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South Africa Says President Did Not Know Military Chief Went to Iran

South Africa's presidential spokesman told reporters Thursday that President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of the visit that South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya paid to Iran earlier this week.
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European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine – AP News

European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine  AP NewsTrump offers hope on security guarantees as Ukraine braces for Putin meet  ReutersTrump tells European leaders US could provide security guarantees for Ukraine  PoliticoUS ready to provide Ukraine security guarantees, but opposes NATO membership, Macron says  The Kyiv IndependentTrump ready to provide Ukraine security assurances, but not through NATO - Politico  RBC-Ukraine

Lebanon’s government is taking on a weakened Hizbullah – The Economist

Lebanon’s government is taking on a weakened Hizbullah  The EconomistHezbollah chief warns Lebanese government to blame if internal situation implodes over disarmament plan  The Times of IsraelHezbollah chief says 'no life' in Lebanon if government confronts group  ReutersLebanon takes a first step toward reclaiming its sovereignty  The HillWhat to know about the history (and future) of the Hezbollah disarmament question  Atlantic Council

Serbia protests turn violent as president clings to power – Financial Times

Serbia protests turn violent as president clings to power  Financial TimesSerbia's police uses teargas to disperse protesters  ReutersSerbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes  Al JazeeraDozens injured in Serbia as protesters clash with pro-government supporters  The GuardianSerbia’s student-led protesters wanted accountability. Now they’re calling for elections  France 24

NPR’s Langfitt: Some D.C. Residents Told Me They Stopped Reporting Crime Because Much of It’s ‘Unpunished’

On Wednesday’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” NPR National Correspondent Frank Langfitt stated that in the Congress Heights area of D.C. some of the people he spoke to told him “crime is worse than the statistics show,” because some
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Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel – Reuters

Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel  ReutersIran’s navy launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel  AP NewsIran says it will use more advanced missiles if Israel attacks again  France 24Iran threatens use of improved missiles for next Israel war  The Jerusalem PostIran: We had old missiles when Israel attacked — not any more  The Times

California Supreme Court Gives Gavin Newsom Green Light to Gerrymander

The California Supreme Court, dominated six-to-one by Democratic appointees, rejected a Republican challenge to the legality of Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) attempt to redraw the state's congressional districts Wednesday.
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CNN’s Enten: Vance Is Right, Violent Crime Is Underreported, That’s Not Unique to D.C.

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten stated that he doesn’t think Washington, D.C. is manipulating its crime statistics, but Vice President JD Vance is correct and “I think it’s absolutely the case that crime,
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New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package – AP News

New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package  AP NewsNew Zealand military to get MH-60R naval helicopters, Airbus A321XLR transport aircraft  Breaking DefenseNew Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes  The GuardianNew Zealand to spend $1.6 billion for US maritime helicopters, Airbus jets  ReutersNew Zealand falls for Romeo’s charms  navalnews.com