump and Harris stand on foreign policy? Take our quiz.

Washington Post Find out how Trump and Harris plan to address international issues such as immigration, the Middle East and Ukraine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/trump-harris-foreign-policy-quiz/

Putin looks to halt neighboring Georgia’s Western ambitions in vital election

Fox News Georgians go to the polls on Saturday in crucial parliamentary elections as the country struggles to move closer to the West, all while under the watchful eye of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The stakes could not be higher for the small nation that sits in the troubled Caucasus region. Georgia, once part of…

China and Iran champion close ties, but Beijing’s influence is limited

Washington Post An Israeli strike on Iran could upset China’s oil supplies, but Beijing is more interested in looking like a peacemaker than actually making peace, analysts say. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/china-iran-middle-east-conflict/

Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills three journalists

Washington Post The deaths came amid continued heavy fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel announcing Friday that five soldiers were killed in combat. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/lebanon-strike-journalists-gaza/

Live Updates: Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Southern Gaza, Health Officials Say

New York Times Gaza’s health ministry reported that dozens of people had been killed in the airstrike in a residential area of Khan Younis, where Israel has said it is targeting Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/10/25/world/israel-lebanon-gaza-iran