Washington Times - World

• Israel strikes south Gaza, raids a hospital in the north as war grinds on with renewed U.S. support

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 24

  Israeli forces raided one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza's north and bombarded the south with airstrikes that killed at least 28...

• Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 19

  The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and...

• Despite a string of missile tests, Kim has not killed a single South Korean

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 19

  North Korea's test-firing of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile early Monday captured headlines across Asia.

• Kim Jong-un threatens 'more offensive actions' against U.S. after watching powerful missile test

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 26

  North Korean leader Kim Jong-un threatened "more offensive actions" to repel what he called increasing U.S.-led military threats after he...

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• Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111, state media reports

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 23

  At least 111 people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, the country's state media...

• Volcano erupts in Iceland, weeks after thousands were evacuated from nearby town

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 27

  A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be put on high...

• Vatican move on same-sex 'blessings' draws praise, criticism in U.S. flock

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 24

  Pope Francis on Monday approved priests blessing same-sex couples, sparking criticism from conservative Catholics and praise from the LGBTQ...

• Austin on trip backs Israel's fight but urges protection of civilians

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 33

  Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, on his fourth trip to Israel since President Biden was elected, said Monday in Washington would not dictate how...

• Pentagon urged to send Taiwan truck-launched anti-ship missiles and long-range guided bombs

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 29

  The Pentagon must rapidly convert existing missiles and bombs into new weapons that can effectively counter growing threats of a Chinese attack on...

• Step by step, Francis has made the Catholic church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ people

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 31

  The Catholic church, in its doctrine, still rejects same-sex marriage and condemns any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as...

• Pentagon readies tech summit for buildup of autonomous systems to counter China

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 22

  The Pentagon is ramping up plans to hold a major summit in early 2024 highlighting its new "Replicator" initiative aimed at integrating artificial...

• U.N. Security Council to vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid

  19-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 24

  The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote late Monday on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza to...