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'Beyond your comprehension': US only beginning to understand Gaza militarization, Kushner says

“We’re now starting to understand the scope of the militarization of Gaza,” Kushner said. “It is beyond your comprehension, and so demilitarizing it is not going to be easy.”

  • US envoy Jared Kushner says US only beginning to grasp Gaza's militarization
  • Hamas signed agreement to demilitarize Gaza after four months of US-Hamas talks
  • Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Ukraine to discuss security, diplomacy with Zelensky

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Gilad Erdan, Ayelet Shaked announce they will not run in upcoming election

Former ministers Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked announced they will not run in the upcoming election, citing the lack of a realistic path toward a broad unity government.

  • Former Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan will not run in upcoming election.
  • Former justice minister Ayelet Shaked will not seek re-election.
  • Both cite political climate and challenges in forming unity government as reasons.

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ICC chief Akane vows to continue job no matter what amid U.S. sanctions

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, vowed on Sunday that she will continue to do her job, despite the admini

  • Tomoko Akane vows to remain ICC president despite U.S. sanctions.
  • Akane, Japan's first ICC chief, calls sanctions a threat to neutrality.
  • Prime Minister Takaichi says sanctions clash with Japan's rule of law commitment.

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Fact Check: Did Ahok Tie KPK Bid to Death Penalty?

Fact Check - Viral poster falsely claims Ahok agreed to lead the KPK if a death penalty law for corruptors was enacted.

  • Ahok never stated he'd become KPK Chair with death penalty for corruptors.
  • He explicitly denied the claim to Tempo's Fact-Check team on September 1, 2026.
  • Ahok opposed death penalty, advocated for corruptors' assets forfeiture.

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Barasa to Oparanya: Your campaign against me will not succeed; I have the people

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit back at his predecessor, Wycliffe Oparanya, declaring that he is not intimidated by the campaign against him and insisting that he still enjoys the support…

  • Barasa rejects Oparanya's campaign, asserting people's support remains unchanged.
  • Oparanya accused Barasa of contributing to his troubles with the EACC.
  • Political rift persists despite reconciliation attempts by ODM leadership.

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German far right claims historic win

Germany’s nationalist AfD won a landslide victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, potentially making it the first far-right party to gain power since the end of World War II.

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Brendan Carr Is ‘Looking at a Lot of Actions’ to Answer Trump’s Call for FCC ‘Punishment’ of Kristen Welker

FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the president's concerns are "over the target" The post Brendan Carr Is ‘Looking at a Lot of Actions’ to Answer Trump’s Call for FCC ‘Punishment’ of Kristen Welker…

  • FCC chairman Brendan Carr is considering various actions against NBC journalist Kristen Welker.
  • Broadcast TV is subject to public interest obligations, according to Carr.
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