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The US administration is concerned that Israel may sabotage the diplomatic negotiations with Iran by assassinating high-ranking Iranian negotiators. According to the New York Times, Washington has assessed that Israel's targeting of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bakir Kalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could completely derail the negotiation process. The US has asked its regional…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz responded to US President Donald Trump's criticism that the burden on NATO is disproportionate. Merz stated that his country has made the greatest effort to strengthen its defense capabilities by doubling its defense budget in four years. Merz made statements at a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Latvian…

The Trump administration has rejected a plan by Defense Secretary Pete Hegset to partially reduce the US military presence in Europe, following objections from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials. According to The Wall Street Journal, Hegset and his deputy Elbridge Colby had been actively advocating for a partial withdrawal from Europe…

A US Air Force major was arrested at the Congress building steps after giving a speech calling for the removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Major Jason Watson, in his speech, accused the Trump administration of violating the Constitution and conducting military attacks without Congressional approval. Watson claimed that some of…

The Armenian Parliament has adopted a new electoral law that makes it more difficult for Armenian citizens living abroad to vote in elections. This move has been met with criticism from civil society organizations, who argue that it 'violates the political rights of Armenian citizens living abroad'. According to the new regulations, Armenian citizens wishing…

A state funeral for Iran's spiritual leader Ali Hamaney has begun in Tehran. Following the air strike by Israel and the US, millions have gathered to pay their respects to Hamaney. Iranian officials expect over 20 million people to attend the funeral. The ceremony, which started at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque, has drawn citizens…

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a recent survey reveals an interesting dynamic between Americans' knowledge of history and their sense of patriotism. The survey found that 46% of respondents did not know what historical event the country's 250th anniversary celebrations commemorate. Only 53% of respondents correctly stated that the celebrations mark the…

The heatwave that has gripped Western Europe has caused more deaths in Belgium than expected. According to provisional data shared by the Belgian Ministry of Health, between June 18-29, the country saw 39% more deaths than expected. A total of 1222 deaths were recorded during this period. Of these, 530 were people aged 85 and…

The Israel-based Pegasus spyware infiltrated the phone of a European Parliament member, Stelios Kouloglou, who was investigating the Pegasus scandal, at least three times. According to a report by the Canada-based Citizen Lab, Kouloglou's mobile phone was compromised multiple times by the Pegasus spyware. Kouloglou stated, 'When you realize that your private life is being…

World Health Organization (WHO) Director of Health Emergency Situations Ciro Ugarte stated that healthcare services in Venezuela are under serious pressure and facilities are working beyond their capacity. Ugarte mentioned that they have a clearer picture of how the recent earthquakes have affected the healthcare system in Venezuela, and that PAHO/WHO has directly evaluated 8…