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Iran’s authorities harden domestic security controls amid US strike threats
Iran’s security apparatus is intensifying domestic controls amid ongoing conflict with the US, warning protesters of harsh penalties and cracking down on public gatherings perceived as threats to government authority.
Egypt’s reopening of its embassy in Tripoli signals regional shift on Libya
Egypt reopened its embassy in Tripoli after 12 years, signaling a shift from backing eastern forces to engaging with the internationally recognized western government amid regional changes.
US aims to cut off Iran’s transport of advanced weapons: What we know
The US has established Task Force Iron Gate to intercept Iranian weapons shipments via land routes and the Caspian Sea, while Iran announces plans for underground military production facilities.
Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Israeli authorities released Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh after detaining him for five days without charge, with his legal team asserting the detention lacked evidence.
Train crash kills seven, injures dozens near Egypt’s Cairo city
A train collision near Cairo kills at least seven people and injures over 125 others on Sunday, with emergency teams working to clear wreckage and restore services.
Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
Over 200,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding stricter trade restrictions on Israel and an end to arms sales, according to Amnesty International Netherlands.
US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The US military has established Task Force Iron Gate to block Iran’s land-based supply routes, expanding enforcement actions beyond its existing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia ramping up attacks to ‘pressure’ Kyiv at trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
Russia intensified airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, hitting energy infrastructure as diplomats prepare for trilateral peace talks scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi.
Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people across multiple prefectures and causing widespread structural damage.
Iran’s IRGC says building underground sites for weapons production, storage
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced it is constructing underground military facilities for sustained weapons production and storage, claiming advances in missile stealth technology and removing restrictions on missile range.
Guatemalan lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack
A Guatemalan congressman and three police officers were killed in an armed attack Friday in the eastern Zacapa department, a region known for drug trafficking activity.
Yemeni gov’t forces report advances as Houthis say deadly strikes hit Sanaa
Yemeni government forces report repelling Houthi assaults in Marib province, while Houthis claim strikes on a Sanaa village killed at least 27 people, with both sides trading blame for civilian casualties.
Malaysian king warns against defying house arrest order for ex-PM Najib
Malaysia’s king warned against challenging his house arrest order for imprisoned former PM Najib Razak, as authorities delayed transferring the ex-leader after he paid a required fine.
How did AIPAC-backed candidates fare in the US midterm elections?
James Talarico won a Texas Senate seat after publicly rejecting AIPAC funding, as pro-Israel groups see shifting political dynamics with nearly two-thirds of their spending going to losing candidates.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people
President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats for threatening people with impeachment following their midterm election victory, characterizing their actions as criminal.
Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao’s first national security case
A 69-year-old pro-democracy former lawmaker in Macao was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison Friday, marking the first national security prosecution under a law enacted in 2009.
Ousted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts
Paraguay’s president was impeached and placed under house arrest after a banking crisis froze accounts for 2.9 million people, about 60% of the adult population, amid allegations of political influence and fraud.
‘One less gang leader’: Haiti’s prime minister celebrates police operation
Haiti’s National Police confirmed the death of gang leader Mathias Saintil during a law enforcement operation, with Prime Minister Fils-Aime celebrating the elimination as part of broader efforts to combat gang violence.
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents
Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv on Saturday, damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten, with at least two people injured, according to the city’s mayor.
President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog must choose who attempts to form a government after October’s inconclusive election left both Prime Minister Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot short of a parliamentary majority.
Two main parties neck and neck after New Zealand vote, early count
New Zealand’s National Party and Labour are locked in a tight race at roughly 30% each in early election results, with the centrist Opportunity Party potentially holding sway.
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