Netanyahu Calls For Calm Amid Spiraling Israeli Attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged restraint as a wave of Palestinian stabbing attacks spread beyond Jerusalem and the West Bank. Four attacks wounded Israelis across Jerusalem Tel Aviv and northern Israel while clashes killed a 20 year old in east Jerusalem. Netanyahu banned ministers from the Jerusalem holy site to avert further tensions amid hard line pressure for a tougher crackdown and settlement expansion.
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Clashes intensify in Syria with Russian airstrikes aid
Central and northwestern Syria see escalated fighting as a wide-ranging government offensive moves toward coastal strongholds. Russia claims all missiles hit targets while NATO voices concern. US officials note some Russian missiles landed in Iran, unclear on damage.
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EU agrees to speed migrant deportation plan
The European Union agreed to tighten its refugee policy by accelerating deportations for those who fail to qualify for asylum. Leaders urged higher return rates, expanded use of special flights, and stronger external borders with more personnel for Frontex.
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New tally raises Hajj disaster death toll to 1399
A new tally places the Mina stampede deaths at 1399, about 630 higher than Saudi Arabia’s official toll. The update comes amid regional instability and ongoing crises impacting the kingdom as it guards Islam’s holiest sites.
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North Korea gears up for lavish 70th party anniversary
Pyongyang residents practice in public squares for a grand military parade to honor the 1945 founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. Builders toil on high-rise apartments and new roads as the city prepares an elaborate show for Kim Jong Un's leadership era.
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