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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In Middle East, Replaces USS Lincoln After Extended Deployment

The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, replacing the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, which has faced reports of crew stress, mental health challenges and shortages of supplies while supporting the Iran war, the US military said on Thursday. US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the region, said the George Washington arrived on…

US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In Middle East, Replaces USS Lincoln After Extended Deployment

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Putin Orders Government to Shore Up Russia’s Debt-Laden Regions

The order comes as the federal government struggles to fill its own budget shortfall, which has reached 6.5 trillion rubles ($77.4 billion).

  • Putin orders government to stabilize financially troubled regions' finances.
  • Regions owe 3.3 trillion rubles ($39.3 billion) combined, 17% of their revenue.
  • Government forgives some federal loans, reducing debt by 115 billion rubles ($1.4 billion).

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