Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians.
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Hezbollah’s spokesman killed in rare Israeli strike on central Beirut, official says
The latest in a series of targeted killings of senior Hezbollah officials came as Lebanese officials were considering a United States-led cease-fire proposal.
Today in History: NFL’s infamous ‘Heidi Game’
On Nov. 17, 1968, the last minutes of a tense NFL matchup on NBC between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders were preempted by the children’s film “Heidi.” The network received thousands of calls from angry viewers and formally apologized.
APEC closes in Peru with China’s President Xi Jinping front and center as Donald Trump whiplash looms
After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of robust economic engagement, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wrapped up Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for the next four years.
In their final talks, Joe Biden is expected to press China’s Xi Jinping on North Korea’s ties with Russia
President Joe Biden is expected to use his final meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, to urge him to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Iranian official met with Elon Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Donald Trump
Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Elon Musk on Monday in New York, according to a U.S. official briefed on the meeting by a foreign colleague.
Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since Oct. 1 invasion, Lebanese media say
Israeli ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon since they invaded six weeks ago before pulling back Saturday after battles with Hezbollah militants, Lebanese state media reported.
Today in History: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ premieres in theaters
On Nov. 16, 2001, the first film in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (U.S. title: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”) debuted in theaters around the world.
Why is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza?
The White House last month gave Israel 30 days to improve conditions or risk losing military support. As the deadline expired Tuesday, leading international aid groups said Israel had fallen far short.
Top Iranian official vows support for Lebanon on Israel-Hezbollah war as US pushes for cease-fire
A top Iranian official pledged his country’s unwavering support for Lebanon after talks Friday with Lebanese leaders on the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah.