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The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing ‘ceasefire’ violations., The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing ‘ceasefire’ violations. At least three people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, health authorities say. AnContinue Reading

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A gloomy financial prognosis for Social Security by the program’s trustees could spell a reduction in benefits for millions of Americans in just six years. The cuts to Social Security benefits would come amid changes that already make it more difficult for low-income adults to access key federal nutrition andContinue Reading

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A long-awaited federal hearing on whether marijuana should be reclassified under U.S. drug law is set to begin Monday, marking a pivotal step in a debate that has divided physicians, policymakers and advocacy groups over the drug’s medical value, public health risks and regulatory future.  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration saidContinue Reading

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Italian authorities raised the alert level for Mount Etna after increased volcanic activity sent lava flowing down the volcano’s eastern side. The Italian Civil Protection Department elevated the alert from green to yellow following what it described as “effusive activity” linked to a rise in volcanic tremor. The change signals a heightenedContinue Reading

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Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer says recent US-Iran military exchanges appear to have run their course., NewsFeed Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer says recent US-Iran military exchanges appear to have run their course, with Qatar and Pakistan helping bring both sides back to diplomacy. Talks areContinue Reading

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Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia’s energy sector, proposed the limits., Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will continue its more than four-year-long war on Ukraine, rejecting Kyiv’s proposals to limit the use of long-range missiles and stop hostilities. In an interview with Russia’s stateContinue Reading

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The Labour Party has the chance to review its policy on Israel, but observers say it will opt for continuity., British politician Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK’s next prime minister, after Keir Starmer announced his resignation last week amid intense pressure from his own Labour Party Burnham,Continue Reading