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US imposes new sanctions on Iran in response to violent crackdown on protesters
In response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, the US Treasury has announced a new set of sanctions targeting key officials and financial networks linked to the regime’s oppression.
EU questions Trump’s power in Board of Peace, citing constitutional concerns
Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says
From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life
Trump’s hesitation on Iran: Why a prompt strike, even if only symbolic, is crucial - opinion
A failure to strike Iran risks empowering the regime and betraying Iranian protesters. President Trump must act decisively now, even if it means a symbolic strike, says Brig. Gen. Nagel.
Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll
The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon, GFZ says
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Trump may tariff countries not supporting Greenland plan, Greenland FM in tears over 'pressure'
Modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare for military exercises, sent a strong message of support for Greenland's sovereignty.
Court overturns ruling to free pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, paving way for rearrest
"Mahmoud is free - and must remain free," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to the court's decision.
US sanctions Iran officials over protests crackdown, Israel Katz declares Iranian bank terror org.
In a parallel action to the US sanctions, Defense Minister Israel Katz issued an official statement defining the Iranian State Bank Melli as a terrorist organization.
Trump threatens 'corrupt politicians of Minnesota' with Insurrection Act over anti-ICE protests
The threat followed an incident in which an ICE officer shot and injured a Venezuelan man who attempted to flee a traffic stop in Minneapolis.
US: We'll withhold Gaza, West Bank funds if Palestine obtains UN seat
The US stipulated it would also withhold funding if the Palestinians initiate an ICC judicially authorized investigation that subjects Israeli nationals to an investigation for alleged crimes.
US strikes in Iran may backfire, lead to increased regime support, analysts say
Analysts warn that a strike could strengthen Tehran’s internal cohesion even as it weakens Iran’s regional network and raises the risk of wider conflict.
US lowers security alert at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base amid Iran tensions
The US lowered the warning after it evacuated troops from Al Udeid air base and other bases in Gulf states due to threats made by the Iranian regime.
