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    Moscow Faces Increased Drone Attacks

    The number of drones launched towards Moscow has significantly increased over the past few months, with two-thirds of all drone attacks on Russian territory targeting the capital, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The city is strengthening its drone protection system together with the Ministry of Defense, deploying additional air defense positions, and producing drone interceptors. Data from video surveillance cameras, radar stations, and resident reports are used to detect aerial targets.
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    Soldier Seriously Injured in Weapon Mishap During Training

    A soldier in the Hasmonean Brigade was seriously injured by a gunshot wound to the neck during a training exercise. Initial investigations suggest that three soldiers were playing with their weapons in a 'drill' competition when one of them fired a live round, hitting his teammate. The IDF has halted training and begun an investigation into the incident, reviewing safety procedures regarding weapons.
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    Venezuela Repairs Thousands of Homes After Earthquakes

    The Venezuelan government is repairing and delivering new homes to families affected by the June 24 earthquakes. Over 13,000 homes are being rehabilitated, benefiting more than 66,000 people nationwide. The government has delivered 87 new homes and plans to deliver at least 4,000 more by the end of the year. Additionally, public and private banks are offering subsidized credits for home purchases. The World Bank estimates direct physical damages at $19.6 billion.
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    ICE-TSA Data Sharing Memorandum Revealed

    American Oversight has released a memorandum formalizing coordination between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to share traveler data at U.S. airports. The document outlines rules for exchanging, storing, and protecting information, although specific categories remain hidden. Signed on May 29, 2025, by Peter Hatch (ICE) and Hao-y Froemling (TSA), the memorandum establishes four main objectives: national security, transportation security, law enforcement, and immigration management. It also details security measures for protecting personal data and allows either party to terminate the agreement by written notice.
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    Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan, Insists on Hamas Disarmament Before Troop Withdrawal

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the US draft proposal for Gaza's future, stating that Israel will not withdraw its troops until Hamas is completely disarmed. Netanyahu confirmed that the US sent a draft plan which Israel did not agree with, sending its own comments instead. He also acknowledged that President Trump and his team believe it's possible to disarm Hamas and make Gaza demilitarized, but Israel is examining this possibility.
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    Ukrainian-born Congress Candidate Arrested for Knife Threat on Hawaiian Beach

    Kirill Basin, a Ukrainian-born Democrat running for the U.S. Congress, was arrested in Hawaii after allegedly threatening to kill someone with a knife during a fight over loud music. The Honolulu Civil Beat reports that Basin attacked a vacationer who asked him to turn down his music, claimed he had a gun, and threatened to shoot the woman's wife. After a fight ensued with a bystander, Basin pulled out a knife and threatened those around him before throwing it into the ocean. He had previously been arrested twice for aggressive behavior, including disorderly conduct and waving a gun at Maui County Hall.
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    No Special Parliament Session Planned for Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills

    Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has clarified that there are no plans for a special session of Parliament from August 16 to 18 to discuss and pass the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bills. Rijiju met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in an attempt to end the Parliament logjam, but the Congress pressed for a statement and debate on the donation row.
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