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Trump says he is not ruling out war with Venezuela, NBC News reports
USA-TRUMP-VENEZUELA:Trump says he is not ruling out war with Venezuela, NBC News reports
Hezbollah Devices Explode Again in Lebanon, Raising Fears of Wider Israel Conflict
Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across Lebanon's south in the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago, stoking tensions after similar explosions of the group's pagers the day before.
20 Killed, 450 Injured in Lebanon Walkie-talkie Explosions Targeting Hezbollah
At least 20 people were killed and 450 were injured Wednesday in a new round of explosions in Lebanon, with the latest blasts from remotely detonated walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah militants.
London Stocks Drop After Inflation Data, Focus Shifts to Fed
British stock indexes dropped on Wednesday as investors reined in bets on interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, while global risk sentiment was fragile ahead of a policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day.
Pager Attack Threw Hezbollah Into Disarray
Lebanon's Hezbollah was bracing for the risk of Israeli military escalation when its old foe struck a blow it hadn't seen coming, plunging the Iran-backed group into hours of unprecedented disarray, sources familiar with Hezbollah operations say.
Hezbollah Exploding Pager Trail Runs From Taiwan to Budapest
Israel's Mossad spy agency planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers imported by Lebanese group Hezbollah months before Tuesday's detonations that killed nine people, a senior Lebanese security source and another source told Reuters.
Ukrainian drone attack sparks large fire in Russia’s Tver region
Ukrainian security sources said attack destroyed missile, artillery depot
Blinken visits Egypt for talks on securing Gaza cease-fire
Palestinian UN delegation requests debate, vote on resolution regarding Israeli occupation
Gold Apollo Says It Did Not Make Pagers Used in Lebanon Explosions
Taiwan's Gold Apollo did not make the pagers that were used in the detonations in Lebanon on Tuesday, the company's founder Hsu Ching-Kuang told reporters on Wednesday.
Israel Planted Explosives in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made Pagers, Sources Say
Israel's Mossad spy agency planted a small amount of explosives inside 5000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Lebanese group Hezbollah months before Tuesday's detonations, a senior Lebanese security source and another source told Reuters.
Central European Floods Leave Trail of Devastation; New Areas to Evacuate
Volunteers and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in Poland's historic city of Wroclaw on Tuesday, as nearby municipalities advised residents to evacuate and authorities across central Europe tallied the cost of floods that have wreaked havoc and killed at least 22 people.
Russian Nuclear Test Chief Says Moscow is Ready to Resume Testing 'at Any Moment'
The head of Russia's nuclear testing site said on Tuesday his secretive facility was ready to resume nuclear tests "at any moment" if Moscow gave the order, in rare comments likely to fuel concerns that the risk of such a step is rising.
Flood-hit Central Europe Fortifies Towns as Waters and Death Toll Rise
Volunteers shored up defences to stem swollen rivers in the Polish city of Nysa on Tuesday, one of dozens of towns and cities across central Europe deluged by devastating floods that have killed at least 19 people.
Putin Orders Russian Army to Expand by 180,000 Soldiers to Become 1.5 Million-strong
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size of the Russian army to increase by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million soldiers, the third time he has expanded its ranks since sending the military into Ukraine in February 2022.
Embraer Says Boeing Will Pay $150 Million for Withdrawal From Tie-up Talks
Boeing will pay Embraer a gross amount of $150 million over its decision to walk away from talks for a commercial aviation tie-up in 2020, the Brazilian planemaker said on Monday.
'Shogun' Wins Best Drama, 'Hacks' Surprises in Comedy at TV's Emmys
"Shogun," a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday's Emmy Awards, and "Hacks" upset defending comedy champion "The Bear" at television's highest honors.
Russia, Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners in Second Swap in Two Days
Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.
Putin's Options for Ukraine Missiles Response Include Nuclear Test, Experts Say
Vladimir Putin's options to retaliate if the West lets Ukraine use its long-range missiles to strike Russia could include striking British military assets near Russia or, in extremis, conducting a nuclear test to show intent, three analysts said.
Russia Threatens Ukraine, West as Long-range Strikes Decision Looms
Russian officials threatened the West on Saturday with an uncontrolled escalation of war and Ukraine with the destruction of Kyiv as Western leaders discussed whether to allow Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory.
North Korea's Kim Meets Russia's Shoigu, Vows More Cooperation, KCNA Says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu and discussed deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries, state media KCNA said on Saturday.
Russia Expels U.K. Diplomats as Putin Cautions Against Long-Range Strikes Using Western Weapons
Russia expelled six British diplomats on accusations of spying and revoked their accreditation. This move comes amidst discussions about allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons for deep strikes into Russia. President Putin warned that such actions would lead to war with NATO. This issue is crucial as it changes the nature of the conflict.