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Israeli settler violence forces Palestinians from West Bank homes: HRW
Human Rights Watch reports that escalating Israeli settler attacks are forcing Palestinians from West Bank homes, with the group accusing Israeli authorities of enabling the violence through funding and impunity.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, following a U.S. decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea.
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The DOJ is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors claim was a coded threat against President Trump.
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
NATO says it is prepared to defend against potential Iranian attacks on US military targets in Europe, as Bulgaria increases security at its air base hosting American personnel.
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
The Kennedy Center’s board committed to not taking action to restore President Trump’s name before September 8 amid an ongoing legal dispute over the venue’s naming.
Canada boosts Lebanon aid to $50m and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Canada announced $50 million in additional humanitarian aid to Lebanon and condemned Israel’s military presence there, bringing total assistance this year to over $50 million.
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Iran’s hardline parliament approved broad outlines of a plan targeting foreign “infiltration” in academia, media and culture, raising concerns about restricting personal freedoms and scientific cooperation.
Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced plans to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s election victory in court, citing documented irregularities and voting fraud allegations following the August 13 vote.
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
President Trump nominates Heidi Overton, a policy aide from a Trump-aligned think tank, as FDA commissioner to replace the departed Dr. Marty Makary.
Man in doll mask threatening Philadelphia residents, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wearing a creepy doll mask who has threatened and chased multiple residents near City Hall, with at least six reported incidents.
What is it like to be on a warship for months?
A US Navy veteran who served 111 days aboard a warship describes the psychological toll of extended deployments, as concerns mount about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the US-Iran war.
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal
President Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with US-Iran negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed during ongoing military conflict.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way
Russian forces launched over a dozen drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this week, with officials characterizing the campaign as an attempt to weaponize the approaching winter season.
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia has warned Britain of consequences after confirming British-made drones were used in recent strikes on Russian military and industrial targets, while Ukraine escalates attacks deep inside Russian territory.
CJI Surya Kant: Why Indian law students don’t want top judge at their graduation ceremony
India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant faces calls from students at two premier law universities to exclude him from their convocation ceremonies, following controversies over his reported dismissal of police brutality allegations.
‘Very positive’: Trump says Kim Jong Un has responded to his overtures
President Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded positively to his recent outreach, a day after ordering reduced joint military exercises with South Korea.
Palestinian American returns to his West Bank home, under siege by Israeli settlers
A Palestinian-American landlord from Ohio arrived in the occupied West Bank to defend his home against a weeks-long siege by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra.
Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency.
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s civil war.
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison to a hospital in Islamabad, accepting a long-standing PTI party demand for independent medical treatment.
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks
Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance a stalled Gaza peace plan, as international mediators work to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
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