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September 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia strikes Odesa infrastructure

Odesa · Oblast · Ukraine

Russian forces attacked port and export infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region during the night leading into September 1, 2026, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukrainian Presiden...

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New York City · New York · United States

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August 22, 2026 Politics

US judge blocks visa suspension

A United States federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy on August 21, 2026, that suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries. U.S. District J...

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August 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · Ukraine

Russian drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21, 2026, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 130, according to Ukrainian authorities. Children were among th...

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August 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Taiwan simulates Penghu invasion

Penghu County · Taiwan

Taiwanese forces conducted a large-scale military exercise on the Penghu Islands on August 10, 2026, simulating the defense of the islands against an amphibious assault. The exercise i...

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August 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ukraine strikes Nizhnekamsk refinery

Nizhnekamsk · Tatarstan · Russia

Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region on August 10, 2026. Ukrainian military authorities said the operation targeted the TANECO oil refinery, whil...

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August 10, 2026 Politics

Poland and Baltics fortify infrastructure

Poland

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia increased security around critical infrastructure amid warnings on August 10, 2026, concerning possible sabotage or staged attacks connected to regi...

August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia strikes Odesa port

Odesa · Odesa Oblast · Ukraine

Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilities and other infrastr...

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August 9, 2026 Politics

Syria restructures Russian bases

Latakia · Syria

Syria and Russia reached an agreement on August 9, 2026, restructuring Russia's presence at the Hmeimim air base and Tartous naval facility. The memorandum followed approximately 18 month...

August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan

Jerusalem · Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on August 9, 2026, that Israel would not withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip until Hamas had been fully disarmed. His statement rejected...

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Cali · Valle del Cauca · Colombia

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August 7, 2026 Politics

Colombia inaugurates De La Espriella

Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...

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August 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran warns Gulf states

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Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastruc...

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August 5, 2026 Breaking

North Korea deploys missile unit

Voronezh region · Russia

Ukraine's military intelligence reported on August 5, 2026, that North Korea had deployed a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region to support Russian military operations against Ukraine...

New York City · New York · United States

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July 30, 2026 Politics

UN begins leadership selection

The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the C...

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April 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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US and Iran begin ceasefire

Iran

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after me...

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April 4, 2026 Breaking

French artist seeks war crimes probe on IDF strike

Paris · France

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November...

April 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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IDF says Hezbollah disarmament unrealistic

Tel Aviv · Israel

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026....

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Washington · United States

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April 2, 2026 Politics

Trump announces Pam Bondi departure as attorney general

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Pam Bondi is no longer serving as his attorney general, ending her tenure in the role, according to official statements. Bondi, a longtim...

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April 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli army arrests 16 women in West Bank

West Bank · Palestine

The Israeli army conducted raids across the West Bank on April 1, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 16 Palestinian women, according to military and local sources. Authorities stated that t...

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March 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Defense Minister Outlines Lebanon Plan

Lebanon

Israel’s defense minister stated on March 30, 2026, that the military has developed plans to occupy portions of southern Lebanon. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions along the Isr...

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March 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. evaluates potential seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Bushehr province · Iran

The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. ...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Toxic rain falls over Tehran after oil facilities struck

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Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...

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March 8, 2026 Breaking

U.S. Operations Against Iran Cost Nearly $900 Million Per Day

As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours o...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Authorities Evacuate Settlers From Areas Surrounding Al Aqsa Mosque

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On March 8, 2026, Israeli authorities began evacuating Israeli settlers and non-resident civilians from areas surrounding the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. The eva...

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March 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Dozens killed in Lebanon during Israel search for missing navigator

Sidon · South Governorate · Lebanon

Dozens of Lebanese civilians have been killed as Israeli forces conduct operations in southern Lebanon searching for a navigator who has been missing for 40 years. The military action rep...

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March 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and...

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March 5, 2026 Politics

Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

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On March 5, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced the removal of Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The announcemen...

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March 4, 2026 Politics

Lobbyist Comment On Iranian Schoolgirls Killed In Airstrikes Draws Scrutiny

On March 4, 2026, U.S. political lobbyist Jeff Ballabon posted comments on social media regarding reports that Iranian schoolgirls had been killed during airstrikes in Iran. Ballabon, ...

March 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel expands strikes, deploys troops on Lebanon border.

Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

On March 2, 2026, Lebanese health authorities reported that at least 31 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in Israeli airstrikes conducted in multiple areas of southern Leb...

2026 airstrikes beirut border casualties conflict

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US and Israel strike Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...

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Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukrainian Conscription Squads Accused Of Forcing Men Into Service

On February 28, 2026, reports circulated showing Ukrainian military conscription officers detaining men in public areas as part of the country's ongoing mobilization during the war with R...

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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides

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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against targets in Ira...

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Iranian Girls’ School Strike Amid US‑Israel Military Offensive

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Strike on Girls’ Elementary School in Southern Iran During US‑Israel Military Action On February 28, 2026, during a coordinated series of military strikes on Iran by the United States an...

February 27, 2026 Breaking

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Netanyahu’s ex-chief of staff Asher Hayon dies aged 58

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On February 27, 2026, it was reported that Asher Hayon, former chief of staff to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has died at the age of 58. Hayon served as Netanyahu’s chief of...

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February 27, 2026 Finance

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COVID-19 highlights challenges for stakeholder capitalism

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for the model of stakeholder capitalism, in which companies are expected to consider the interests of employees, customers, communities, ...

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February 25, 2026 Breaking

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Birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem vandalized by Jewish Settlers

Ein Karem · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

The birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem, Jerusalem, was vandalized by extremist settlers, authorities and local sources reported. Settler extremists spray-painted messages in Heb...

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February 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli forces arrest three Palestinians; settlers attack town south of Hebron

Hebron · West Bank · Palestine

Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians during operations conducted in areas of the occupied West Bank, according to security and local sources. The arrests were reported near the cit...

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February 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Modi Visits Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza genocide

Supreme Court of India · New Delhi · Delhi · India

Indian Prime Minister :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} arrived in :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} for an official visit as military operations continue in Gaza. According to o...

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February 19, 2026 Breaking

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FedEx deleted Epstein shipping records after evidence of post‑death activity

Federal Express Headquarters · Memphis · Tennessee · United States

Invoices and shipping records from Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx account were reportedly removed in February 2026 after investigators found evidence that the account had been used after Epstein...

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February 16, 2026 Breaking

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Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker retires amid Epstein ties

Chicago · Illinois · United States

On February 16, 2026, hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker announced he will retire as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective immediately, after details of his affiliation wit...

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February 14, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Trapped Between Walls: Civilian Life Under Prolonged Occupation

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...

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February 13, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Cruelty and Hardship for Palestinian Civilians Under Israeli Occupation

Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza have lived under Israeli military occupation for decades, facing severe restrictions on movement, access to healthcare, education, and basi...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 12, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Reportedly Exposed Surveillance Dashboard

Paragon Solutions Headquarters · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

On February 12, 2026, reports emerged that Israeli cybersecurity and spyware firm Paragon Technologies inadvertently exposed its internal surveillance dashboard in a public LinkedIn post....

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny

Olympic Village · Paris · Île-de-France · France

Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny In February 2026, Israeli athletes were welcomed to participate in the Winter Olympics follo...

2026 athletes casualties committee conflict controversy

February 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7 Since October 7, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Str...

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February 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon kills child Ali Hassan Jaber and his father

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon kills child Ali Hassan Jaber and his father On February 9, 2026, an Israeli drone strike in the town of Yanouh in southern Lebanon kill...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

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Ex‑KGB Official Claims Kremlin and Kazakhstan Hold Compromising Trump Video

Moscow · Russia

On February 8, 2026, former KGB officer and ex‑chief of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, Alnur Mussayev, publicly claimed that both the Kremlin and Kazakhstan are in possession o...

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February 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank

Nablus · West Bank · Palestine

Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank On February 8, 2026, multiple raids and clashes were reported in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli forces and settler...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank On February 7, 2026, investigations revealed that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

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February 7, 2026 Politics

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North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting

Pyongyang · North Korea

North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting On February 7, 2026, state media in North Korea reported that the country will convene its 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party in ...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities On February 5, 2026, senior U.S. officials publicly described espionage activities linked to Israel as reaching “alarming, even t...

February 6, 2026 Breaking

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International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload On February 24, 2026, the International Criminal Court (ICC) reported that it is facing significan...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel expands buffer zone operations along Lebanon border

Southern Lebanon Border · Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

Israel expands buffer zone operations along Lebanon border In mid-February 2026, the Israel Defense Forces announced an expansion of buffer zone operations along sections of th...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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United States conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias

Deir ez-Zor · Deir ez-Zor Governorate · Syria

U.S. conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias In mid-February 2026, the United States military carried out limited airstrikes in eastern Syria target...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

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European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency

European Parliament · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency In early February 2026, members of the European Parliament raised concerns during committee discussions rega...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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IDF Detains Settlers After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza

Gaza Border Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

IDF Detains Israelis After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that several Israeli civilians, identified by authorities as activis...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon

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IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it conducted targeted strikes against ...

February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza

Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza On February 5, 2026, images and reports circulated during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Au...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Kremlin dismisses claims Epstein was a Russian intelligence asset

Kremlin · Moscow · Russia

Kremlin dismisses claims Epstein was a Russian intelligence asset On February 5, 2026, the Kremlin publicly rejected claims by Western media and political figures suggesting th...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack

Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack On February 5, 2026, Nigerian authorities and humanitarian organisations reported that at least 162 people were killed in...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft On February 5, 2026, European security officials reported that at least a dozen key European satellites had been intercepted b...

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February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint On February 4, 2026, the Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human rights organization, filed ...

February 3, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Betwe...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza under siege. Destruction of water and civilian infrastructure since 1948

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements

2026 airstrikes border casualties ceasefire conflict

Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements Reports from Gaza’s health authorities indicate that Israeli air and military strikes have continued in m...

UBS Americas Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

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February 3, 2026 Finance

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States Swiss banking group UBS is entering a critical period involving both financial performance and political scrutiny ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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Allegations and Claims Regarding Former Israeli Soldiers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Social media posts have circulated claiming that former members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), or active IDF personnel, are employed by or working with U.S. Immigration and Customs E...

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February 1, 2026 Breaking

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The Life and Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein: A Timeline of Key Event

Metropolitan Correctional Center · New York City · New York · United States

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute

Copenhagen · Capital Region · Denmark

Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute On January 31, 2026, large protests took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and other Danish cities in response to rec...

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More

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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli military fire killed at least 30 Palestinians and injured another 30 sin...

January 31, 2026 Breaking

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Settlers Said to Chop Down, Burn Olive Trees in Palestinian Village as It’s Raided by IDF

West Bank · Nablus · Palestine

Settlers Said to Chop Down, Burn Olive Trees in Palestinian Village as It’s Raided by IDF Reports indicate that in a Palestinian village in the West Bank, settlers allegedly ch...

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January 29, 2026 Politics

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Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack

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Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack On January 29, 2026, Iranian officials publicly responded to threats of possible U.S. military action, stating that t...

January 28, 2026 Politics

74

Netanyahu Declined Opportunities To Kill Sinwar In 2023

Prime Minister’s Office · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On January 28, 2026, Israeli media outlets reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was presented with multiple opportunities in early 2023 to authorize an assassination of Yahya S...

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January 27, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza including a teenager despite ceasefire

2026 attacks ceasefire children city civilians

On January 27, 2026, Israeli military forces (IDF/IOF) carried out strikes in Gaza City that killed three Palestinian civilians, including a 17-year-old boy, despite an existing ceasefire...

January 26, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Continued israeli military actions in gaza amid fragile ceasefire

2026 aid airstrikes bombardment casualties ceasefire

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have continued despite a nominal ceasefire agreed in October 2025, with renewed airstrikes and clashes reported. Humanitarian sources indicat...

January 26, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Idf targets hezbollah positions in lebanon amid ongoing northern tensions

Maroun al Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets near Tyre in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage sites, command infrastructure, and suspect...

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January 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Army Investigates Soldier After Fake Kidnapping and Ransom Demand

IDF Military Police Headquarters · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Israeli Army Investigates Soldier After Fake Kidnapping and Ransom Demand The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it launched an internal investigation into a soldier ac...

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January 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli military operations continue across Gaza urban areas

2026 airstrikes al_qaaqaa al_shaaf_street al_tuffah conflict

On January 25, 2026, Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip included airstrikes, ground incursions, and sustained gunfire in multiple neighbourhoods. Local correspondents reported ...

January 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Hit Civilian Sites

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Recent Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in strikes on a wide range of civilian and non-military sites. Documented target types include mosques, churches, schools, kinderg...

January 21, 2026 Breaking

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Panama canal quietly revises transit rules after record water shortage

Panama Canal Authority · Panama City · Panamá Province · Panama

The Panama Canal Authority revised vessel transit regulations following prolonged drought conditions that significantly lowered water levels in Gatun Lake, according to official notices i...

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January 20, 2026 Breaking

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Spanish Train Collision Investigation Intensifies

On January 20, 2026, a major train collision occurred in Spain involving two passenger trains. A Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight section of track and was struck head-on by anoth...

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January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia-ukraine conflict escalates with energy infrastructure hits

Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure On January 19, 2026, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces conducted a large drone strike against Ukraine’s energy ...

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January 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. Military Strike in Syria

The United States carried out a retaliatory strike in Syria, targeting an Islamic State-linked militant leader responsible for an ambush that killed U.S. troops and a civilian. The strike...

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January 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russian Offensive Campaign Updates (Ukraine War)

On January 16, 2026, analyses of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war highlighted continued Russian military operations and resistance to alternate battlefield narratives promoted by Russian so...

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January 15, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported

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Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported On January 15, 2026, U.S. intelligence officials disclosed that multiple espionage operations attributed to Israeli a...

January 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. Federal Authorities Consider Insurrection Act Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal authorities signaled potential consideration of the Insurrection Act following escalating unrest in Minneapolis related to federal law enforcement operat...

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January 5, 2026 Finance

Venezuelan political crisis triggers global market rotation

A major geopolitical event in early January 2026 — the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special operations forces — triggered rapid shifts in international financial...

December 22, 2025 Breaking

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Former Newton Rabbi Arrested Child Enticement Case

Framingham · Massachusetts · USA

Eric Gurvis, a former rabbi who previously served at Temple Shalom in Newton, Massachusetts, was arrested in December 2025 in Framingham, Massachusetts, as part of a law enforcement sting...

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November 28, 2025 Breaking

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Israel’s actions against ICC officials exposed after years of surveillance and cyber

The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

Israel’s actions against ICC officials exposed after years of surveillance and cyber operations On November 28, 2025, reports revealed that Israel conducted a sustained campaig...

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November 14, 2025 Politics

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Trump Pardons Nursing Home Executive Schwartz

On November 14, 2025, President Donald Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive who had been convicted in April 2025 of federal ta...

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November 10, 2025 Breaking

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Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa visited the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2...

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November 7, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Explosive devices disguised as toys

Lebanon

Reports and warnings from humanitarian organizations, demining teams, and local authorities have highlighted the danger posed by explosive devices and unexploded ordnance found in conflic...

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October 22, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Allegations organ removal Gaza

Gaza · Palestine

Allegations of organ removal from Palestinian bodies have circulated multiple times during and after the Gaza war, particularly in relation to bodies returned following Israeli military o...

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October 10, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Israel Approves Deal

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Israel Approves Deal On October 10, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip officially went into effect after the Israeli governmen...

2025 agreement aid ceasefire conflict crossings

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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July 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, 2025. The me...

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Texas · Houston · United States

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June 10, 2025 Breaking

Operation Soteria Shield: 109 Children Rescued in Major Texas Crackdown

In June 2025, a sweeping law enforcement initiative across Texas known as Operation Soteria Shield led to the rescue of 109 children and the arrest of 244 individuals suspected of involve...

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Houston · Texas · United States

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March 15, 2025 Breaking

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots 23‑Year‑Old in Texas

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots 23‑Year‑Old in Texas On March 15, 2025, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot 23‑year‑old Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen from S...

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January 29, 2025 Breaking

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Israeli Lev Tahor Leader Arrested in Guatemala

Guatemala City · Guatemala Department · Guatemala

Senior Lev Tahor Member Arrested in Guatemala Senior Lev Tahor Member Arrested in Guatemala Amid Human Trafficking Probe Guatemala City, Guatemala — On January...

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November 30, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian killed by smoke canister in Beit Lahia

Beit Lahia · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Palestinian Killed by Smoke Canister in Beit Lahia On 30 November 2024, a Palestinian man in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahia was reported killed after being struck by a sm...

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Washington DC · Washington · United States

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July 24, 2024 Breaking

Netanyahu address US Congress standing ovation

On July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. The speech focused on Israel’s ongoing war on innoc...

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June 24, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Report Says Up to 21,000 Children Missing or Separated From Families in Gaza

Report Says Up to 21,000 Children Missing or Separated From Families in Gaza A new report warned that the number of children missing or separated from their families in the Gaz...

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Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

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May 28, 2024 Politics

Nikki Haley writes “Finish Them” on Israeli artillery shell during Israel visit

Nikki Haley writes “Finish Them” on Israeli artillery shell during Israel visit On May 28, 2024, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Republican presidential candid...

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April 26, 2024 Breaking

Rabbis Gaza border arrest Israel

Erez Crossing · Israel

On April 26, 2024, Israeli police detained a group of rabbis and peace activists near the Erez Crossing along the Gaza–Israel border. The group was participating in a coordinated protest ...

February 20, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims

Gaza City Hospitals Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims Medical professionals working in Gaza said they have treated children with gunshot wounds t...

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January 29, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Killing of Five-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza

Al-Shati Refugee Camp · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

On January 29, 2024, five-year-old Hind Rajab was trapped inside a civilian vehicle in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City after Israeli tank fire struck the car, killing six member...

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January 26, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Holocaust

Palestinian Holocaust The term “Palestinian Holocaust” has been used by activists and commentators to describe the cumulative impact of displacement, warfare, and territorial loss experi...

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January 2, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown

Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor reported that Israeli forces have removed Palestinian childre...

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December 25, 2023 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel conducts raids in Bethlehem during Christmas period

Bethlehem · Bethlehem, West Bank · Palestine

Israeli forces carried out raids in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank during the Christmas period, according to local reports from December 25, 2023. Bethlehem, located in the West Bank...

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December 12, 2023 Breaking

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Sam Bankman Fried and the Collapse of FTX

Nassau · New Providence · Bahamas

Sam Bankman‑Fried, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, became central to one of the largest financial collapses in the digital asset industry. In 2023, he was convicted of defraud...

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October 16, 2023 Breaking

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Brussels shooting suspect escaped

Brussels · Belgium

Two Swedish nationals were killed and a third person was injured in a shooting in Brussels on October 16, 2023. The victims were in the Belgian capital for a football match between Belgiu...

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October 13, 2023 Breaking

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Bayer links draw scrutiny

Gaza · Palestine

During the Israel–Hamas war that began in October 2023, allegations emerged regarding the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Human rights or...

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June 14, 2023 Wars & Conflicts

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Criticism Follows Israeli Military Probe Into Death of Palestinian Toddler

Jenin Area · Jenin · West Bank · Palestine

Criticism Follows Israeli Military Probe Into Death of Palestinian Toddler Anger and criticism were expressed by Palestinian officials and human rights organisations following ...

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March 16, 2023 Breaking

Rachel Corrie Killed During Gaza Protest

Rafah · Palestine

Rachel Corrie, an American activist, was killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip, while participating in a protest against the demolition of Palestinian homes. The incident occurred on March 16, 2003...

October 10, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports A Palestinian child who was shot during an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of...

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February 24, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia invades Ukraine nationwide

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a special military operation shortly before Russ...

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December 5, 2020 Politics

Gaza and US immigration policies affected by data analytics tools

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Gaza and US immigration policies affected by data analytics tools On December 5, 2020, analysts reported that U.S. immigration enforcement and counterterrorism operations in Ga...

November 12, 2020 Breaking

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Palantir expands influence under Trump administration

Denver · Colorado · United States

Palantir expands influence under Trump administration On November 12, 2020, reports indicated that Palantir Technologies, a data analytics and software company, significantly i...

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Stow · Ohio · United States

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April 20, 2020 Breaking

Stow police 'disgusted' by allegations against chief

On April 20, 2020, members of the Stow Police Department in Stow, Massachusetts publicly stated they were “deeply disturbed, shocked and disgusted” by allegations made against their polic...

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May 12, 2019 Breaking

Monsanto Intelligence Operations Targeting Journalists and Activists

Investigations revealed that Monsanto, a multinational agrochemical corporation, operated coordinated intelligence and reputation-management strategies aimed at journalists, scientists, a...

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Hindenburg–Ludendorff Military Leadership

August 1916–October 1918 — Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff become the dominant figures in Germany's Supreme Army Command. Their influence extends far beyond battlefield operation...

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Gallipoli Campaign Begins

19 February 1915 — British and French naval forces begin major operations against the Ottoman defenses of the Dardanelles. The Allies hope to force the straits, threaten Constantinople an...

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British Room 40

1914–1919 — Room 40 is the British Admiralty's cryptanalytic organization responsible for intercepting and decoding important German communications. Its intelligence contributes to Britis...

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Battle of Kyiv

23 August 1941 — German forces intensify operations that culminate in one of the largest encirclements in military history around Kyiv. Hitler diverts armored forces southward rather than...

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Condor Legion Fights in Spain

29 July 1936 — Germany begins sending military aircraft and personnel to assist Franco's forces in Spain. The Condor Legion later conducts bombing operations, including the destruction of...

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

1942–1945 senior Allied command — Eisenhower rises rapidly to become the principal American commander responsible for coalition operations in North Africa, the Mediterranean and ultimatel...

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East Prussian Offensive

13 January 1945 — Soviet armies launch major operations into East Prussia. German civilians flee westward amid combat, fear of Soviet forces and collapsing evacuation systems. Fighting is...

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Einsatzgruppen Follow the German Advance

22 June 1941 — SS and police killing units move behind German armies. Their operations rapidly expand from targeting Soviet officials toward systematic mass murder of Jewish communities. ...

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Georgy Zhukov

18 January 1943 — Zhukov is promoted to Marshal of the Soviet Union after playing central roles in the defense of Moscow and the planning environment around Stalingrad. He becomes one of ...

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Georgy Zhukov

18 January 1943 — Zhukov is promoted to Marshal of the Soviet Union after playing central roles in the defense of Moscow and the planning environment around Stalingrad. He becomes one of ...

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German Armor Breaks Through at Sedan

13 May 1940 — German forces cross the Meuse near Sedan after concentrated air attacks and rapid engineering operations. Armored formations then move west toward the Channel rather than di...

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Germany Invades Denmark and Norway

9 April 1940 — Germany launches Operation Weserübung against Denmark and Norway. Denmark is overwhelmed rapidly, while fighting in Norway continues for weeks. Control of Norway protects a...

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Germany Invades Poland

1 September 1939 — German forces invade Poland from the west, north and south, beginning the European phase of the Second World War. The attack follows months of escalating German pressur...

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Japan Launches the Southern Offensive

8 December 1941 — Almost simultaneously with Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces attack British, American and Dutch positions across East and Southeast Asia. Operations target the Philippines, ...

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NKVD

22 June 1941 — The Soviet security apparatus plays multiple wartime roles involving internal security, counterintelligence, deportation, political control and rear-area operations. NKVD f...

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Operation Torch

8 November 1942 — American and British forces land in French North Africa. The operation brings large American ground forces into combat against the European Axis and creates pressure on ...

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Soviet Partisan Warfare Expands

3 August 1943 — Large-scale partisan operations intensify against German railways, communications and occupation infrastructure. Partisan networks receive increasing support from Soviet a...

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Stavka

23 June 1941 — The Soviet high command structure known as Stavka is established immediately after the German invasion. It becomes the central institution coordinating fronts, strategic re...

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Ultra Intelligence Shapes Allied Operations

1 January 1943 — By 1943 Allied exploitation of German encrypted communications has become an increasingly mature intelligence system. Information derived from Enigma traffic contributes ...

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Untitled1 May 1944 — Allied deception operations intensify before the Normandy invasion. False radio traffic, dummy formations, controlled double agents and the fictional First U.S. Army ...