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Koh blames Trump for blocking Biden-era infrastructure, FAA funding
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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyPope Leo XIV travels from Andes to Amazon on Day 4 of Peruvian visit
Pope Leo XIV spent a whirlwind day across Peru on Sunday, the fourth day of the Apostolic Journey to the South American nation and his former home.
Estonia to close border with Russia, prime minister says
Estonia's prime minister the country will close its border with Russia after blamingMoscow for a suspected attack on a defense technology company.
Romanian premier condemns attacks on commercial ships on Black Sea
Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu condemned drone strikes on three commercial vessels near the country's Black Sea coast.
Iran launches drone strike on U.S. base in Bahrain
Iran carried out a drone strike on a U.S. military base, claiming it struck the facility, while Bahrain said "several" attacks were intercepted.
Is Hezbollah Secretly Buying Up Christian Land in Lebanon?
For decades, Hezbollah has conducted illicit land purchases in Lebanon—both to expand its influence outside its traditional areas of influence and to launder money. The post Is Hezbollah Secretly Buying Up Christian Land in Lebanon? appeared first on The National Interest.
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