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Iranian paramilitary troops seize Portuguese ship with Israeli ties as tensions remain high

Iranian paramilitary Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have seized a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli billionaire, as tensions between the two countries remain high amid continued threats of attack. “UKMTO has received reports that an incident has occurred north-east of Fujairah in the UAE,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency reported. “The vessel […]

Tensions high at Arizona capitol after abortion ruling

(The Center Square) – After Tuesday’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling essentially banning all abortions in the state, the state legislature adjourned on Wednesday despite attempts to get a motion to repeal the 1864 law up for a vote. Gov. Katie Hobbs, as well as other Democrats and a handful of Republicans, have called for the […]

Democratic tensions over Israel threaten to boil over at Chicago convention

The debate within the Democratic Party over Israel could come to a head at the party’s convention this summer, as the party faces deep disagreements over how to approach the ongoing conflict. Members of the party critical of U.S. support for Israel during its war with Hamas are rallying around a movement to oppose President […]

Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington on Sunday to meet with senior U.S. officials, the Israeli government announced, amid rising tensions between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The Israeli government said Gallant will meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake […]

China sets modest GDP target as it faces regional tensions and an ageing population | China

China has set a GDP growth target of 5% and expects another year of historic growth, in line with analysts’ expectations. Modest economic ambitions amidst regional tensions and a demographic crisis. Chinese Premier Li Qiang released his annual government work report on Tuesday and spoke about the “challenges” facing China’s leaders. He cited global economic […]