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What happened? Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," striking Iran's Natanz complex and multiple air defense batteries. The operation resulted in the deaths of IRGC chiefs Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri. In response, Iran launched approximately 100 drones toward Israeli and Gulf targets and vowed "severe
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What happened? For the first time in two decades, the UN nuclear watchdog formally censured Iran for hindering inspections of undeclared sites. In response, Tehran promised to install a third cascade of advanced centrifuges and hinted that it could enrich uranium to weapons-grade within weeks. Eager to avoid a regional
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What happened? Federal agents conducting mass immigration raids in LA faced three nights of street battles with anti-deportation demonstrators. After ICE made over 100 arrests and protesters set fire to Waymo self-driving cars, President Trump bypassed Governor Newsom and deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city under Title
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What happened? On June 1, Ukraine launched its most ambitious drone attack of the war: "Operation Spiderweb" involved smuggling 117 drones into Russia and striking four strategic bomber bases, including in Siberia. The operation appears to have destroyed or damaged at least 41 long-range aircrafts, causing approximately $7
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What happened? China's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has slashed the prices of 22 electric and hybrid models by up to 34%. This includes the entry-level Seagull EV, which now costs just $7,780, almost 50% less than similar models offered by Western competitors. This move poses a
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What happened? Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, including a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. and accepted by Ukraine, Putin escalated the war by launching the largest aerial assault yet. On May 26, Russia set a new record by deploying 439 drones and missiles to attack Ukrainian cities. Russia is
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What happened? Yesterday, the U.S. administration revoked Harvard's certification to enroll international students. This move is intended to put financial pressure on the prestigious university, as 27% of its students are from overseas and often pay full tuition. Although a California court temporarily blocked the anti-immigration measure,
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What happened? Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet Putin in Ankara on Thursday for direct peace talks. However, the Kremlin has yet to confirm Putin's attendance, casting doubt on Russia's commitment to the negotiations. Why does this matter? * Military Escalation: Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russia
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What happened? The House passed a bill to extend Trump’s 2017 corporate tax cuts after lengthy negotiations delayed by fiscal conservatives. The tax relief, worth $4.5trillion over 10 years, is half funded by deficits and half by spending cuts, including $1.1 trillion slashed from Medicaid and food