CIVILIAN CASUALTIES

Apr 29 2025POLITICS

Russia and Ukraine at odds over ceasefire plans

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, has suggested a brief pause in fighting. This is to honor the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. The ceasefire would last three days, starting on May 8th. This is a significant holiday in both Russia and Ukraine, known as Victory Day. Putin's idea is to stop military actions for "humanitarian reasons. "...

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Apr 25 2025POLITICS

Why is Trump pushing Ukraine to give up Crimea?

A former U. S. president recently made waves by suggesting that Crimea will remain under Russian control. This statement came as a surprise to many, especially considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The former president made these comments during an interview, expressing his belief that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy understands the situation and that ...

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Sumy Under Siege: The Truth Behind the Missile Strike

The city of Sumy, nestled near Ukraine's border with Russia, found itself in the crosshairs of a deadly missile strike. This event, which took place on Palm Sunday, left a grim toll: 34 lives lost, including two young children, and 119 people injured. The attack was not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of violence that has plagued Ukraine in recent ...

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Apr 13 2025POLITICS

Deadly Sunday in Sumy

Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, faced a grim Palm Sunday. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city. This attack was not on a military base or a strategic target. It was a busy city center, filled with people going about their day. The missiles were not ordinary. They were cluster munitions. These weapons release smaller bombs over a wide are...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Shejaiya Hit Hard: 29 Lives Lost in Israeli Strike

The Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City faced a tragic event on Tuesday. A residential building was hit by an Israeli air strike. This strike resulted in the deaths of at least 29 people, including children. The Hamas-run Civil Defence agency reported the initial death toll. They mentioned that the strike happened near al-Hawashi mosque. The search for survivors conti...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The Growing Anger in Southern Syria

In the tense border region between Israel and Syria, things have been heating up. The locals in southern Syria are getting more and more upset with the Israeli military presence. This anger boiled over in a recent deadly clash in the city of Nawa, in Syria's Daraa province. The trouble started late one Wednesday night. Mosque loudspeakers called on people to sta...

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Apr 07 2025POLITICS

Benjamin Netanyahu's Dilemma: Tariffs and Hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington once again to meet with President Trump. This time, the Israeli Prime Minister has a lot on his plate. One of the main topics of discussion will be the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. It has been a year and a half since the war in Gaza started. This war began after a deadly attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Since then, Israe...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Khan Younis Under Fire: The Human Cost of Conflict

The recent strikes on Gaza have left many families shattered. The Israeli military targeted homes and temporary shelters, causing a high number of civilian deaths. Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza, was hit the hardest. This is not an isolated incident, but part of an ongoing conflict that has been raging for years. The attacks have raised serious questions about ...

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Deadly Day: A Closer Look at the Recent Violence

The recent conflict in Gaza has taken a heavy toll, with many lives lost in a single day. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 100 Palestinians. Among the casualties were 27 individuals who were seeking refuge in a school in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. This school was located in the Tuffah neighborhood ...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

50, 000 Lives Lost: The Ongoing Conflict in Gaza

The death toll in Gaza has reached a staggering 50, 021 since the start of the conflict with Israel. This grim number is a stark reminder of the ongoing violence and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The Gaza Health Ministry reported this figure, which includes deaths from the past 24 hours. It is important to note that this count does not differentiat...

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