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IAEA set to remove nuclear material from Syrian site in US-brokered deal
Syria's government corroborated the initial Axios report on Tuesday morning, confirming that it had cooperated with the IAEA, the US, and "friendly countries" on this matter.
Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president
The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Gulf countries weigh next steps after Iran war amid Rubio visit to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE
Rubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait. The visits to Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE are important, as these countries were attacked by Iran during the latest conflict.
Vance announces unprecedented CENTCOM-IRGC talks aimed at reducing military tensions
CENTCOM is entering direct talks with the IRGC in Qatar in a rare military-to-military channel that bypasses usual State Department or CIA mediation.
Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, ends TPS protections for Haitians, Syrians
This comes after the Supreme Court granted other administration requests related to immigration, such as allowing the DHS to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties.
Syria indicates it will not intervene in Lebanon, despite US pressure - analysis
The report adds that despite a push for a ceasefire and a new de-confliction concept in Lebanon, “it is estimated that Washington is using various tools simultaneously to try to disarm Hezbollah.”
Vance: Israel should not attack its only powerful ally left, must abide by peace in Lebanon
Vance emphasized that if Iran doesn't change its behavior, it won't "get the benefit of the bargain," of the newly signed MoU.
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association
The investigation stems from several complaints by Jewish and Israeli psychologists alleging that the association has promoted or failed to discipline anti-Israel activism.
Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power
Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation
Democratic US Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who brought the lawsuit, called the request to extend the two-week-old deadline "inexcusable" and part of "a pattern of non-compliance."
Your Taxes: How Trump's anti-slavery tax proposal could impact Israeli exporters
While most countries ban slavery, they seemingly don’t ban imports from other countries where slavery may exist. Such imports allegedly lead to unfair exports to the US.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.