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Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace with many Gaza questions unresolved
Meanwhile, JPMorgan is in talks to provide banking services to the BoP, the London-based Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Kosovo, Kazakhstan, to join Gaza International Stabilization Force
Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela
US military ready to strike Iran as early as Saturday, but Trump yet to make final decision - CBS
Iranians understand need to reach nuclear deal with US, Turkey's Hakan Fidan tells FT
“The Iranians now recognise that they need to reach a deal with the Americans, and the Americans understand that the Iranians have certain limits. It’s pointless to try to force them,” Fidan said.
US Justice Department moves to fire new US attorney for northern district of New York
Trump has drawn criticism from rights and political experts for what they call his administration's targeting of political opponents in efforts that have faced legal challenges and protests.
Democratic-led states seek to block Trump administration from ending public health funding
The states - California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota - said they were being unlawfully subjected to "devastating funding cuts to basic public health infrastructure based on political animus."
Pentagon pushing AI companies to expand on classified networks, sources say
The Pentagon is “moving to deploy frontier AI capabilities across all classification levels,” said an official.
Araghchi slams US-Israeli Miriam Adelson, accusing her of dual loyalties in antisemitic trope
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi criticizes Miriam Adelson's claims, calls for diplomacy in US-Iran talks, and warns of military retaliation if negotiations fail.
US citizenship to be required for midterm voters, according to new bill
In a big win for Republicans, the SAVE America Act was approved in the House of Representatives. The loss came amidst disapproval of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Sen. Graham calls Trump 'most consequential' since Ronald Reagan, praises Netanyahu as key partner
Graham praised both leaders' efforts towards a "way forward in the Middle East" following a three-hour White House meeting between the two.
'War Trump' vs 'Peace Trump': the Eretz Nehederet skit that captured Israel’s Trump anxiety
Israeli satirical sketch comedy Eretz Nehederet's newest skit was the highlight of the show's entire season.
Pentagon prepares second aircraft carrier for possible deployment to Middle East - report
US President Donald Trump reposted the Wall Street Journal's report to Truth Social on Thursday.
'We are ashamed before the people': Iran’s president signals remorse after crackdown
“We are ashamed before the people. We are ready to hear the voice of the people," Iranian President Pezeshkian said in a speech during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.