Larry Lee
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Israeli Tank Shells Kill 51 Palestinians Seeking Aid in Gaza, Over 200 Injured
Israeli tank fire killed at least 51 Palestinians and injured more than 200 others Monday in Khan Younis as thousands gathered near stalled aid trucks, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and medics at Nasser Hospital. The incident marks one of the deadliest in a series of aid-related fatalities that have occurred amid rising desperation and worsening hunger across the Gaza Strip. 
Israeli tank fire killed at least 51 Palestinians and injured more than 200 others Monday in Khan Younis as thousands gathered near stalled aid trucks, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and medics at Nasser Hospital. The incident marks one of the deadliest in a series of aid-related fatalities that have occurred amid rising desperation and worsening hunger across the Gaza Strip. -
Russian Barrage on Kyiv Kills 15, Including American, as Trump Touts Putin Relationship at G7
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including a U.S. citizen, and injured over 150 others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The barrage coincided with President Donald Trump's comments at the G7 summit in Canada advocating for Russia's return to the group and praising his personal ties with President Vladimir Putin. 
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including a U.S. citizen, and injured over 150 others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The barrage coincided with President Donald Trump's comments at the G7 summit in Canada advocating for Russia's return to the group and praising his personal ties with President Vladimir Putin. -
Israel Condemns French Ban on Weapons Displays at Paris Air Show Over Gaza Concerns
French authorities ordered black walls erected around Israeli defense firms at the Paris Air Show on Monday, blocking public access to weapons exhibits and triggering fierce condemnation from Israeli officials, who accused Paris of political bias and commercial protectionism amid ongoing war in Gaza. 
French authorities ordered black walls erected around Israeli defense firms at the Paris Air Show on Monday, blocking public access to weapons exhibits and triggering fierce condemnation from Israeli officials, who accused Paris of political bias and commercial protectionism amid ongoing war in Gaza. -
Israel Claims Air Superiority Over Tehran as Airstrikes Kill Iran’s Intelligence Chief, Deputies
Israel on Monday said it had achieved aerial dominance over Tehran and eliminated four of Iran's top intelligence commanders in a targeted strike, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries and heightening fears of a broader Middle East war. 
Israel on Monday said it had achieved aerial dominance over Tehran and eliminated four of Iran's top intelligence commanders in a targeted strike, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries and heightening fears of a broader Middle East war. -
China’s Retail Sales Jump 6.4% in May, Fastest Pace Since 2023, But Growth Outlook Remains Fragile
China's retail sales rose at their fastest pace since December 2023, jumping 6.4% year-over-year in May as government subsidies and online promotions spurred consumer demand. The unexpected strength in retail spending offered a rare bright spot for the world's second-largest economy, which has been grappling with persistent deflation, a deteriorating property market, and weak external demand. 
China's retail sales rose at their fastest pace since December 2023, jumping 6.4% year-over-year in May as government subsidies and online promotions spurred consumer demand. The unexpected strength in retail spending offered a rare bright spot for the world's second-largest economy, which has been grappling with persistent deflation, a deteriorating property market, and weak external demand. -
Israel Strikes Yemen in Attempt to Kill Houthi Chief of Staff
The Israeli military confirmed it conducted strikes in Yemen targeting a top military figure within the Iran-aligned Ansar Allah movement, widely known as the Houthis, in what officials described as a broader campaign against the Axis of Resistance following days of sustained combat with Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces said the operation sought to kill Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, but his status remains unconfirmed. 
The Israeli military confirmed it conducted strikes in Yemen targeting a top military figure within the Iran-aligned Ansar Allah movement, widely known as the Houthis, in what officials described as a broader campaign against the Axis of Resistance following days of sustained combat with Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces said the operation sought to kill Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, but his status remains unconfirmed. -
Israel Claims Control Over Tehran’s Airspace After 70-Jet Raid, Warns More Strikes to Come
Israel declared operational air superiority over Tehran on Saturday, following two days of strikes that Israeli officials say destroyed more than 150 military and nuclear-linked targets inside Iran, including facilities in the heart of its capital. The Israeli military said its air force conducted deep-penetration raids with 70 fighter jets operating in Iranian airspace for over two hours, attacking what it called key missile and command infrastructure. 
Israel declared operational air superiority over Tehran on Saturday, following two days of strikes that Israeli officials say destroyed more than 150 military and nuclear-linked targets inside Iran, including facilities in the heart of its capital. The Israeli military said its air force conducted deep-penetration raids with 70 fighter jets operating in Iranian airspace for over two hours, attacking what it called key missile and command infrastructure. -
Air India Crash in Ahmedabad Leaves 270 Dead, Sparks Probe Into Boeing 787 Safety
At least 270 people are confirmed dead after a London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, marking the country's worst aviation disaster in over three decades. Rescue crews continue to search the charred wreckage as investigators examine what caused the aircraft to plunge into a densely populated residential area. 
At least 270 people are confirmed dead after a London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, marking the country's worst aviation disaster in over three decades. Rescue crews continue to search the charred wreckage as investigators examine what caused the aircraft to plunge into a densely populated residential area. -
Israel Warns Tehran 'Will Burn' as War With Iran Escalates Following Devastating Strikes on Nuclear Facilities
Israel and Iran traded large-scale missile and drone attacks over the weekend after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes that killed at least 78 people and crippled key nuclear and military infrastructure in Iran, prompting fears of an all-out regional war. Iranian retaliatory fire struck central Israel, killing three civilians and wounding dozens. 
Israel and Iran traded large-scale missile and drone attacks over the weekend after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes that killed at least 78 people and crippled key nuclear and military infrastructure in Iran, prompting fears of an all-out regional war. Iranian retaliatory fire struck central Israel, killing three civilians and wounding dozens. -
Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles After Israeli Strikes Kill 20 Top Commanders and 6 Nuclear Scientists
Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel Friday night after an unprecedented Israeli military operation killed more than 20 of Iran's top commanders and nuclear scientists, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri. Explosions were reported over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and multiple nuclear and military sites inside Iran, marking the region's most intense escalation in decades. 
Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel Friday night after an unprecedented Israeli military operation killed more than 20 of Iran's top commanders and nuclear scientists, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri. Explosions were reported over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and multiple nuclear and military sites inside Iran, marking the region's most intense escalation in decades.
