Hegseth Sparks Controversy with Militarized Franklin Turtle Meme
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after posting a meme depicting beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle with military weapons targeting boats.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after posting a meme depicting beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle with military weapons targeting boats.
Growing tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea spark debate over potential conflict as regional stability hangs in balance amid unresolved Tigray war aftermath.
Israeli military destroys home of Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar in occupied West Bank, continuing controversial punitive demolition policy.
BBC correspondent reveals unprecedented destruction across Gaza after two years of conflict, with endless rubble and destroyed infrastructure highlighting reconstruction challenges.
Hundreds of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem's Batn al-Hawa neighborhood face imminent eviction as Israeli authorities intensify displacement efforts following the Gaza conflict.
French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelensky intensify diplomatic efforts in Paris to build consensus around an alternative peace proposal.
Segev Kalfon survived over two years of brutal captivity under Hamas, facing beatings and psychological torture. His harrowing account raises critical questions about Israel's hostage recovery efforts.
Pope Francis arrives in Lebanon to deliver message of peace to embattled Christian community. Pontiff to celebrate Mass at Beirut's explosion-damaged port.
UN reports over 260 settler attacks in October alone injured Palestinians and damaged property, creating unprecedented internal tensions within Israeli society over West Bank policies.
Palestinian students resume in-person classes at Gaza's Islamic University after two years of conflict, marking a significant step toward educational recovery in the besieged territory.
Israel's military operation in southern Syria's Beit Jinn village killed 13 people, marking the deadliest raid in months and escalating regional tensions.
Pope Leo calls for renewed Middle East peace efforts while urging Lebanese Christians to remain despite mounting challenges.