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Stars and Stripes Staffers Sue Pentagon, Pete Hegseth Over ‘Unlawful’ Firings and ‘Retaliation’

The dismissed publisher, editor-in-chief and Middle East reporter call for their terminations to be halted The post Stars and Stripes Staffers Sue Pentagon, Pete Hegseth Over ‘Unlawful’ Firings and…

  • Three Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon and Pete Hegseth.
  • Alleging unlawful terminations and retaliation for critical coverage.
  • Claim First Amendment rights violated as journalists.

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Badowita Asanka associate arrested in anti-drug raid

by Norman Palihawadane An alleged associate of the drug network operated by underworld figure Badowita Asanka has been arrested by officers of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit.

  • Lakmal, associate of Badowita Asanka, arrested in drug raid
  • Suspect Lakmal was distributor, passed profits to Asanka
  • 15 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine recovered

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Russia threatens retaliation as UK backs Ukraine missile production

Russia has said it could retaliate against the UK for its support of Kyiv by striking military targets inside and outside Ukraine, amid reports that the director of the CIA warned the Kremlin against…

  • UK grants Ukraine access to classified Storm Shadow missile tech
  • Russia warns retaliation against UK targets if interests threatened
  • US intelligence warns of possible limited NATO ally assault

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California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.

  • Senate Bill 1387 proposes to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnic category in California.
  • Controversy surrounds the bill, with some Jewish groups opposing it as legally inconsistent.

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UN rights office says US terror designation of Palestine Action threatens free speech

Palestine Action has targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain, especially Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint.

  • UN rights office criticizes US designation of Palestine Action as terrorist group.
  • Designation restricts free speech, threatens civic space, UN warns.
  • Similar ban in Britain leads to 3,000 arrests, ongoing legal battle.

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When 2+2 is more than 4

Indonesia and China should focus on solidarity and cooperation with an approach of strategic maturity, as their ties bear significance far beyond either bilateral or regional dimensions.

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Evening update

Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Qatari and Iranian officials meet in Tehran to discuss de-escalation of regional tensions and the necessity of…

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