• 11/14/2024

North Korean troops are at Russian military training site, videos show

Washington Post Soldiers from North Korea’s elite “Storm Corps” appear to be preparing to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to a Post analysis. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/north-korean-troops-russia-ukraine-deployment/

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Live updates: Israel says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran; blasts heard in Tehran

Washington Post The Israel Defense Forces announced the operation, saying it was in response to “continuous attacks” from Iran. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/25/israel-iran-tehran-war-news-gaza-hamas/

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Israel begins retaliatory strikes against Iran following missile barrage targeting Israelis

Fox News Israel on Friday launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran after the Islamic Republic fired a barrage of missiles toward Israelis earlier this month.  Explosions were heard near Iran’s capital of Tehran and nearby Karaj, Reuters reported, citing local media.  “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran…

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US reinforces Central Command with fresh supply of F-16s in ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend Israel

Fox News American F-16 fighter jets have been deployed to the Middle East, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Friday, in a show of an “ironclad” commitment to Israel as tensions mount with Iran.  CENTCOM did not detail how many F-16s had been sent to the “area of responsibility,” but said they had been deployed from…

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India, China begin implementing new border pact, ending Himalayan face-off

Fox News India and China have begun implementing an agreement to end a military standoff on their disputed Himalayan border, the two sides said on Friday, in the biggest thaw between the Asian giants since deadly clashes between their armies four years ago. Troops who were eyeball-to-eyeball at two points on the frontier in India’s…

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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…

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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