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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a reorganization of the US State Department to reform its operations amid criticism from the Trump White House regarding US diplomacy. The plan involves closing several overseas missions, reducing staff, and consolidating offices that promote liberal values into regional bureaus to better align with America's core national interests. Rubio stated that this comprehensive plan aims to streamline the bureaucracy, enhance functionality, and eliminate redundant and misaligned programs within...

Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada, a 17-year-old soldier killed in the Korean War, has been accounted for 75 years after going missing during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in December 1950. He was part of a U.N. force that faced overwhelming Chinese and North Korean troops in harsh conditions; Estrada was reported missing on December 6, 1950, and a presumptive finding of death was issued in 1953. His remains were identified among the thousands returned...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently summarized their investigation into an incident where Israeli soldiers killed multiple Gaza medical and rescue personnel, stating operational misunderstandings led to the first two incidents, while the third involved a breach of orders. Despite reprimanding one officer and dismissing another, key questions remain unanswered, including the criteria for classifying the deceased as terrorists and the fate of the aid convoy vehicles. The report highlights concerns about rules of engagement...

Spain has unveiled a €10.5 billion investment plan to fulfill its long-overdue NATO commitment of spending 2% of its GDP on defense this year, emphasizing that “only Europe will know how to protect Europe” moving forward. Currently, Spain allocates approximately 1.3% of its GDP to defense, lagging behind other Western nations, and has faced pressure from the Trump administration to increase its spending. The country had previously aimed to reach the 2% threshold by 2029....

Kiké Dueck, an 11-year-old, caused concern when they skipped school, prompting their parents to notify the police. It was later revealed that Kiké had participated in a climate change protest. In response to their child's eco-anxiety, Kiké's parents are now assisting in nurturing seedlings that will be planted in a nearby urban forest, providing a constructive outlet for Kiké's environmental concerns. Full Article

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut the UK's growth forecast by a third to 1.1%, attributing the decline to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which are expected to significantly impact the British economy. This forecast adjustment comes as global growth is projected to drop by 0.5% due to the heightened uncertainty and increased tariffs, particularly affecting the UK more than other nations. Additionally, UK inflation is anticipated to rise to 3.1%, the...