Tag: Conflict
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Grisly Gaza Violence Underscores Fragile Peace Prospects
Rising violence tests a fragile ceasefire The past 24 hours have underscored a harsh truth: peace in Gaza does not automatically endure when a ceasefire is declared. Despite high‑level assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders, violent episodes on the ground remind observers that the path to lasting stability remains narrow and…
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Palestinians Return Home as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect
Ceasefire Begins, Thousands Return to the Rubble As a Gaza ceasefire takes effect, thousands of Palestinians are returning to what remains of their homes. The pause in hostilities marks a crucial step toward ending a devastating two-year war sparked by Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel. The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and displaced…
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Ukraine Battles ‘Massive’ Russian Attack on Energy Infrastructure as Kyiv Faces Outages
Overview: Kyiv Braces for Power Disruptions as Russian Attacks Intensify Ukraine accused Russia of launching a “massive” attack on its energy infrastructure, marking one of the most serious escalations in a campaign that has targeted power generation and distribution since late September. Early Friday reports by Ukrainian officials indicated that parts of Kyiv were without…
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Israel and Hamas Reach First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan
Gaza Ceasefire Phase One: A Glimmer of Hope Amid Ongoing Conflict In a development that could reshape the trajectory of the Israel-Gaza crisis, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan for Gaza. The accord signals a pause in hostilities after years of devastating fighting that has claimed tens of…
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Paraglider Bombing in Myanmar Targets Buddhist Festival
Overview of the incident A deadly paramotor attack disrupted a Thadingyut festival and candlelight vigil in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, killing at least 24 people and wounding around 47 others. The attack, carried out by a motor-powered paraglider that dropped two bombs, occurred as roughly 100 people gathered to mark a national holiday with…
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Russian drones and missiles bombard Lviv, Ukraine: a city under siege
Unprecedented aerial assault hits Lviv Sunday’s bombardment of Lviv, a western Ukrainian city long considered one of the safest near the Polish border, marked one of the most sustained strikes since Russia’s full‑scale invasion began. Over five hours, Russian Shahed drones and missiles pounded the city and surrounding region, shattering the calm that has kept…
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Shock in Gaza as Hamas Appears to Welcome Trump Peace Plan
Overview: a moment of tentative optimism in Gaza Gaza has been left reeling by a surprising development: a statement attributed to Hamas that appears to welcome parts of a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The reaction across social media and local communities shows a mix of shock, cautious hope, and deep skepticism.…
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Russian strike targets Ukraine passenger train; casualties reported
What happened A Russian strike targeted a passenger train inside Ukraine, according to authorities, as the train was traveling through a rail corridor used by civilians. Official briefings described damage to at least one carriage and efforts underway to reach the site, assist the injured, and secure the area. As with many developing stories in…
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Ukraine Attacks Oil Refinery Near St Petersburg, Russia
Drone Strike Targets Kirishi Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg The latest stage of the Ukraine war saw reports that Ukrainian forces used drones to attack the Kirishi oil refinery, located roughly 100 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Eyewitness videos circulating online show drones approaching a residential area before striking the refinery’s modern processing facilities, followed by…
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Trump Extends Hamas Deadline for Last-Chance Talks
Trump extends Hamas deadline, cites a last-chance talks framework President Donald Trump has signaled another extension for a high-stakes diplomatic push involving Hamas, according to Reuters. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, he warned that failure to reach a deal could lead to an escalation described as unlike anything seen before, while insisting…