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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Egypt Blames Iran for Damietta Port Attack, Then Denies

    Egyptian officials initially blamed Iran for the drone attack on two ships in Damietta port, considering it an attempt to escalate the conflict. However, Egyptian authorities later denied these reports, with the Information Minister stating that the government does not hold Iran responsible. The attack, the first of its kind on Egyptian territory in the broader Israeli-Iranian conflict, has raised concerns about Egypt's gas imports and citizens' lives.
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    ICE Seeks $470K Fine Against Immigration Lawyer for Alleged Asylum Fraud

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking over $470,000 in civil fines against New York immigration attorney Suraj Raj Singh, accused of filing fraudulent documents in support of asylum claims on behalf of dozens of clients. ICE alleges Singh submitted over 100 documents containing nearly identical accounts of persecution across 54 immigration cases, primarily representing Indian nationals. The Trump administration is cracking down on alleged asylum fraud, with this being the second such case under 8 U.S.C. § 1324c(d).
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    OMV's Operating Profit Surges 65% in Q2

    OMV, the Austrian energy company, has reported a significant increase of 65% in its operating profit for the second quarter of 2026. The adjusted operating result (CCS) reached 1.71 billion euros, driven by strong performance across its energy, oil, gas, and chemicals segments. The outgoing CEO Alfred Stern described the result as 'strong'. For the full year, OMV plans investments of around 3.4 billion euros.
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    US Military Buildup in Romania

    New satellite images reveal a significant increase in US military forces at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania. At least 11 aircraft are currently present, with several units engaged in refueling operations. The base has become a major logistics and air transport center for NATO, supporting operations in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The air base has expanded rapidly in recent years and is expected to become one of the largest military structures of the alliance in Europe.
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    Ukrainian Stormtroopers Rescue Two Soldiers from Russian Captivity

    Stormtroopers of the 425th regiment 'Skelya' liberated two servicemen from Russian captivity during a combat operation in the Konstantinovsky direction. The rescue mission involved quick reconnaissance, coordinated actions, and intense firefight, resulting in the elimination of several occupiers and the capture of one Russian soldier. Despite heavy artillery fire, both Ukrainian soldiers were successfully evacuated to safety.
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    Leandro Pérez Arrested for Money Laundering Tied to Drug Trafficking

    Leandro David 'Lelo' Pérez, ex-partner of Victoria Xipolitakis, was arrested in Rosario for suspected money laundering operations involving drug trafficking proceeds. Pérez, along with his business partner Marcelo M. and former Santa Fe police officer Maximiliano N., allegedly used commercial companies and real estate structures to acquire high-value assets and luxury vehicles. The investigation, led by prosecutors Juan Argibay Molina and Matías Scilabra, also involves Pérez's son and a sub-inspector of the Santa Fe Police. This is not Pérez's first encounter with justice; he was previously convicted for money laundering in 2023 and arrested in 2016 for fraud and money laundering.
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    Attempted Assassination of National Guard Commander 'Charter' Igor Obolenko Foiled

    A 69-year-old Kharkiv resident was detained for attempting to assassinate Igor Obolenko, commander of the National Guard's 'Charter' brigade. Russian handlers posing as SBU convinced the man that Obolenko was a 'traitor', providing him with an AI-generated photo of Obolenko in front of the Kremlin wearing Russian symbols. The attacker approached Obolenko from behind, but the weapon did not work.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Trump Warns US to Be 'Very Careful' About Giving Weapons Licenses to Ukraine

    Former US President Donald Trump has cautioned that the US must be 'very careful' when considering granting licenses to other countries for producing its weapons. He made these remarks while discussing the possibility of Ukraine manufacturing Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. Trump clarified that the US had not agreed to supply Kiev with either Patriot system technology or Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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