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Nearly three months into the conflict following Hamas’ unexpected attack across the border and Israel’s subsequent declaration of war, Israel is yet to achieve its objectives of subduing Hamas and rescuing approximately 129 hostages in Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reports that despite heavy bombardments turning entire neighborhoods in northern Gaza to ruins, several thousand Hamas militants remain active …

In western Japan, following devastating earthquakes that left at least 62 people dead, rescue teams, including dog squads, are frantically searching through debris. This urgent effort comes ahead of expected harsh weather conditions, with cold temperatures and heavy rain looming, as described by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. An aftershock with a magnitude of 4.9 hit Ishikawa prefecture early Wednesday, following …

The United States’ gross national debt has exceeded $34 trillion, setting a new record and highlighting the upcoming fiscal and political challenges the country faces in improving its financial position. The U.S. Treasury Department’s recent report highlights the tension in Washington, D.C., over finances, which could lead to parts of the government shutting down without an annual budget in place. …

A United Nations humanitarian worker reported on the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing the widespread suffering and lack of safety for civilians. Gemma Connell, the Gaza team leader for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), spoke to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about the extreme levels of destruction she has observed in the region over the past month. …

The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration reports that over three months of near-daily hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border have led to the displacement of more than 76,000 people in Lebanon. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October, the border region has experienced an upsurge in violence. The latest reports indicate continuous fire exchanges between Israeli forces …

As the Middle East faces a period of heightened instability and tension, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a critical trip to the region. This marks his fourth journey to the area in just three months, underscoring the urgent focus on de-escalating the potential for the Israel-Hamas conflict to expand into a more extensive regional dispute. Blinken’s …

“Ongoing Hostilities Intensify Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah; Regional Tensions Escalate Following Hamas Leader’s Death” Continued skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have heightened tensions after the recent killing of Hamas’s deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri, in a Hezbollah-dominated area of southern Beirut on Tuesday. Israeli air raids targeted the peripheries of Majdalzoun in the south, areas adjacent to a …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna have agreed to collaborate on measures to prevent the conflict in Gaza from escalating into a broader Middle East war. This agreement comes in the wake of recent strikes in Lebanon and Iran, as reported by the State Department. During a phone conversation, the diplomats emphasized the need …