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Double Stabbing in Athens: Israeli Pair Attacked by Assailants with Ties to Gaza
An Israeli couple was attacked with knives by two Arabic speakers in Athens on Friday night, according to Israeli media reports. The couple, who were wearing Star of David necklaces and speaking Hebrew, did not require hospitalization, and one of the attackers, a Gazan, was caught and detained, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. Read the full story here
Netanyahu’s Inner Circle Under Scrutiny: Shin Bet Probes Qatar Connections
Israel's internal security agency, known as Shin Bet, has launched an investigation into alleged ties between aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar. The inquiry is focused on potential illegal activities related to these connections. The investigation aims to determine if any laws were broken in the interactions between Netanyahu's staff and Qatari officials, with results to be announced at a later date. Read the full story here
Global Leaders Unite to Broker Peace in War-Torn Ukraine
The Group of Seven industrialized nations have pledged to work together to achieve a durable peace in Ukraine and ensure a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region amid China's assertiveness. The G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to support Ukraine's freedom, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and opposing any attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region using force. Read the full story here
Zelensky Envisions United European Defense Force to Counter Russian Aggression
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of an "army of Europe" amidst concerns that the US may no longer provide aid to the continent. Zelensky's statement comes after US Vice-President JD Vance indicated that the old relationship between Europe and America is ending, and that Europe needs to adjust to this new reality, prompting Zelensky to assert that Ukraine will not accept deals made without its involvement. Read the full story here
Europe Scrambles to Counter Trump’s Surprise Ukraine Diplomacy Move
European leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine amid concerns that the US push to work with Russia to end the war has left them isolated. The summit comes after US President Donald Trump announced negotiations would begin immediately on ending the conflict following a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin, sparking fears that Ukraine could be marginalized and Europe left out of peacemaking efforts. Read the full story here
Massive Layoffs Loom: Trump Administration Plans to Slash Thousands of Jobs in US Forest and Park Services
The US Forest Service and National Park Service are terminating approximately 4,400 employees due to federal speng dincuts. The cuts, representing about 10% of the Forest Service workforce and 5% of National Park Service employees, will affect sites such as Yellowstone and the Appalachian trail. Read the full story here
Dance of Deprivation: Parents of Promising Ballerina Sentenced for Shocking Neglect
An Australian couple has been sentenced to prison for neglecting their 17-year-old daughter, who was severely malnourished and resembled a 9-year-old due to inadequate nutrition. The couple, who cannot be named, were found to have failed to provide their daughter with sufficient food, resulting in her being at risk of cardiac arrest and death, and were sentenced to six and a half years and five years in prison, respectively. Read the full story here
Tragedy Strikes India’s Capital: New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Claims Dozens of Lives
A stampede at a railway station in New Delhi, India has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including 14 women, according to reports. The incident occurred while thousands of people, mostly Hindu pilgrims, were waiting to board a train to attend the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, northern India. An investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the stampede. Read the full story here
Canadian Crowd Shows Disrespect as American Anthem Gets Booed at 4 Nations Face-Off
Hockey fans in Montreal booed the American national anthem before a game between Canada and the US at the 4 Nations Face-Off, while enthusiastically singing "O Canada". The crowd's behavior reflects rising political tensions between the two countries, with some fans citing President Trump's comments about Canada as a reason for their actions. Read the full story here
Forced Exodus: The Sudden and Shocking Eviction
Iran's military presence in Syria has been abruptly dismantled, with forces fleeing and leaving behind sensitive documents and equipment. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had built a significant presence in the country, but it appears that their withdrawal was chaotic and unplanned. The remnants of Iran's military expansion in Syria, including abandoned bases and tunnels, are now in ruins. The new authorities in Syria have banned Iranian nationals from entering the country, reflecting a…