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Hamas, Israel Trade Blows Again

The Israeli air force on Saturday night carried out airstrikes against Hamas military targets in the Gaza Strip, retaliating against the repeated launching of incendiary balloons by the terror group into Israeli territory. On Sunday morning, the military spokesman’s unit said that fighter jets had bombed two facilities belonging to …

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Amid faltering economy, Jordan’s King Abdullah visits Washington

Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania began a three-week visit to the United States on Thursday in a bid to shore up support for the kingdom’s struggling economy. Among Abdullah’s meetings with congressional leaders and senior officials is a sit-down with President Joe Biden. The meeting, which will reportedly take …

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Russia Passes Strict Gun Control Regulations

The decision comes as part of a gun control review ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 11, in the aftermath of a shooting in the central Russian city of Kazan, where eight students and a teacher were killed. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new regulations on Friday to …

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Russia Updates its National Security Strategy

The Eurasian nation plans to reduce the use of the U.S. dollar and equipment and technologies imports. On Saturday, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin passed a new National Security Strategy focused on protecting the health of Russian citizens, ensuring economic development, and strengthening defensive capabilities. “The increase of NATO military infrastructure …

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Cuba Rejects US False Accusation on Human Trafficking

Cuba diplomacy warned that the U.S. disregards bilateral migration accords, thus promoting illegal migration and trafficking in persons. Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (MINREX) on Sunday rejected the U.S. government’s accusations regarding the alleged lack of commitment by Cuban authorities in the fight against human trafficking. The false accusations come from …

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UN Updates the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: 2021 Review

United Nations diplomats are scheduled to formalize the review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by adopting the resolution on Wednesday. Although a non-binding resolution, the GCTS provides an important normative framework and operational guidance for the work of over forty UN entities. Traditionally adopted by consensus, the difficult negotiations …

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Hamas Enjoys a Surge in Support after May Confrontations with Israel

Recent fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, coupled with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to postpone elections, has produced a surge in support for Hamas. Most Palestinians believe Hamas prevailed in the May confrontation with Israel and as such, deserves to represent the Palestinian people. This shift in public opinion …

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