Israel Launches New Strikes in Beirut Despite U.S. Warning
CBS News,
Israel has launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah strongholds despite U.S. warnings about the scope of its attacks. The latest strikes hit an underground weapons cache in the southern suburb of Dahiyeh. Since Israel began targeting Hezbollah in mid-September, over 2,350 people have been killed and nearly 11,000 wounded in Lebanon. U.S. officials have urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that failure to comply could result in a reduction of American military support.
Zelenskyy Outlines Victory Plan to Ukraine’s Lawmakers
AP News,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his “victory plan” to lawmakers, urging Western partners to allow Ukraine to join NATO and use longer-range missiles. While Kyiv’s allies have been reluctant, Zelenskyy’s plan seeks to strengthen Ukraine’s hand in negotiations with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine is unwilling to accept any territorial concessions or a “frozen conflict.” Ukraine continues to seek Western support, even as international attention shifts towards conflicts in the Middle East.
China Affirms Use of Force Over Taiwan, Xi Visits Frontline Island
Reuters,
China has reiterated that it will not renounce the use of force over Taiwan after conducting large-scale military drills near the island. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Dongshan island, a key location facing Taiwan, and urged officials to promote cultural exchanges to foster unity. Taiwan’s government rejected China’s sovereignty claims, stating that only its people can decide the island’s future.
Scientists Claim Breakthrough in Bringing Tasmanian Tiger Back from Extinction
Sky News,
Researchers from the U.S. and Australia claim they are close to resurrecting the Tasmanian tiger, which went extinct in 1936. Using advanced gene editing techniques, scientists have extracted high-quality DNA from a well-preserved specimen, allowing them to reconstruct the animal’s genetic code. The breakthrough could pave the way for the revival of other extinct species, like the woolly mammoth.
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