Larry Lee

Russia has issued a sharp warning targeting the newly opened U.S. missile defense base in Poland, threatening its destruction with "advanced weapons." The base, located in Redzikowo near the Baltic coast, serves as a critical part of NATO's missile defense system, known as "Aegis Ashore," which is designed to intercept short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

A high-ranking North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces was reportedly injured during a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, according to Western officials cited by . This incident marks the first confirmed case of a senior North Korean military figure being wounded in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision that has triggered both domestic and international backlash. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau stated Canada's unwavering commitment to upholding international law.

Russia's recent use of a medium-range ballistic missile in Ukraine has been condemned as a "severe escalation" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile, described as experimental and capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), targeted a military site in the city of Dnipro, triggering widespread international alarm.

Iran announced on Friday that it would activate a series of advanced centrifuges to significantly boost its uranium enrichment capabilities, escalating tensions after a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Tehran for its lack of cooperation with nuclear inspectors. The resolution, spearheaded by the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, criticized Iran for failing to provide credible explanations for the presence of undeclared nuclear materials.

Four Italian soldiers were lightly injured on Friday after a suspected Hezbollah rocket attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in southern Lebanon, Italy's Defense Ministry confirmed. The attack targeted a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in the village of Shama, highlighting the increasing volatility in the region as Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in intensified clashes.

Russia is preparing to mass-produce its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Vladimir Putin announced Friday during a meeting with top defense officials. The missile, which was recently deployed in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Israeli airstrikes early Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 15 people and injured 63, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry, marking the fourth strike on the capital in less than a week. The strikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district and were reportedly aimed at a senior Hezbollah official, though Hezbollah legislator Amin Shiri stated that no officials from the group were in the building.

After weeks of tense negotiations and dramatic walkouts, nearly 200 countries reached a landmark climate finance agreement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, early Sunday morning. Wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change and transitioning to renewable energy.

North Korean missiles, powered by Western-made components, have emerged as a key weapon in Russia's intensified missile strikes on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and investigations reported by CNN. These weapons, including the KN-23 missile, have been used in about one-third of Russia's ballistic missile attacks in 2024, underscoring a growing collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang.