Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal
A Hamas official in Tel Aviv says amendments target U.S. guarantees timing of hostage release aid delivery and Israeli withdrawal. U.S. envoy Witkoff calls Hamas response totally unacceptable as fighting nears 20 months. He proposes a 60 day ceasefire freeing half living hostages and halving deaths as talks may begin next week.
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Turmoil over cuts to agencies as hurricane season starts
Washington experts warn large-scale staff cuts at FEMA and NOAA risk hampering hurricane forecasting and response as the season begins. About 2,000 FEMA employees have left since January amid DOGE-mandated cuts, sparking concerns over brain drain and training limits.
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Flood kills at least 151 in Mokwa market town Nigeria
Nigerian emergency service said floodwaters from predawn rain inundated Mokwa in Niger state, killing at least 151 and displacing over 3,000. Eleven injured, 500 households affected as two roads washed away and two bridges collapsed in the disaster zone near Abuja.
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Hegseth Warns Indo-Pacific Allies of China Threat
In Singapore Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells Indo-Pacific partners they will not face China alone while urging greater allied contributions to defense. He warns Beijing might soon test a blockade of Taiwan as China rehearses for a potential real strike. China’s delegation calls the remarks groundless.
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White House to replace NASA chief nominee
The White House will name a new NASA administrator nominee days before Jared Isaacman faces a Senate confirmation vote. Officials cited alignment with the America First agenda, while Isaacman faced concerns over SpaceX ties. Isaacman funded SpaceX missions and Shift4 Payments backed SpaceX with 27.5 million dollars. The government investigates impersonation of Susie Wiles, the chief of staff, as a separate security matter.
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