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Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role
The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region. Currently, about 2,500 U.S. troops are stationed in… -
US and allies warn of increased Russian activities near undersea cables
Undersea cables, crucial to global communications, have recently become focal points of geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. These cables, which sprawl across ocean floors, are vital for international data and power transfer, facilitating approximately $10 trillion in daily transactions. U.S. officials, according to CNN, have observed a noticeable increase in Russian military activities… -
Telegram modifies privacy stance, will monitor private chats after CEO’s arrest
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing language that previously stated private chats were shielded from moderation. This change comes nearly two weeks after the platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France, accused of allowing illegal activities, such as child exploitation and drug trafficking, to go unchecked on the messaging app. Durov’s arrest… -
North Carolina man charged in $10 million AI music streaming fraud
A North Carolina man has been charged with orchestrating a complex fraud scheme using artificial intelligence and bots to manipulate music streaming platforms, allegedly stealing over $10 million in royalties. This case marks the first criminal investigation involving AI in music streaming fraud. Michael Smith is accused of creating hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs… -
Texas Gov. Abbott spent $221 million to bus migrants to 6 sanctuary cities
Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border… -
Xi Jinping commits $50 billion to boost Africa’s infrastructure development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years, aiming to expand China’s economic influence and strengthen development partnerships across the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 5, where leaders from more than… -
Cartel leader’s arrest sparks fears of retaliation at US-Mexico border
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo, Texas, area are on high alert following the arrest of Carlos Treviño, a top leader of the Cartel del Noreste, also known as “El Bola.” Treviño, captured by Mexican authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, is a key figure involved in kidnappings, extortion and drug… -
Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, citing reliance on Russian energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia on Monday, Sept. 2, drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. As a member of the ICC, Mongolia is legally required to act… -
Russian missile strike on Ukrainian military college leaves 41 dead
At least 41 people were killed and over 180 wounded on Tuesday, Sept. 3, after Russian forces launched a missile attack on a military training facility and a nearby hospital in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said. The strike, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as “barbaric,” is the deadliest single attack in Ukraine… -
US Marines assaulted by nationalist group during Turkey port visit
Two U.S. Marines from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp were assaulted Monday, Sept. 2, by members of a Turkish nationalist group while on shore leave in the city of Izmir. The attack occurred around 3:30 p.m. when the Marines, dressed in civilian clothes, were approached by 15 individuals affiliated with the Turkish Youth Union,… -
Drug traffickers’ lost cargo keeps surfacing on Florida shores
Florida’s beaches have become unexpected hotspots for illegal drug discoveries in recent weeks. In the latest incident, vacationers at the Islands of Islamorada resort in the Florida Keys found a package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine. The bricks, each wrapped in blue tape and adorned with a picture of a beach buggy were promptly… -
Germany deports 28 Afghans after deadly Solingen knife attack
Germany resumed deportations to Afghanistan on Friday, Aug. 30, marking a significant shift in its migration policy. This decision comes nearly three years after deportation to Afghanistan stopped due to safety concerns following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The flight carried 28 Afghan nationals, individuals German authorities identified as convicted criminals, from Leipzig… -
Harris, Walz give first interview since becoming 2024 candidates
In her first interview since becoming a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris defended some changes of opinion on controversial matters since she last ran for the presidential nomination in 2019. And former President Donald Trump said if he gets a second term, he’ll make sure all Americans have access to IVF. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown…
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Study finds federal grants can fuel local corruption
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