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President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to Elor Azaria, clearing his manslaughter conviction for shooting a disabled Palestinian attacker in 2016. The decision, made despite opposition from the Israeli Defense Forces, reignites a heated debate over military conduct and rule of law.
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The Iran‑backed Houthi movement says it fired ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s capital and oil facilities, triggering air‑raid alerts, thick black smoke near Riyadh’s airport and flight delays. Saudi officials confirm an interception of a missile and report no casualties, while the incident marks the first known Houthi attack on the capital.
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Saudi civil‑defence issued nationwide air‑raid warnings after blasts and a plume of black smoke were observed near the capital’s main airport. Flights were delayed or cancelled while authorities investigated a possible strike on an airport fuel depot amid heightened Houthi attacks.
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The United States and Denmark announced a new security agreement that will allow an expanded U.S. military presence in Greenland while keeping the island under Danish sovereignty. President Trump hailed the pact as granting "permanent control" over Greenland’s security, a characterization contested by Danish and Greenlandic officials.
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Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, experienced its first air raid alerts since the Houthis intensified their attacks, with residents reporting explosions. The alerts were later lifted, but the incident highlights a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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Former President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from accessing the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing 'fake news.' This move reflects a continuation of his contentious relationship with various media organizations.
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President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that three news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – are barred from White House press facilities, accusing them of publishing fiction and lies. The move has sparked condemnation from press‑freedom groups and raised questions about the administration’s handling of media access.
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The United States and Denmark have agreed to a defence and investment arrangement that will expand U.S. military capabilities in Greenland. President Trump described the deal as granting "permanent control over security," a claim Denmark says respects Greenland’s autonomy.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has definitively stated that Seoul will not deploy military forces to support a U.S. conflict with Iran, despite pressure from the Trump administration. This decision comes as President Lee also expresses optimism about facilitating renewed dialogue between the United States and North Korea.
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The United States approved entry visas for Iran’s president and foreign minister to attend the UN General Assembly, even as UN experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. strikes in Iran may constitute war crimes. At the same time, Russia and China vetoed a U.S. proposal to renew UN monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme.
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A BBC‑sponsored probe alleges that Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad personally approved the abduction of U.S. journalist Austin Tice weeks before it occurred. The finding revives calls for accountability after the reporter has been missing for 14 years.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned the European Union of “serious tariffs” if it grants Canada associate‑member status, a move backed by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The dispute adds fresh tension to an already strained transatlantic trade relationship.