Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a Ukrainian military institute in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 and wounding 235, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The attack is being reported as the single deadliest strike in Ukraine of the year. Russia...
Israel Kills Another 48 Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli forces killed at least 48 Palestinians in Gaza, bringing the recorded death toll to 40,786. "Israeli forces killed 48 people and injured 70 others in three ‘massacres’ of families in the last 24 hours," the ministry...
Two US Marines Assaulted by Turkish Nationalist Group in Izmir
On Monday, two US Marines were attacked by a Turkish nationalist youth group in the Turkish port of Izmir in an incident partially motivated by US support for the Israeli slaughter of Palestinians. The two Marines were wearing civilian clothes and arrived in the city...
Netanyahu Rejects Pressure To Reach Ceasefire Deal, Reaffirms Stance on Philadelphia Corridor
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the growing pressure for him to reach a hostage deal with Hamas, saying he won't let anyone "preach" to him. The Israeli leader also reiterated his demand that Israel must maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt...
US Steals Airplane Used by Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
The US has stolen the official airplane of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro under claims that it was purchased by violating US sanctions, US officials told CNN on Monday. The US officials described the plane as the equivalent of Air Force One and said it was taken...
UK Suspends Some Arms Exports to Israel Over Gaza War Crimes
The UK announced Monday that it has suspended some arms export licenses to Israel over concerns the weapons are being used to violate international law in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the decision, which suspends 30 out of 355 export licenses for...
Israeli Labor Court Ends Strike Meant To Pressure Netanyahu on Hostage Deal
Israel's Labor Court ruled on Monday to end a general strike that was called to pressure the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas. The court ordered the strike to be lifted at 2:30 p.m. local time, three and...
Israel Kills 47 More Palestinians in Gaza, Recorded Death Toll Passes 40,700
Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that Israeli forces killed at least 47 Palestinians in Gaza in the previous 24 hours, bringing the recorded death toll to 40,738. "Israeli forces killed 47 people and injured 94 others in three ‘massacres’ of families in the last 24...
Russia To Change Nuclear Doctrine in Response to Western Escalations
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Sunday that Moscow will change its nuclear doctrine in response to Western escalations related to the war in Ukraine. "As we have repeatedly said before, the work is in the advanced stage, and there is a clear intent...
Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Sabina Shoal for Third Time
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on August 31st, marking at least the third collision between the two coast guards near the disputed reef in recent weeks. Sabina Shoal is about 80 miles west of the Philippine island...