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Earthquake in China on May 12, Sichuan On May 12, 2008, a devastating earthquake struck Sichuan Province in China, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale. The quake caused widespread destruction, resulting in nearly 70,000 deaths and leaving millions homeless. The disaster prompted a massive humanitarian response both domestically and internationally. Betancourt Liberated from FARC Guerilla Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian politician, was rescued from the FARC guerrilla group on July 2, 2008. Betancourt had been held captive for over six years, and her liberation was part of a daring military operation known as Operation Jaque. Soldier Shmueli Dies from Head Shooting in Israel Israeli soldier Barel Hadaria Shmueli died on August 30, 2021, after being shot in the head by a Palestinian gunman at the Gaza border. The incident occurred during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters at the border fence. Abu Akleh Shireen Shooting Dead Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot on May 11, 2022, while covering an Israeli military raid in Jenin, West Bank. Her death sparked international outrage and calls for a thorough investigation. Hamas and Daesh Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist political and militant group, and Daesh (ISIS), an extremist jihadist organization, are both considered terrorist organizations by many countries. However, they operate independently with different objectives and ideologies. October 7 Missile Captives Massacre On October 7, 2023, a significant escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict occurred when rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel, resulting in multiple casualties and captives. The incident marked one of the deadliest days in the recent history of the conflict. Al Ahly Hospital Attack - Who Fired? Jihad The Al Ahly Hospital in Gaza was struck on October 17, 2023, leading to numerous fatalities. Conflicting reports emerged regarding the perpetrator, with Palestinian Islamic Jihad being accused of a misfired rocket, while other sources pointed to Israeli airstrikes. Issa of Hamas Eliminated on March 10 in Tunnel Senior Hamas commander Mohammed Issa was reportedly killed on March 10, 2023, during an Israeli airstrike targeting a tunnel in Gaza. Issa was involved in the group's military operations and his elimination was a significant blow to Hamas' leadership. 2024 Houthi drone attack on Israel On July 19, 2024, Yemeni Houthi militants carried out a drone attack on Tel Aviv, striking an apartment building near the U.S. Embassy branch office. The attack killed one person, injured ten others, and was reportedly the first successful Houthi strike on Israeli soil, with previous attempts being intercepted. Israel attributed the failure to intercept the drone to human error, and retaliated the following day with airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. Ryan Wisley Routh Ryan Wesley Routh, born on February 18, 1966, in Guilford County, North Carolina, is an American accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign. Routh grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and studied at North Carolina A&T State University. He later ran a roofing business. He married Lora Frances Wilson in 1989 and had three children before they divorced in 2003. In 1991, he was involved in an altercation where he pursued a rape suspect. On September 15, 2024, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, Routh was spotted hiding in bushes, aiming an SKS-type rifle at a Secret Service agent. The agent fired at him, but Routh fled without firing any shots. He was later arrested in Martin County. No injuries were reported. Authorities confirmed that Routh intended to kill Trump. Routh faces five federal charges including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, possession of a firearm in connection with a violent crime, assaulting a federal agent, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm with a removed serial number. He is also charged in Florida with first-degree attempted murder and terrorism. He pleads not guilty, and his trial is scheduled for September 8, 2025. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment or the death penalty. Israel-Iran war 2025 In 2025, a direct military confrontation erupted between Israel and Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in a long-standing shadow conflict. The war began after a series of provocations, including Iranian proxy attacks and an Israeli strike reportedly hitting a major Iranian nuclear facility. In response, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israeli territory, targeting strategic infrastructure and civilian areas. Israel retaliated with a wave of airstrikes on Iranian military assets across the region, including Syria and Iraq. The conflict quickly expanded beyond the two nations. Hezbollah opened a northern front from Lebanon, launching hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Militias aligned with Iran in Syria and Iraq also engaged, raising fears of a regional conflagration. At sea, incidents between Israeli and Iranian naval assets disrupted shipping routes in the Persian Gulf and eastern Mediterranean. Cyber warfare played a major role, with both countries targeting each other's energy grids, communication networks, and government systems. The attacks caused widespread disruptions, particularly in Iran. International reactions were swift. The United States reaffirmed its support for Israel, deploying additional assets to the region. Russia and China called for restraint, while several European nations urged both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire. In the Gulf, Arab states expressed concern but avoided direct involvement, though oil prices surged amid fears of a wider war. By mid-2025, the conflict had caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage. Despite intense fighting, neither side achieved a decisive victory. Diplomatic efforts intensified, but a lasting resolution remained elusive, with the threat of further escalation still looming over the Middle East.