The newest purge by Xi is aimed at the military.
Over a significant portion of 2023, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, the largest military in the world, has been subtly engulfed in a storm. Eminent generals have gradually vanished from public view behind the fortified military and political complexes in the Chinese capital. Some were later relieved of their jobs without cause, including the high-profile position of defense minister. The most definitive indication of a massive purge within China's military occurred last Friday, following months of intense public speculation and evasive non-answers from government spokespersons. Nine high-ranking PLA officers were removed from the nation's top legislative bodies. Although the National People's Congress (NPC) is merely a rubber stamp parliament, the constitution affords its members some protection from arrest and criminal punishment.
This year’s US election will shape the rest of the world. Buckle up
In 2024, a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump appears quite likely, and the outcome will influence not only the future of America but the entire world. All eyes will be on the White House, from the front lines in Ukraine to the Middle East. It's possible that my perspective is distorted due to my excessive consumption of world events, but I have the unsettling impression that a perfect storm is approaching at this time. After a chaotic worldwide pandemic, it appears that humanity has suddenly entered a period of extreme uncertainty. We are confronted with crises on several fronts, but we find it difficult to concentrate on more than one at a time. The conflict in Ukraine has continued, despite recent headlines focusing on the Middle East and our climate
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Israeli army launched attacks on at least 100 targets across Gaza
According to the Israeli military, within the previous 24 hours, its forces attacked over 100 sites in Gaza by air, land, and water. It claimed that numerous Hamas military locations, as well as warehouses housing weapons and other operational equipment, had been destroyed. A Hamas cell that attempted to attack an Israeli tank was the subject of an operation in the central Gazan camp of Bureij. According to the report, soldiers found and demolished many locations from which Palestinian fighters launched rockets into Israel.
Key events on day 91 of the war on Gaza
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About 500 Palestinians interrogated in Nur Shams refugee camp
Israeli security forces arrest Palestinian men during a military raid in Nur…
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Refugee camps continue to be targeted
