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The Bureau Remake: Here’s all you may want to know about Jeffrey Wright and Michael Fassbender starrer Showtime show
Jeffrey Wright joins Michael Fassbender in Showtime’s remake of 'The Bureau,' now called 'The Agency.' The series follows a covert CIA agent dealing with espionage and personal conflicts. Wright plays Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Fassbender’s character. The show is produced by Showtime Studios and 101 Studios.
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sick? Former CIA analyst expresses concern. Know the inside story
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Vladimir Putin amid pomp and show. Huge crowds cheered, waved balloons and danced to a Soviet patriotic song to greet Putin and Kim in Pyongyang’s central square.
Israel pounds Gaza refugee camp as war enters ninth month
Israeli forces bombed a Gaza refugee camp following a deadly strike on a UN-run school, leading to international condemnation. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel, has killed thousands and displaced millions in Gaza. Efforts to mediate a ceasefire have stalled, with Hamas yet to respond to US President Biden's proposal. The conflict has escalated, with Gaza facing attacks from land, sea, and air, as Israel accuses Hamas of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.
In USA's backyard, Russian army to begin naval and air exercises in the Caribbean
Russia is deploying maritime and air assets in the Caribbean region. The US is not concerned at this stage but is closely monitoring the developments.
Gaza hospital reports 37 dead in strike on UN school Israel says used by Hamas
A UN-run school in central Gaza was bombed by Israel, killing at least 37 people. US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators are working on securing a truce and hostage release deal after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7.
Israeli troops launch attacks in central Gaza, possibly widening their offensive
The Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, intensifying operations in Deir al-Balah and Bureij. This escalation comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with UN agencies warning of potential mass starvation. Tensions are also high in Jerusalem as an annual march through Palestinian neighborhoods proceeds. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to extend the shutdown of Al Jazeera's local offices, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security along the Lebanese border following Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Israel bombs Gaza as mediators to discuss truce-hostage plan
Israel's military intensified air strikes in central Gaza while US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators prepared for truce and hostage release talks. The situation remained tense in east Jerusalem due to Israel's "flag March," which has previously led to clashes. The ongoing Gaza conflict, triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, has resulted in significant casualties and destruction. Amid renewed fighting, the US proposed a three-phase plan to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners and increase aid, but Hamas demands a permanent truce and full Israeli withdrawal.
Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed, 35 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen
Joint British-US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 16 and injured 35 in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
FUBAR Season 2: Check out what is latest development about filming, cast and more
Netflix announces the start of filming for FUBAR Season 2, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro. The series follows CIA operatives Luke and Emma Brunner. New cast member Carrie-Anne Moss joins the show. A release date is yet to be confirmed.
Hamas representative denies new negotiations with Israel amid Gaza truce talks
Hamas has rejected the idea of new negotiations with Israel, emphasizing the need for Israel to withdraw from Gaza and end hostilities. Despite reports suggesting a potential revival of talks for a Gaza truce, Hamas maintains that it had already accepted a ceasefire proposal, which Israel had rejected. The group remains skeptical of Israel's intentions and insists on a permanent cessation of hostilities, highlighting the challenges Israel faces amid mounting international pressure and diplomatic isolation.
US intelligence agencies' embrace of generative AI is at once wary and urgent
A Silicon Valley firm used generative AI in the Sable Spear operation to analyze Chinese fentanyl trafficking data, surpassing human analysis. It predicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine and alerted government customers to North Korean missile launches. U.S. intelligence agencies are exploring AI for geospatial intel and assessing AI missions.
'Old Man: Season 2': Release date, star cast, storyline, all you may like to know
'Old Man' Season 2 will focus on the search for Angela. It will lead to searches in Hong Kong, Afghanistan and other places.
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.
Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
In a significant development, Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's War Cabinet, threatened to resign if the government doesn't adopt a new plan for the Gaza conflict. His plan includes the return of hostages, ending Hamas' rule, and normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia. Gantz's departure would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reliant on far-right allies, potentially impacting the direction of the conflict. Meanwhile, aid distribution is set to begin in Gaza, where residents are struggling amid Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting.
As Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, Hamas regroups elsewhere in ungoverned Gaza
Israeli forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza, risking Egypt peace treaty. Heavy bombardment reported in Jabaliya and Zeitoun. Civilians flee to Khan Younis and Mawasi. Lack of a postwar governance plan in Gaza.
Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps aid crossings closed and sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
The World Food Program will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday, said Georgios Petropoulos, an official with the U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Rafah. Aid groups have said fuel will also be depleted soon, forcing hospitals to shut down critical operations and bringing to a halt trucks delivering aid across south and central Gaza.
Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed
Netanyahu remains resolute on Gaza offensive despite U.S. arms threat, hinting at Rafah invasion. Concerns over humanitarian catastrophe persist. Hamas seeks hostage deal guarantees, while UNRWA faces aid rationing amid Rafah crossing closure.
Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
The Israeli military reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but no humanitarian aid has entered yet, and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military incursion. The closure, prompted by a Hamas rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers, has raised concerns about aid operations in Gaza. The U.S. paused a bomb shipment to Israel last week over fears of a full-scale assault on Rafah, further straining U.S.-Israel relations.
The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton narrowly avoided an assassination attempt during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Manila in November 1996. Al Qaeda operatives, including Ramzi Yousef, had planted a bomb on the motorcade route. The Secret Service foiled the plot by switching to a back-up route, preventing a potentially deadly attack.
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