The US and Iraqi governments announced the end of the international military coalition to destroy ISIS’s caliphate in Iraq and Syria, ten years after its establishment by the Obama administration. The coalition’s mission is set to conclude next year, but US military advisers will remain in Iraq to assist the government on counterterrorism efforts. The deadline does not necessarily mean an immediate withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK leader Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza crisis, reaffirming support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. While Australia has yet to formally recognize Palestine, Albanese's government emphasizes the need for a ceasefire, aid acceleration, and preventing Hamas's involvement in a future Palestinian state. Want More Context? 🔎
Read morePrime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September, contingent on democratic reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including elections without Hamas. This decision follows similar announcements from the UK and France, amid rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza, though it has faced criticism from Israel and Canada's Conservative Party. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreCanada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, a move Israel condemned as part of a "distorted campaign." The recognition aims to uphold the two-state solution, contingent on reforms by the Palestinian Authority and a commitment to demilitarization, as hopes for peace diminish amid ongoing conflicts and territorial issues. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe U.S. imposed sanctions on a shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of a senior Iranian political advisor, targeting over 115 entities and vessels involved in transporting Iranian and Russian oil. These measures aim to disrupt Iran's funding for its nuclear program and other destabilizing activities, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to applying maximum pressure on Tehran. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreOTTAWA (Reuters)Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. This decision depends on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to governance reforms and holding general elections in 2026, excluding Hamas from participation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn a march near Gaza, hundreds of Israeli settlers sought to reclaim the territory, expressing a desire to return to the area evacuated in 2005. Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's official stance against restoring settlements, some settlers believe a political opportunity exists, encouraged by hardline government members, with calls to "take back our land" echoing among participants. Want More Context? 🔎
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