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US forces working with Israel on Gaza aid, Israeli official says
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-AID:US forces working with Israel on Gaza aid, Israeli official says
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.
North Korea Shows First Photos of Banned Uranium Enrichment Site
North Korea for the first time showed images of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs on Friday, as leader Kim Jong Un visited a uranium enrichment facility and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal.
US Reconsidering Ukraine Missile Restrictions on Firing Into Russia
The United States signaled Thursday that it may allow Ukraine to fire missiles more deeply into Russia to destroy weapons that Moscow has deployed to launch airstrikes throughout Ukraine.
India's August Retail Inflation Above Economists' Expectations at 3.65% Y/Y
India's August retail inflation was slightly higher than economists' expectations, on the back of a sharp rise in vegetable prices, according to government data released on Thursday.
Zelenskiy Says 'Victory Plan' Could Push Russia to End War Diplomatically
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday his "victory plan" that he wants to present to U.S. President Joe Biden this month would strengthen Kyiv and have a "psychological" impact that could push Russia to end its war diplomatically.
Ukraine Mourns Victims of Russian Attack on Military Institute
The heads of the CIA, Britain's MI6 call for continued aid to Ukraine and enhanced cooperation between their agencies to fight Russian aggression
US Issues New Call for Israel, Hamas to Reach Cease-Fire Pact
‘It is time to finalize that deal,’ State Department says
Republicans and Democrats Mourn After American Hostage Among Murdered by Hamas
(The Center Square) – Politicians from both sides of the aisle in North Carolina united to condemn the deaths of six Israeli hostages and call for the remaining hostages to