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Middle East Policy
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news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Egypt Denies Entry to Cruise Ship Carrying LGBTQ Passengers
Egypt refused docking permission to a cruise ship with nearly 2,000 LGBTQ passengers after Turkey issued a similar denial earlier in the week. The vessel had been scheduled to visit ports in both countries.
washingtonpost.compolitics22 days ago
Poll shows split among Republicans on U.S.-Iran agreement
A CBS poll conducted June 17-19 found that 47 percent of self-identified MAGA supporters viewed the recent U.S.-Iran agreement as better for the United States, while 39 percent of all Republicans held that view. Among all Americans surveyed, 36 percent approved of the administrat…
politics33 days ago
Liberal leader says no plan for parties to coordinate seats
The leader of the Liberal Party stated there is no plan for collaboration with other parties on which seats to contest. One Nation reported raising more than $1.5 million in a single day, though the figure remains unverified.
msnbc.comworld38 days ago
U.S. Intelligence Reports Note Heightened Israeli Espionage Concerns
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments identified an elevated risk of Israeli espionage targeting American officials involved in Iran-related negotiations. The Defense Intelligence Agency documented spyware on U.S. defense personnel phones. The White House denied the reporting.
upi.comfinance41 days ago
Lawmaker Proposes One-Month Pause in U.S. Aid to Israel
A member of Congress said a temporary halt in assistance would produce immediate effects on regional conflict and domestic fuel costs. The statement followed reports of a tense exchange between U.S. and Israeli officials.
foxnews.comfinance54 days ago
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Four Individuals Linked to Pro-Hamas Flotilla
The Treasury Department sanctioned four individuals tied to a flotilla organized by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad. The action also targets members of Muslim Brotherhood networks aligned with Hamas.
naturalnews.compolitics55 days ago
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Gaza Flotilla Organizers
The United States has imposed sanctions on organizers of a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows repeated Israeli interceptions of similar vessels over the past two decades.
Fox Newspolitics56 days ago
Michigan Senate Candidate Voices Support for Palestinian Missile Defense Systems
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow said she would examine providing defensive missile systems to Palestinians and Lebanese. The remarks came during an interview with pro-Palestinian podcasters and drew attention in her Senate primary race.
thehindu.compolitics57 days ago
U.S. Representative Reintroduces Resolution on Palestinian Displacement
A U.S. representative reintroduced a House resolution calling for recognition of the Nakba and resumption of U.S. aid to UNRWA. The measure also seeks to restrict U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.
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nypost.comworld68 days ago
Trump Shelves Project Freedom After Saudi Arabia Withholds Base Access
President Trump abandoned the newly launched Project Freedom, a military escort operation for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, after Saudi Arabia refused to provide bases or airspace. The decision came days after the initiative began. Separately, an outbreak of Andes hantavir…
citizen.co.zapolitics72 days ago
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites During Active Diplomatic Talks
The United States initiated a major military operation in Iran two days ago, with bombs falling on the country this weekend. Administration officials have not articulated a specific vision for the war's end. This action reflects a departure from traditional doctrines, prioritizin…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld84 days ago
EU Ministers Optimistic on €90bn Ukraine Loan After Hungarian Election Shift
EU foreign ministers expressed hope for approving a €90bn loan to Ukraine following the recent defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary's election. Positive decisions are expected as soon as Wednesday, amid prospects of resuming oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline. Discussions also c…