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The West Bank city of Jenin is once again tensed as Israeli troops launched a fresh assault in the region. Armed vehicles were seen on the streets of Jenin with echoes of gunfire in the background.

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The death toll in weekend attacks in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has risen to 113, a local official said on Monday, in a region where clashes between herders and farmers are common. It is the worst outbreak of violence in Plateau since May when more than 100 people were killed in farmer-herder attacks.

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China and the Philippines had a recent faceoff in the South China Sea. The incident involved boat collisions and blockades. The disagreement focused on the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterised the legal proceedings against former US President Donald Trump as a political witch hunt. He viewed these actions as a form of politically driven persecution.&nbsp;"It is a politically motivated persecution of one's competitor," Putin said&nbsp;at an economic forum in the far eastern city of Vladivostok.</p>

<p>The charges against Trump are in connection with allegations related to election interference. Kremlin has consistently voiced its support for the former US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the forum, Putin expressed his perspective on the situation, stating, "As for the persecution of Trump, for us, in the current environment, it's good because it shows the rottenness of the American system."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin said,&nbsp;"And this shows who we are fighting ... As they said in Soviet times: 'The bestial face of American imperialism'."</p>

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<p>The Russian president also indicated that he does not anticipate a change in the US foreign policy stance toward Russia, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election next year.</p>

<p>He accused Washington of fueling anti-Russian sentiments among ordinary people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Current authorities have directed American society in an anti-Russian spirit," Putin said adding,&nbsp;"They've done it and now somehow turning this ship in the other direction will be very difficult."</p>

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<p>Earlier, Trump said that had he remained in office, he would have pursued negotiations, potentially allowing Russia to assume control of certain Russian-speaking areas in Ukraine as a means to bring an end to the ongoing conflict.</p>

<p>Trump contended that this would have been a worst-case scenario. He also added that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have initiated a military offensive on Ukraine under his leadership.</p>

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<p>During an appearance on Sean Hannity's radio show, Trump compared his approach to previous administrations, stating, "Don’t forget, under Bush they take over Georgia, under Obama they took over Crimea. And, under Biden, they are taking over everything. It looks like they are going to take over everything, the whole thing, they are going to go for the whole enchilada, they are going for everything, that’s what it looks like to me."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has consistently maintained that his re-election in 2020 could have averted the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, although he has not provided concrete evidence to support this claim.</p>

<p>Additionally, he said, if he were still in office, he could have resolved the current war in Ukraine within a single day.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterised the legal proceedings against former US President Donald Trump as a political witch hunt. He viewed these actions as a form of politically driven persecution. "It is a politically motivated persecution of one's competitor," Putin said at an economic forum in the far eastern city of Vladivostok. The charges against Trump are in connection with allegations related to election interference. Kremlin has consistently voiced its support for the former US president. During the forum, Putin expressed his perspective on the situation, stating, "As for the persecution of Trump, for us, in the current environment, it's good because it shows the rottenness of the American system." Putin said, "And this shows who we are fighting ... As they said in Soviet times: 'The bestial face of American imperialism'." Also Read | Morocco Ambassador Maliki welcomes India's offer of assistance after deadly earthquake The Russian president also indicated that he does not anticipate a change in the US foreign policy stance toward Russia, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election next year. He accused Washington of fueling anti-Russian sentiments among ordinary people. "Current authorities have directed American society in an anti-Russian spirit," Putin said adding, "They've done it and now somehow turning this ship in the other direction will be very difficult." Also Read | India: Nipah virus alert in Kerala's Kozhikode after two 'unnatural deaths' reported in district Earlier, Trump said that had he remained in office, he would have pursued negotiations, potentially allowing Russia to assume control of certain Russian-speaking areas in Ukraine as a means to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Trump contended that this would have been a worst-case scenario. He also added that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have initiated a military offensive on Ukraine under his leadership. Watch | Can India amplify the voice of the global south? × During an appearance on Sean Hannity's radio show, Trump compared his approach to previous administrations, stating, "Don’t forget, under Bush they take over Georgia, under Obama they took over Crimea. And, under Biden, they are taking over everything. It looks like they are going to take over everything, the whole thing, they are going to go for the whole enchilada, they are going for everything, that’s what it looks like to me." Trump has consistently maintained that his re-election in 2020 could have averted the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, although he has not provided concrete evidence to support this claim. Additionally, he said, if he were still in office, he could have resolved the current war in Ukraine within a single day. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Tensions are simmering between China & Philippines. The Chinese Coast Guard allegedly blocked & fired water cannon at a Philippine vessel.

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<p>North Korea Thursday accused the US of escalating the tensions in Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in a joint military drill with South Korea, as per Reuters citing local media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea's state news agency, the report quoted an international security analyst Choe Ju Hyon saying the exercises are "a trigger for driving the situation on the Korean peninsula to the point of explosion."</p>

<p>"The reckless military confrontational hysteria of the US and its followers against the DPRK is driving the situation on the Korean peninsula to an irreversible catastrophe ... to the brink of a nuclear war," the article said.</p>

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<p>This commentary can be seen as North Korea's show of force. The country itself has been conducting intercontinental ballistic missile launches and large-scale military parades. It also recently tested its new nuclear-capable underwater drone.</p>

<p>The North Korean analyst said that the nation will respond to the military drills with "offensive action."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Now the international community unanimously hopes that the dark clouds of a nuclear war hanging over the Korean peninsula will be removed as early as possible," the report added.</p>

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<p>The security analyst said that Pyongyang would respond to the drills by exercising its war deterrence. He said that the air drills were intended to stoke tensions in the Korean Peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The drills have turned the Korean peninsula into a huge powder magazine which can be detonated any moment," it added.</p>

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had stated earlier that the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks at any time to prevent conflict. He charged that joint military exercises involving US nuclear capabilities were being expanded between the United States and South Korea. North Korea also labelled&nbsp;the joint drills as a rehearsal for an invasion against it. Since last month, the allies US and South Korea have been conducting their annual drills.</p>

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North Korea Thursday accused the US of escalating the tensions in Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in a joint military drill with South Korea, as per Reuters citing local media reports.

North Korea Thursday accused the US of escalating the tensions in Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in a joint military drill with South Korea, as per Reuters citing local media reports. Citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea's state news agency, the report quoted an international security analyst Choe Ju Hyon saying the exercises are "a trigger for driving the situation on the Korean peninsula to the point of explosion." "The reckless military confrontational hysteria of the US and its followers against the DPRK is driving the situation on the Korean peninsula to an irreversible catastrophe ... to the brink of a nuclear war," the article said. Also Read | Clashes erupt again at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, six injured This commentary can be seen as North Korea's show of force. The country itself has been conducting intercontinental ballistic missile launches and large-scale military parades. It also recently tested its new nuclear-capable underwater drone. The North Korean analyst said that the nation will respond to the military drills with "offensive action." "Now the international community unanimously hopes that the dark clouds of a nuclear war hanging over the Korean peninsula will be removed as early as possible," the report added. Also Read | China condemns meeting between US House speaker and Taiwan president, vows 'resolute' response As fears rise that Pyongyang may perform a nuclear test, the United States has sent nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula. According to South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, long-range bombers participated in aerial exercises over the Korean Peninsula alongside US and South Korean fighter jets. The American B-52 bombers made their first deployment to the peninsula in a month on Wednesday. The security analyst said that Pyongyang would respond to the drills by exercising its war deterrence. He said that the air drills were intended to stoke tensions in the Korean Peninsula. Watch | Gravitas: Is India emerging as a space leader? × "The drills have turned the Korean peninsula into a huge powder magazine which can be detonated any moment," it added. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had stated earlier that the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks at any time to prevent conflict. He charged that joint military exercises involving US nuclear capabilities were being expanded between the United States and South Korea. North Korea also labelled the joint drills as a rehearsal for an invasion against it. Since last month, the allies US and South Korea have been conducting their annual drills. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Taiwanese Defence Ministry has stated that 10 Chinese planes breached the median line of the Taiwan Strait. The ministry further stated that Taiwan sent aircraft to warn away the Chinese aircraft while missile systems monitor them.

Taiwan Defence Ministry: Sent aircraft to warn Chinese aircraft

Israel-Palestine tensions have again flared up. Israel has raided a major West Bank area. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed. Watch this video for more details.

Israel-Palestine tensions: Israel raids major West Bank area

Clashes erupted in Bolivia on Tuesday after pro-government protesters clash with the supporters of a detained Bolivian opposition figure. Fireworks were shot toward protesters who are taking to the streets of the capital La Paz.

Clashes erupt in Bolivia, fireworks shot at supporters of detained Bolivian opposition figure

Israel's new security cabinet, a forum responsible for outlining and implementing the country's Foreign and Defence policy has approved a series of punitive steps against the Palestinian leadership.

Israel-Palestine Tensions: Israel's new government approves steps to penalise Palestinians

<p>Kosovo and Serbia's main border crossing was opened on Thursday as the roadblocks were removed, said state-run TV as it announced a step towards easing tensions in the region.&nbsp;According to the report, trucks and cars were seen queued in front of the Serbian side's border point where the barricades were placed, as Kosovo police confirmed that they officially re-opened the crossing.</p>

<p>Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that the barricades will be removed after Brussels and Washington appealed for de-escalation of tensions.</p>

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<p>"Barricades will be removed, but the mistrust remains," said Vucic as quoted by the state-run RTS television on Wednesday, while holding a meeting with representatives of Kosovo Serb.</p>

<p>Almost a dozen of protesters, who were present at a barricade in Rudare, expressed dissatisfaction over the decision of opening the border crossing.</p>

<p>"It makes no sense, we fought for rights that were not fulfilled, we feel cheated, abused," said one of the protesters.</p>

<p>"Why did we come to the barricades, if everything ended this way?," questioned the other protester.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the Pristina court ordered that the former police officer, whose detention led to Serbs setting barricades, should be released from jail and placed under house arrest.</p>

<p>The main border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia was closed after trucks and tractors were used by the Serbian protesters to stop the traffic.</p>

<p>Since November, tensions have escalated in Northern Kosovo after ethnic Serb workers working as Kosovo's prosecutors, judges and police, walked away from their jobs.</p>

<p>The ethnic Serbs were protesting against the ban imposed on Serbs from using Belgrade-issued vehicle licence plates in Kosovo, a policy which Pristina eventually scrapped.</p>

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Kosovo and Serbia's main border crossing was opened on Thursday as the roadblocks were removed, said state-run TV as it announced a step towards easing tensions in the region.

Kosovo and Serbia's main border crossing was opened on Thursday as the roadblocks were removed, said state-run TV as it announced a step towards easing tensions in the region. According to the report, trucks and cars were seen queued in front of the Serbian side's border point where the barricades were placed, as Kosovo police confirmed that they officially re-opened the crossing. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that the barricades will be removed after Brussels and Washington appealed for de-escalation of tensions. ALSO READ| Kosovo PM Albin Kurti submits a formal application to join European Union "Barricades will be removed, but the mistrust remains," said Vucic as quoted by the state-run RTS television on Wednesday, while holding a meeting with representatives of Kosovo Serb. Almost a dozen of protesters, who were present at a barricade in Rudare, expressed dissatisfaction over the decision of opening the border crossing. "It makes no sense, we fought for rights that were not fulfilled, we feel cheated, abused," said one of the protesters. "Why did we come to the barricades, if everything ended this way?," questioned the other protester. WATCH| Tensions diffuse between Kosovo and Serbia with the removal of roadblocks On Wednesday, the Pristina court ordered that the former police officer, whose detention led to Serbs setting barricades, should be released from jail and placed under house arrest. The main border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia was closed after trucks and tractors were used by the Serbian protesters to stop the traffic. Since November, tensions have escalated in Northern Kosovo after ethnic Serb workers working as Kosovo's prosecutors, judges and police, walked away from their jobs. The ethnic Serbs were protesting against the ban imposed on Serbs from using Belgrade-issued vehicle licence plates in Kosovo, a policy which Pristina eventually scrapped. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Kosovo’s Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla has claimed that Serbia is working afoot to destabilise the country by taking help from Russia.</p>

<p>He alleged that Serbia has been inciting the Serb minority in the north, who under Moscow’s influence, have been blocking roads and protesting for almost three weeks.</p>

<p>The tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high as Serbia said it had put its army on the highest combat alert.</p>

<p>"It is precisely Serbia, influenced by Russia, that has raised a state of military readiness and that is ordering the erection of new barricades, in order to justify and protect the criminal groups that terrorise... citizens of Serb ethnicity living in Kosovo," <a name="_Hlk123093815">Svecla</a> said in a statement.</p>

<p>For the past two weeks, the Serbs in northern Kosovo have been agitating against the arrest of a former Serb policeman who had allegedly assaulted serving police officers. They have blocked multiple roads in and around Mitrovica and also clashed with the police.</p>

<p>Responding to Svecla’s claims, Serbia refuted the charges that it is trying to destabilise its neighbour and said that it just wants to protect its minority there.</p>

<h2><strong>Tension flare up at Serbia-Kosovo border, troops deployed in the region</strong></h2>

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<p>“Serbia would continue to fight for peace and seek compromise solutions," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, reports Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 with the backing of the West, following a 1998-1999 war in which NATO intervened to protect ethnic Albanian citizens.</p>

<p>It is not a member of the United Nations and five EU states —Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia and Cyprus — have refused to recognise Kosovo's statehood.</p>

<p>Russia, Serbia's historical ally, is blocking Kosovo's membership in the United Nations.</p>

<p>According to an estimate, around 50,000 Serbs live in the northern part of Kosovo. They refuse to recognise the local Pristina state and see Belgrade as their capital.</p>

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Kosovo’s Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla has claimed that Serbia is working afoot to destabilise the country by taking help from Russia. He alleged that Serbia has been inciting the Serb minority in the north, who under Moscow’s influence, have been blocking roads and protesting for almost three weeks.

Kosovo’s Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla has claimed that Serbia is working afoot to destabilise the country by taking help from Russia. He alleged that Serbia has been inciting the Serb minority in the north, who under Moscow’s influence, have been blocking roads and protesting for almost three weeks. The tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high as Serbia said it had put its army on the highest combat alert. "It is precisely Serbia, influenced by Russia, that has raised a state of military readiness and that is ordering the erection of new barricades, in order to justify and protect the criminal groups that terrorise... citizens of Serb ethnicity living in Kosovo," Svecla said in a statement. For the past two weeks, the Serbs in northern Kosovo have been agitating against the arrest of a former Serb policeman who had allegedly assaulted serving police officers. They have blocked multiple roads in and around Mitrovica and also clashed with the police. Responding to Svecla’s claims, Serbia refuted the charges that it is trying to destabilise its neighbour and said that it just wants to protect its minority there. Tension flare up at Serbia-Kosovo border, troops deployed in the region “Serbia would continue to fight for peace and seek compromise solutions," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, reports Reuters news agency. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 with the backing of the West, following a 1998-1999 war in which NATO intervened to protect ethnic Albanian citizens. It is not a member of the United Nations and five EU states —Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia and Cyprus — have refused to recognise Kosovo's statehood. Russia, Serbia's historical ally, is blocking Kosovo's membership in the United Nations. According to an estimate, around 50,000 Serbs live in the northern part of Kosovo. They refuse to recognise the local Pristina state and see Belgrade as their capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tensions are mounting in the Korean peninsula. North Korean drones crossed over to South Korea and Seoul has followed it up with a tat-for-tat move. Could a small mistake resume the Korean War?

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Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Sweden and Finland joining NATO could accelerate the militarization of the Arctic region.

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North Korea said that its recent missile tests were tactical Nuclear drills overseen by Kim Jong-un and comes as a response to US-led drills in the region.

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Turkiye's latest maritime deal with Libya challenges Greek sovereignty over the Aegean islands. President Erdogan is promising to stay the course despite Athens seeking assistance from the US. Molly Gambhir decodes the Mediterranean conflict.

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Amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan strait, Taiwan's premiere says that the shooting down of a drone of the Chinese coast was the most appropriate thing to do after repeated warnings.

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The war in Ukraine has enflamed north-south rivalries among the German states, as Bavaria and Lower Saxony swap barbs over energy policy. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Amid the ongoing tensions with China, Taiwan has again proposed to increase its defence spending next year. It will be Taiwan's sixth consecutive year of growth in defence spending since 2017.

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For decades, Taiwanese people have been used to dealing with china's threats but amid the ongoing tensions, distrust with Beijing has heightened.

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has made a fiery speech as he claimed that North Korea's nuclear deterrence is ready. He added that the South Korean President is pushing the situation to the brink of war.

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Tensions between the two world powers, China and the United States continue to escalate. In the latest America has once again accused china of 'increased provocations against states' that are lawfully operating in the South China sea region.

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According to reports two Chinese government ships entered the Japanese Waters, this took place near the Senkaku Islands. These islands fall in the East China Sea that are administered by Japan, this is a major flash point between the two countries.

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Will there be a repeat of the Israel-Lebanon war? Hezbollah terror group has built 15 new posts along the border sparking new tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

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Amid rising tensions with Iran and attack threats, Israel's Foreign Minister is all set to visit Turkiye. Meanwhile, Iran is yet to comment on the Israeli travel warning.

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Amid rising tensions with Iran and attack threats, Israel Foreign Minister is all set to visit Turkiye. Meanwhile, Iran is yet to comment Israeli travel warning.

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Amid tensions between Iran and Israel, Israelis have been urged to leave Turkiye or conceal signs of their nationality. Meanwhile, Istanbul has also warned citizens of an attack.

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