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US Deploys Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Near Israeli-Hamas Conflict Zone
In the current conflict between the Palestinian Hamas militant group and Israel, over 700 Israelis and 500 Palestinians have lost their lives.
The escalation in casualties resulted from Saturday’s attacks by Hamas from Gaza, prompting retaliatory air strikes by Israel.
Israel’s health ministry reports over 700 Israeli fatalities, 100 abductions, and more than 2,500 injuries.
Israeli strikes have claimed the lives of approximately 370 Palestinians, as reported by the health ministry in Gaza, with 2,200 people sustaining injuries.
The Israeli government has officially declared war on Hamas, marking a significant escalation.
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had rhetorically stated the country was at war on Saturday, Sunday’s decision by the Israeli cabinet formalizes this stance, comparable to a congressional declaration of war in the United States.
Hundreds of Hamas fighters have been killed, thousands wounded, and scores captured by Israeli troops, as announced by an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson.
The counterattack commenced at 3:45 a.m. local time on Sunday, with Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari revealing the use of “tens of tons of bombs.”
Approximately 800 targets, including Hamas launching pads, were destroyed, with 50 planes focusing on 120 targets in Beit Hanoun alone, eradicating all identified Hamas gathering points in that area.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has authorized further assistance for Israel, as revealed in a White House statement. A US Navy carrier strike group, led by the USS Gerald R. Ford, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is en route to the eastern Mediterranean Sea, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The carrier, observed sailing with the Italian Navy earlier in the week, will be joined by guided missile destroyers and guided missile cruisers, indicating an increased military presence as Israel readies for a significant campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
In response to regional tensions, the United States is reinforcing its fighter jet presence in the area, deploying squadrons of F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 aircraft.
This move follows recent months’ escalation of aggression by Iranian forces in various regions, including Syria and the Gulf of Oman. The increased deployment signals a strategic effort to address and counter potential threats in the Middle East.
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DOJ Confirms Federal Criminal Investigation After Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s Home
Federal agents raided the Washington, D.C., home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed.
Homeland Security Investigations agents arrived at the Minnesota congresswoman’s residence at about 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, according to a report by Fox News.
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The report said both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the DOJ are involved in the investigation.
A DOJ spokesperson confirmed the operation, stating: “Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice.”
The spokesperson added: “This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”
Details later……….
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Bangkok Underwater: Nearly 4,900 Evacuated as Floods Hit Thailand Capital
Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across parts of Bangkok, Thailand, forcing nearly 4,900 residents to evacuate to shelters as floodwaters swept through roads and residential areas.
The flooding has disrupted movement across parts of the Thai capital, with motorists and pedestrians forced to navigate submerged roads and seek alternative routes.
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According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, about 52,000 households have been affected by the flooding, prompting authorities to declare a flood disaster and intensify emergency response efforts.
Emergency teams have been deployed to assist affected communities and move residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as water levels rise.
Bangkok is accustomed to seasonal heavy rainfall, but intense downpours can overwhelm drainage systems, particularly in low-lying areas, resulting in widespread flooding and disruption.
Authorities are continuing to monitor affected locations while coordinating evacuations and other emergency measures.
For thousands of residents, the immediate priority remains securing safe shelter and protecting homes and livelihoods as authorities work to manage the situation and restore normal activities once the floodwaters recede.
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‘They Are Dying’ — Trump Explains Why He Rejected Iran’s Hormuz Proposal
US President Donald Trump has explained his decision to reject Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran was seeking an agreement because it was losing revenue.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Iran wanted to immediately reopen the strategically important waterway but argued that the proposal was not acceptable to his administration.
“They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal, too, but that deal would not be acceptable,” Trump said.
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According to the US president, Iran’s push to reopen the strait was driven by the economic pressure it was facing.
“What they want to do is immediately open the Hormuz Strait. Do you know why? Because they are dying,” Trump said.
“You know why they’re dying? Because they have no money coming in, because they get their money from the Hormuz Strait.”
Trump also claimed that the US had established an unprecedented naval blockade against Iran, describing it as “a wall of steel.”
“So they outsmarted themselves. We put up the greatest blockade ever in military history. It’s a wall of steel,” he said.
“And guess what? They don’t have any money now because they wanted to close the strait.”
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy shipping route, and disruption to traffic through the waterway has significant implications for international oil markets and countries that depend on energy imports.
Trump’s remarks came amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over the reopening of the strategic waterway and negotiations involving Iran.





