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  5. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Khan al-Ahmar School Under Threat of Demolition

    The Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank faces the imminent demolition of its 'school of tires', a symbol of resistance against settler violence. The school, attended by around 300 Bedouin children, has been operating without a permit since 2010. Veteran Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai's documentary 'The Road to Jericho' highlights the plight of the village and the school, with Gitai noting that international pressure has so far prevented its demolition.
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    Republicans Wary of Trump's Role in Midterms

    Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's planned involvement in their midterm campaigns, with some candidates in competitive races reluctant to embrace him due to his low approval ratings. While Trump's support could alienate moderate voters, distancing themselves could jeopardize access to his substantial campaign resources. Some Republicans have privately asked Trump's team not to visit their districts, leaving the party without a unified strategy.
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    Spanish Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Colombian Women

    The Spanish Police have dismantled an organization dedicated to the sexual exploitation of women, predominantly Colombian, resulting in the arrest of 14 people and the rescue of multiple victims. The network targeted vulnerable women with false job offers and forced them to work in brothels and bars, handing over a significant portion of their earnings. The organization also used these establishments to sell drugs and prescription medicines.
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    Iran's Rocket Mining Threat in Strait of Hormuz

    Iran has developed a method to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz using rockets fired from the coast. The US military claims it struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launchers on Larak Island after they were reportedly preparing to fire sea mines into the world's most vital oil route. This capability, demonstrated by Iran in 2025 using the Fajr-5 rocket artillery system, raises concerns about the potential disruption of 20% of global oil supplies.
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    Pakistan's Businesses Lose Billions Due to Afghanistan Trade Halt

    The ongoing situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan has led to a significant halt in trade, resulting in damages exceeding one billion dollars to Pakistani businesses. This has raised concerns about the continued impact of this situation. The closure of roads between the two countries has also caused losses of over $2.5 billion to traders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alone, posing challenges to economic activities on both sides.
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    Russian Drone Attacks Damage 28 Objects in Kyiv Region, Injure Two

    Over the course of two days, Russian drone attacks in the Kyiv region resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and injuries. On September 4, 28 objects across five districts were damaged, including warehouses, educational institutions, residential buildings, vehicles, fuel stations, and administrative buildings. Two women were injured in Boryspil district and sought medical treatment. On September 5, additional strikes damaged three private houses in Fastiv, Obukhiv, and Boryspil districts.
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    U.S. Military Shoots Down 300 Cartel Drones at Southern Border

    The U.S. military has shot down approximately 300 suspected cartel drones along the southern border in 2026, with over 100 intercepted in August alone. This was revealed by the Pentagon, which uses a combination of technologies and trained personnel for these operations. The actions are closely coordinated with Mexican military and border authorities to ensure safety and deconfliction on both sides of the border.
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    Mbappé's Penalty Against Betis Should Not Be Retaken, Rules Spanish Referees

    The Spanish Technical Committee of Referees has ruled that Kylian Mbappé's penalty against Real Betis should not be retaken, despite initial calls for a retake. The committee explained that at the moment Mbappé took the shot, Betis defender Marc Bartra was still in the air and had not yet touched the ground inside the penalty area with either foot. Therefore, according to the current refereeing criterion, Bartra had not illegally entered the area, and thus, there was no foul. This decision was supported by former referee Iturralde González, who confirmed that the law's text does not clearly align with retaking the penalty in this instance.
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