Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, deeming it "bloated" and ineffective. He criticized its bureaucracy for prioritizing radical ideology over American interests. The restructuring aims to consolidate regional functions, eliminate redundancies, and end programs misaligned with national interests, aligning the department with President Trump's "America First" policy.
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Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying aid deliveries to Gaza, impacting the truce and hostage exchange deal, which Israel denied as "fake news." The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, hinges on the release of hostages and prisoners, with aid trucks entering Gaza. Amid the ongoing war and destruction, displaced Palestinians, including over 376,000 returning to northern Gaza, face severe challenges. US President Trump claims credit for the agreement, with Netanyahu invited to the... Expand
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The US Department of Homeland Security announced the self-deportation of Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student, after her visa was revoked for supporting Hamas and advocating violence. This is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that living and studying in the US is a privilege and should not be extended to those who support terrorism.
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Hamas released three more Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy, to the Red Cross as part of their ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. This marks the fifth exchange since the ceasefire began, bringing the total number of hostages released to 21.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is poised to install former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, solidifying its power after a contested election. The opposition, boycotting parliament and demanding new elections, views this as hindering Georgia's European aspirations and benefiting Russia. The move follows protests sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks.
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