Read more about the article Gov Abbott says: “Texas has power to ‘terminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California”. By Katy Moore.
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Gov Abbott says: “Texas has power to ‘terminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California”. By Katy Moore.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is warning that the Lone Star State could eliminate up to 10 Democratic congressional districts if California moves forward with plans to redraw its House map.…

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Read more about the article Haiti imposes three-month state of emergency as gang unrest intensifies. By Katy Moore.
Haitian police patrol an area on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince on August 4 [File: Fildor Pq Egeder/Reuters]

Haiti imposes three-month state of emergency as gang unrest intensifies. By Katy Moore.

Haiti has declared a three-month state of emergency in response to a dramatic surge in gang violence across the country. The measure covers the West, Centre, and Artibonite departments, the…

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Read more about the article US cross-party disapproval deepens over Israel’s Gaza City domination plan. By Katy Moore.
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US cross-party disapproval deepens over Israel’s Gaza City domination plan. By Katy Moore.

Bipartisan criticism is mounting in Washington over Israel’s newly approved plan to seize control of Gaza City. The Israeli security cabinet confirmed early Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal…

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Read more about the article Belgium voids refugee status of Samidoun leader Mohammed Khatib. By Lisa Lomami
Mohammed Khatib, the European coordinator of the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun.

Belgium voids refugee status of Samidoun leader Mohammed Khatib. By Lisa Lomami

Belgium has revoked the refugee status of Mohammed Khatib, the European coordinator of the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun. The decision, confirmed by Belgian officials this week, comes amid rising concerns over…

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Read more about the article House panel orders subpoenas seeking Epstein documents and depositions from the Clintons and other government figures. By Katy Moore.
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House panel orders subpoenas seeking Epstein documents and depositions from the Clintons and other government figures. By Katy Moore.

The Jeffrey Epstein investigation is back in the national spotlight. The House Oversight Committee has issued a sweeping set of subpoenas—demanding files from the Justice Department and ordering sworn depositions…

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Read more about the article Sanctions on PA officials may block attendance at the UN Security Council session in September, analysts say. Carl Montel.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi speaks via video during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, June 20, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID)

Sanctions on PA officials may block attendance at the UN Security Council session in September, analysts say. Carl Montel.

Sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials could keep them from attending next month’s United Nations Security Council meeting. Analysts say the U.S. State Department has decided to move forward with restrictions…

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Read more about the article Despite peace initiatives, Rwanda backed M23 Rebels have massacred 319 civilians in Congo. By Ehud Jones.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels guard the South Kivu province administrative office in eastern Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, in February. ((Janvier Barhahiga / Associated Press))

Despite peace initiatives, Rwanda backed M23 Rebels have massacred 319 civilians in Congo. By Ehud Jones.

We turn to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fresh waves of violence are undermining fragile peace efforts. Despite an ongoing Qatar-led initiative to end the bloodshed, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels…

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Read more about the article Zelenskyy opposes giving Territory to Russia as European Leaders support Ukraine. Lisa Lomami.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets top EU officials in continued push for stronger weapons – Feb 3, 2023

Zelenskyy opposes giving Territory to Russia as European Leaders support Ukraine. Lisa Lomami.

Ukraine’s president is drawing a firm line in the sand as European leaders reaffirm their support for the country’s sovereignty. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not cede any territory to…

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Read more about the article How Ukraine and Europe are responding to the planned Trump-Putin meeting. By Lisa Lomami.
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How Ukraine and Europe are responding to the planned Trump-Putin meeting. By Lisa Lomami.

We begin with strong diplomatic reactions from Ukraine and across Europe, just days ahead of a historic meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Saturday, U.S.…

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Read more about the article Trump announces he will meet Putin in Alaska on next Friday. By Lisa Lomami.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at the beginning of a meeting in Helsinki, Finland, in 2018 [File: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo]

Trump announces he will meet Putin in Alaska on next Friday. By Lisa Lomami.

President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday, August 15th, in Alaska. The highly anticipated summit, set against the backdrop of the…

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