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Why Some Democrats Opposed Tlaib’s Lebanon Resolution

June 5, 2026

A recent vote in the U. S. House showed sharp splits among Democrats over military action in Lebanon. Rep. Rashida Tlaib tried to push a resolution forcing the Trump administration to pull any U. S. troops out of Lebanon within a week. But her effort failed badly—only 91 Democrats backed it, while 1

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Nine Lives Lost in Gaza Skirmishes

June 4, 2026

The day began with a series of air attacks over the Gaza Strip, where Israeli jets targeted four apartment buildings before dawn. These strikes caused nine deaths and left fifteen wounded, according to local medical teams. One of the buildings housed a family of five; all members were killed in the

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Crypto Exchange in Iran Faces U. S. Sanctions Over Terrorist Links

June 4, 2026

The United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has slapped sanctions on four Iranian cryptocurrency platforms, singling out Nobitex as the country’s biggest exchange. The move follows evidence that the firm helped the Iranian regime funnel digital assets to avoid international

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Israel Approves More Housing in West Bank: What It Means for Peace

June 4, 2026

Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri

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A closer look at Israel's latest West Bank housing plans

June 4, 2026

Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister

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Strikes, Stalemates and Rising Oil: The Gulf’s New Tension

June 3, 2026

The Gulf region saw a fresh burst of conflict on Wednesday, as an Iranian missile struck Kuwait’s airport and the U. S. military launched retaliatory attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, even though talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled. The incident pushed oil prices higher by more th

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Lebanon after UNIFIL: What comes next for peacekeeping?

June 3, 2026

The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c

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Rubio Faces Congress as Iran Conflict Deepens

June 2, 2026

The U. S. Senate and House Committees will ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio about President Trump’s foreign policy during two hearings this week. Rubio, who also advises the president on national security, will discuss the State Department’s budget request. The administration wants Congress

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Three Lives Lost in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Fires

June 2, 2026

The Gaza Strip saw three separate deaths on Tuesday after Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. One person died and four were hurt when an airstrike struck a vehicle east of Deir Al‑Balah. The blast turned the car into wreckage. Another strike earlier in the day killed one indi

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Iran’s Pause on U. S. Talks: What Trump’s Silence Might Really Mean

June 2, 2026

Iran recently decided to pause back-channel discussions with the U. S. , but that news hasn’t reached President Trump directly. Speaking to NBC News, Trump downplayed the pause, suggesting that silence could actually work in America’s favor. “Too much talking isn’t good, ” he remarked, hinting that