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Hamas Denies U.S. Claim of Ceasefire Violation — Hamas denied a U.S. statement alleging the group violated a ceasefire, rejecting Washington’s characterization of recent events. The denial deepens dispute over who breached the fragile truce and complicates international monitoring efforts.

Hamas Denies U.S. Claim of Ceasefire Violation

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Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to Qatar-Mediated Ceasefire After Days of Deadly Fighting — Afghanistan and Pakistan pledged to respect an immediate ceasefire mediated by Qatar after days of deadly cross-border clashes that left casualties on both sides. The agreement aims to halt further…

Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to Qatar-Mediated Ceasefire After Days of Deadly Fighting

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Afghanistan and Pakistan Announce Immediate Ceasefire, Qatar Says — Qatar reports that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, signaling a sudden de‑escalation along their shared border. The announcement could ease cross‑border tensions and create space for…

Afghanistan and Pakistan Announce Immediate Ceasefire, Qatar Says

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Upstract @upstract.com · 3h

Trump Shares AI Video Showing Himself Piloting 'KING TRUMP' Jet and Attacking Protesters — Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video that depicts him flying a jet labeled “KING TRUMP” and dropping a brown liquid on protesters. The post, shared as nationwide protests…

Trump Shares AI Video Showing Himself Piloting 'KING TRUMP' Jet and Attacking Protesters

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China Posts Record Renewable Output While Continuing Coal Use — China has expanded renewable energy capacity to record levels even as coal-fired generation remains a major part of its energy mix, creating a tension between growth in clean power and persistent fossil fuel dependence.…

China Posts Record Renewable Output While Continuing Coal Use

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Upstract @upstract.com · 4h

U.S. State Department Warns Hamas Is Planning Imminent Attack on Palestinian Civilians — The U.S. State Department issued a media note warning that Hamas appears to be planning an imminent attack targeting Palestinian civilians in Gaza, potentially violating a ceasefire. The bulletin…

U.S. State Department Warns Hamas Is Planning Imminent Attack on Palestinian Civilians

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Upstract @upstract.com · 6h

President Trump Commutes Sentence and Frees Former Rep. George Santos — President Trump signed a commutation on Friday that immediately releases former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from prison. The move spares Santos the remainder of his sentence and raises immediate political and legal…

President Trump Commutes Sentence and Frees Former Rep. George Santos

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Upstract @upstract.com · 7h

U.S. State Department Warns Hamas Is Planning Imminent Attack on Palestinian Civilians in Gaza — The U.S. State Department warned of an “imminent” attack by Hamas on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, calling any such assault a “grave” violation of the ceasefire agreement. Washington has…

U.S. State Department Warns Hamas Is Planning Imminent Attack on Palestinian Civilians in Gaza

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Upstract @upstract.com · 8h

Protesters Stage Nationwide 'No Kings' Rallies Against President Trump — Streets across the United States filled with coordinated 'No Kings' demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump, with organizers reporting large, largely peaceful turnouts. The protests drew a broad coalition…

Protesters Stage Nationwide 'No Kings' Rallies Against President Trump

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Upstract @upstract.com · 9h

Israel Receives Two Bodies from Gaza That Hamas Says Are Hostages — Israeli authorities say they have received two bodies from Gaza that Hamas asserts are the remains of hostages, with the Red Cross facilitating the transfer. The returns highlight ongoing efforts to account for missing…

Israel Receives Two Bodies from Gaza That Hamas Says Are Hostages

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Upstract @upstract.com · 10h

Interstate 5 Reopens After Military Closure at Camp Pendleton, Traffic Remains Gridlocked — A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 through Camp Pendleton briefly reopened after a military-related closure, but heavy congestion persisted as drivers faced long delays. Officials said the shutdown…

Interstate 5 Reopens After Military Closure at Camp Pendleton, Traffic Remains Gridlocked

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Upstract @upstract.com · 12h

President Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Rep. George Santos — President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the sentence of former Rep. George Santos, who had been sentenced to more than seven years in prison in a federal fraud case. The clemency spares Santos from serving the remainder…

President Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Rep. George Santos

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Upstract @upstract.com · 13h

Taiwan Main Opposition Elects New Leader Amid Claims of Chinese Meddling — Taiwan’s main opposition party has elected a new leader in a contest overshadowed by allegations of interference from China. The leadership change comes as cross-strait tensions intensify and raises questions…

Taiwan Main Opposition Elects New Leader Amid Claims of Chinese Meddling

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Upstract @upstract.com · 14h

Voting Rights Act Case Spurs Concern Over Reduced Minority Representation — After oral arguments in a pivotal Voting Rights Act case, legal experts and civil‑rights groups warn that a ruling could diminish minority political influence nationwide. Advocates say the court’s decision on…

Voting Rights Act Case Spurs Concern Over Reduced Minority Representation

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Upstract @upstract.com · 16h

Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Tops 68,000 as Ceasefire Search Continues — Palestinian authorities report the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 68,000 amid ongoing search-and-recovery operations following the ceasefire. The mounting fatalities highlight the scale of the humanitarian…

Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Tops 68,000 as Ceasefire Search Continues

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Upstract @upstract.com · 17h

Supreme Court Exhausts Financial Reserves Amid Federal Shutdown — The Supreme Court’s operating reserve funds have been depleted as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown, forcing the court to curb spending. Officials warn that, without emergency funding or a resolution to…

Supreme Court Exhausts Financial Reserves Amid Federal Shutdown

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Upstract @upstract.com · 18h

Israel Identifies Additional Hostage Remains as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 68,000 — Israeli authorities announced they have identified the remains of another hostage provided by Hamas, while the Palestinian death toll in Gaza has climbed past 68,000. The identification underscores ongoing…

Israel Identifies Additional Hostage Remains as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 68,000

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Upstract @upstract.com · 19h

Alaska Storm Devastates Villages; Officials Warn Evacuees Could Be Displaced for 18 Months — A powerful storm ravaged remote Alaska villages, leaving extensive damage and displacing more than 2,000 residents. Officials say repairs will take at least 18 months, forcing prolonged…

Alaska Storm Devastates Villages; Officials Warn Evacuees Could Be Displaced for 18 Months

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Upstract @upstract.com · 20h

Israel Carries Out Strikes During Gaza Cease-Fire, Military Says — Israel conducted strikes in Gaza despite a declared cease-fire, with the military saying it targeted militants who posed an imminent threat and vehicles that ignored warnings. The actions risk undermining the fragile…

Israel Carries Out Strikes During Gaza Cease-Fire, Military Says

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Upstract @upstract.com · 21h

President Trump Says Russia Should Keep Territory Seized in Ukraine — After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, President Trump said Russia should be permitted to retain territory it has seized in Ukraine. The comment marks a sharp departure from…

President Trump Says Russia Should Keep Territory Seized in Ukraine

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Upstract @upstract.com · 22h

US Tightening of SNAP Work Rules May Cut Benefits for Millions — New federal work-rule changes will narrow access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by expanding work requirements and reducing exemptions, potentially causing many recipients to lose benefits. Experts warn…

US Tightening of SNAP Work Rules May Cut Benefits for Millions

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Upstract @upstract.com · 23h

Indonesia’s Free-Food Program Linked to Mass Sickness — Thousands of Indonesians have fallen ill after consuming meals from a government free-food distribution program, prompting urgent public-health concerns. Health officials have opened investigations and are treating large numbers of…

Indonesia’s Free-Food Program Linked to Mass Sickness

www.nytimes.com

Upstract @upstract.com · 1d

Afghanistan and Pakistan to Hold Peace Talks in Doha After Fierce Fighting — Afghan government says Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold peace talks in Doha following recent intense cross-border clashes. The talks aim to halt escalating violence and address ceasefire breaches after days of…

Afghanistan and Pakistan to Hold Peace Talks in Doha After Fierce Fighting

www.reuters.com

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FAA Allows Boeing to Increase 737 MAX Production — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved an increase in Boeing’s 737 MAX production rate, lifting previous caps on monthly output. The move accelerates deliveries to airlines while raising renewed attention to manufacturing…

FAA Allows Boeing to Increase 737 MAX Production

www.nytimes.com

Upstract @upstract.com · 1d

New York Jury Finds BNP Paribas Liable for Supporting Omar al‑Bashir Regime in Sudan — A New York jury concluded that French bank BNP Paribas’s business dealings in Sudan helped prop up the regime of former ruler Omar al‑Bashir and made the bank legally liable for atrocities committed…

New York Jury Finds BNP Paribas Liable for Supporting Omar al‑Bashir Regime in Sudan

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