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Israel Carries Out Strikes In Gaza, Targets Hamas Chief
Israel said on Friday that it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Ezzedine Al-Haddad, who it described as chief of the armed wing of Palestinian movement Hamas.
Why Xi Took Trump Inside Zhongnanhai, China's Most Guarded Political Compound
Zhongnanhai, named after two lakes located within the compound, is not only a workplace but also the residence of China's senior leadership.
Lebanon, Israel Ceasefire Extended By 45 Days: US
Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flareup in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
Trump's Beijing Visit Ends With 'Bin Order' For Chinese-Issued Items
While Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping kept up a cordial front on camera, relations between American and Chinese press and security teams were far more strained behind the scenes.
Trump Leaves China With Big Claims, Few Details And No Confirmation
Speaking before departing China, Trump said the meetings had resulted in "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his meetings with China's Xi Jinping this week.
"Not Looking To Have Wars": Trump's Message To Taiwan After Talks With Xi
Trump's comments come after he discussed the flashpoint issue of Taiwan's independence with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Trump-Xi Summit Sparks Backlash Over One Striking Detail: No Women On Table
Gita Gopinath, an economics professor at Harvard University, took to X and described the all-male optics as, "A painting of the end of meritocracy: A meeting of the two largest economies and not one woman at the table."
Starbucks To Lay Off 300 Employees In US To Cut Costs
No international employees are affected for now, but Starbucks said it is also reviewing its corporate structure outside the US.
Lazare, Believed To Be World's Oldest Dog, Dies At 30
Lazare, a Papillon dwarf spaniel with stand-up "butterfly" ears, was born on December 4, 1995, according to animal charity worker Anne-Sophie Moyon.
Don't Run Back To Coal Again, Says Energy Body In Hormuz Crisis Report
Fossil fuel systems rely on continuous flows through narrow chokepoints like Hormuz, instantly transmitting global price spikes.
"Favour To Pakistan": Trump Reveals Why US Backed Ceasefire With Iran
The US president reiterated his decision that he does not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and that Tehran should give up the enriched uranium that it has accumulated over the years.
"No Military Solution, Negotiate Seriously": Iran's Message To US From Delhi
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi following a meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that after the US became hopeless about achieving any goal in their war against Iran, they offered to negotiate.
A 12-Year-Old Learned How To Disable A Drone. Then One Came For His Family
The use of small commercial drones to target civilians is not new to this war.
Elon Musk Caught Making Faces At State Dinner While On China Visit With Trump
Musk, who leads Tesla and SpaceX, is part of a delegation that travelled with US President Donald Trump to China.
Russian Missile Attack On Kyiv Apartment Building Kills 24
The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner block during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia's biggest barrage of the country since 2023.
Israeli Military Now Controls 60% Of Gaza Strip, Says Netanyahu
Netanyahu's comments were the first official indication that the military was expanding its footprint in Palestine.
Russia Sees India As Middle East Peace Catalyst: 'Can Make Iran, UAE Talk'
The Russian diplomat said that India, as the current BRICS chair, could help bring key stakeholders together for dialogue.
"Family Knows": Thailand's Singha Beer Heir Claims Sexual Abuse By Brother
Speaking through tears, Siranudh, 29, alleged that his elder brother, Sunit "Pi" Scott, abused him from the ages of 12 to 24 in their family residences. He said the experience affected his ability to form relationships later in life.
Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Post-Covid Health Communications Playbook
A rodentborne virus with a scary name. A midocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling sick. It is no wonder that an outbreak
