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Ukrainian troops have retreated from Avdiivka, a critical battleground in the east, after enduring relentless assaults from Russian forces. This development comes amid a surge in Moscow’s military aggression in the area, marked by continuous airstrikes, artillery bombardment, and ground attacks involving armored vehicles and infantry. Despite Avdiivka’s limited strategic value, its capture signifies Moscow’s most substantial victory since seizing …

On Friday, Donald Trump faced his largest financial penalty to date, with Judge Arthur Engoron imposing a $355 million fine on the former president for inflating the value of his assets. This fine comes on top of a previous $83 million judgment against Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll, bringing the total fines to approximately $438 million over the last …

In a shocking incident in Iran, a 30-year-old man was reported to have murdered 12 of his relatives, including his father and brother, as per official media sources on Saturday. This event marks a rare occurrence of mass shooting in the nation. Authorities, who have not disclosed the identity of the gunman, revealed that he utilized a Kalashnikov assault rifle …

In northern India, farmers escalated their protests on Friday by blocking highways and staging sit-ins, expressing their dissatisfaction with various issues. This led to significant disruptions in states like Haryana and Punjab, where farmers and some trade unions demonstrated near toll booths, causing travel advisories for commuters to avoid the congested roads. This week saw the commencement of a large-scale …

In response to escalating Israeli airstrikes and the anticipation of a ground offensive, displaced individuals in Gaza’s Rafah are seeking refuge towards Deir al Balah in the north. This movement is prompted by intensified military actions in Rafah, which is densely populated, housing over half of Gaza’s population in a relatively small area. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of …

Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure in Russian opposition and a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, passed away in custody, according to an announcement from the Federal Penitentiary Service. At 47, Navalny, who was facing a 19-year term on charges deemed by many as politically motivated, reportedly fell ill and collapsed following an outdoor walk, though confirmation from his associates …

During a Security Conference in Munich, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz urged the international community to exert pressure on Iran and Hezbollah to vacate South Lebanon, highlighting the necessity to enforce U.N. resolution 1701. Katz emphasized the possibility of Israel taking action to displace Hezbollah from the border region if diplomatic efforts to diminish tensions prove unsuccessful. In response, Lebanon’s …

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, has criticized Hezbollah for endangering Lebanon and its citizens by attacking northern Israel in solidarity with Gaza. During a discussion with the Russian Ambassador to Beirut on Friday, Geagea questioned the benefit of Hezbollah’s actions for the Palestinians in Gaza, given the already dire situation there. He expressed concern that Hezbollah’s offensive …