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Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)
Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)

Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.

Netherlands Facing Antisemitism Crisis
Netherlands Facing Antisemitism Crisis

A new report warned Thursday that the Netherlands faces an “antisemitism crisis,” with the number of attacks targeting Jews increasing to record levels.

Trump Blasts Putin After Devastating Russian Strike on Kyiv
Trump Blasts Putin After Devastating Russian Strike on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a rare rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others in a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday.

Amsterdam Mayor Apologizes for City’s Role In Holocaust
Amsterdam Mayor Apologizes for City’s Role In Holocaust

Femke Halsema has become Amsterdam’s first mayor to formally apologize for her city’s role in the Holocaust.

China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation)
China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation)

China’s PLA is advancing drone swarm warfare for strikes and surveillance, outpacing manned-unmanned integration, a U.S. Air Force report says. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Admiral Paparo warns China’s buildup is a “rehearsal” for invasion. In response, the U.S. plans a “hellscape” of drones, while Taiwan boosts its drone production and arms purchases.

Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes
Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes

Iran is surrounding two heavily buried tunnel complexes with a major security perimeter connected to one of its main nuclear facilities, according to a new report released Wednesday.

Dozens Killed and Injured As Russia Strikes Ukraine
Dozens Killed and Injured As Russia Strikes Ukraine

Dozens of people have been killed and injured, including in the capital, Kyiv, in one of the worst Russian air and missile strikes hitting Ukraine, authorities said Thursday.

Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many
Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many

Panic-stricken people in Turkey’s largest city tried to stay awake early Thursday after a massive earthquake injured more than 150 people.

Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks
Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark message on Wednesday, stating that if Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on a peace deal soon, the United States will withdraw from the negotiation process altogether.

World Leaders Condemn Kashmir Shootings, Killing Dozens
World Leaders Condemn Kashmir Shootings, Killing Dozens

Several world leaders united in condemnation of a mass shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir that officials said killed at least two dozen people.

Pope Francis’ Funeral On Saturday; Body To Lie In State
Pope Francis’ Funeral On Saturday; Body To Lie In State

The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.

Christian Leaders Mourn Pope Francis; Prayers Urged
Christian Leaders Mourn Pope Francis; Prayers Urged

U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and the Evangelical aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, urged Christians to pray for the Catholic Church following Pope Francis’s death.

China Vows Retaliation Against U.S.-Led Trade Isolation Efforts
China Vows Retaliation Against U.S.-Led Trade Isolation Efforts

China on Monday warned it will retaliate against countries that align with the U.S. in ways that harm Beijing’s interests, as the escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies increasingly entangles other nations. Beijing specifically cautioned against trade agreements with Washington that come at China’s expense, vowing countermeasures in response.

U.S. Slashes Syria Troop Count, Intensifies Anti-ISIS Focus
U.S. Slashes Syria Troop Count, Intensifies Anti-ISIS Focus

The United States will reduce its military presence in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops in the coming months, Pentagon officials said Friday, as it consolidates forces to reflect the evolving mission to defeat ISIS.

Russia and Iran Seal 20-Year Strategic Pact to Deepen Military and Diplomatic Ties
Russia and Iran Seal 20-Year Strategic Pact to Deepen Military and Diplomatic Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law the ratification of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran, solidifying long-term military and diplomatic ties between the two allies, according to Russian state media.