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Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US
"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.
South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent
The West’s illusions about Erdogan’s denialism was outrageous. The reaction to it was revealing
Erdogan, a major NATO leader had effectively declared his nation innocent of every crime commonly associated with the empire, and the world moved on with remarkable ease.
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority
The decision allows efforts to collect the money to continue while the PA and PLO prepare another appeal, but it does not mean the Supreme Court has ruled on that appeal itself.
Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes
The Spokane-area fires have scorched more than 8,000 acres since erupting on Saturday in and around suburbs on the northern fringe of the city, home to about 230,000 residents.
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks
Traffic remained largely slow at Hormuz, with six vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, transiting the strait on Monday, down from seven on the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll
The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February.
Cuba's electric grid collapses again as government tries to resolve previous day's blackout
Blackouts affecting the entire island, home to about 10 million people, have become increasingly frequent in recent months.
Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound
The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.
Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff
Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.
US CENTCOM appears to have dropped 900kg bomb on civilian house in southern Iran - report
The scale of the US strikes on Iran on Thursday was "about twice the size of the previous night," a source told The Jerusalem Post, adding that the strikes were "wide, extensive, and impactful."
