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Deterrence from Guantánamo meets sanctions blamed for civilian harm

The defense secretary’s Cuba stop comes as Washington expands Cuba-related designations, Beijing challenges its terrorism claims, and Miami prepares for World Cup fixtures.

Published: 4 months ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a Guantánamo stop to warn Havana against acquiring weapons that could threaten U.S. territory, as Washington in...

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Pre-funded enforcement through 2029—predictability or power without guardrails?

The measure allocates roughly $38bn to ICE and $26bn to CBP through 2029, passed 52–47, and efforts to limit a separate presidential settlement fund failed.

Published: 4 months ago

The United States has enacted a three‑year, $70bn immigration enforcement package funding ICE and CBP through 2029—about $38bn for ICE and $26bn fo...

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Iran's strikes land in a fog: hits claimed, damage denied

Missiles and drones targeted facilities hosting US forces across Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after recent US “self-defense” strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: 4 months ago

Iran’s IRGC launched missiles and drones at USlinked sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, framing the barrage as retaliation for recent US strikes...

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A detailed record vs public trust: Gates faces closed-door questioning

The committee’s transcribed session comes as its Epstein inquiry widens and survivors report harassment following Justice Department-related exposure.

Published: 4 months ago

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has scheduled Bill Gates for a closeddoor, transcribed interview on June 10 about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; G...

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Attention shifts to borders as boots and trust run short in DRC

Uganda is setting up treatment centers and a lab inside Congo as U.S. and Asian authorities weigh travel measures and researchers confront a Bundibugyo vaccine gap.

Published: 4 months ago

An expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC—nearly 600 confirmed cases amid attacks on responders and shortages of basic protective gear—is forcing simu...

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A cleared path—or just the first step—on Ukraine’s EU bid

Brussels signals initial negotiating clusters and €9bn in support as enlargement also advances in the Western Balkans.

Published: 4 months ago

The EU moved to open accession talks with Ukraine after a Hungary–Ukraine understanding on minority rights, with Ursula von der Leyen pledging €9 b...

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Unclear motive, unmistakable backlash: Belfast's unrest after street attack

Graphic footage spread online as a Sudanese suspect was charged and protests escalated into arson, roadblocks, and reported intimidation of minority families.

Published: 4 months ago

A street attack in Belfast that left a man in his 40s severely injured led to the arrest and charging of a 30yearold Sudanese suspect with attempte...

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US–Iran retaliation built on an unresolved incident at sea

CENTCOM called the multi‑wave strikes 'self-defense' as Iran answered with missiles at US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.

Published: 4 months ago

After an AH64 Apache went down near the Strait of Hormuz, the United States carried out what it called limited selfdefense strikes on Iranian airde...

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A U.S.-brokered pause collides with Israel’s Lebanon exception

Following heated calls, Trump touted a week-long halt to Iran–Israel strikes amid indirect U.S.–Iran talks and warnings to Netanyahu about escalation.

Published: 4 months ago

After renewed IsraelIran missile exchanges, President Donald Trump publicly demanded an immediate halt and, in heated calls, pressed Benjamin Netan...

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A revenue tool or a policy workaround? Court resets H‑1B costs

A federal court in Boston struck down the Trump‑era $100,000 surcharge on new H‑1B petitions after a 20‑state challenge, affecting employers in tech, healthcare, and education.

Published: 4 months ago

A U.S. federal judge in Boston voided the Trump administration’s $100,000 surcharge on new H‑1B visa petitions, ruling it functioned as a tax Congr...

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Armenia’s decisive vote, and an undecided geopolitical message

Preliminary CEC figures would let Civil Contract govern alone as final tallies and complaints are reviewed by June 14.

Published: 4 months ago

Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote left Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract on roughly 50%—enough to govern alone—while pro‑Russian bl...

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Probes pledge accountability, but the system they test is on trial

Israeli Military Police examine Sam Abu Haikal’s death while a UN commission, rights reporting, and new incident videos scrutinize West Bank and Gaza conduct.

Published: 4 months ago

Israel’s Military Police have opened a probe into the killing of sevenmonthold Sam Abu Haikal by a soldier in Hebron, while a UN commission warns P...

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