Chinese fighter jet got within 10 feet of US bomber over South China Sea, US military says | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
Putin urges measures to stem illegal flow of weapons into Russia (www.reuters.com)
‘We don’t feel safe here’: Hongkongers in UK fear long reach of Chinese government (www.theguardian.com)
Relatives of Texans, Jewish and Muslim, remain trapped in Gaza (www.texastribune.org)
Two Texans — a Jewish man, a Muslim woman — want more support from the federal government to bring their loved ones home. Their families are stuck in a war zone, along with hundreds of other Americans.
‘There’s Such a Slaughter!’ – Russian Soldier Reveals Horrific Losses Near Ivanivka (www.kyivpost.com)
Despite Biden's doubts, humanitarian agencies consider Gaza toll reliable (www.reuters.com)
UN committee voices concern about rising Israeli hate speech against Palestinians (www.reuters.com)
Iranian-Backed Militias Mount New Wave of Attacks as U.S. Supports Israel (www.wsj.com)
Tehran appears to have ended an undeclared six-month truce
China Strips Missing Defense Minister of Government Posts (www.wsj.com)
Beijing didn’t announce a replacement for Li Shangfu, who hasn’t been seen in public for two months
Tata to make iPhones in India after buying Wistron business - CNA (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Telegram has blocked Hamas channels on Android because Google forced it to (www.theverge.com)
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Biden: Israel-Hamas war must end with vision for a 'two-state solution' (www.cnbc.com)
US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops (apnews.com)
US strikes 2 facilities linked to Iranian-backed militias in Syria following series of attacks on US forces in Middle East (www.cnn.com)
The US carried out airstrikes targeting two facilities linked to Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria on Thursday, according to a statement from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, following a series of drone and rocket attacks against US forces in the region....
Israel-Palestine war: Israel set to ban Al Jazeera after attorney general approval (www.middleeasteye.net)
Medical team and aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah crossing (www.reuters.com)
South Korean court upholds ban on gay sex within armed forces (www.reuters.com)
South Korea’s constitutional court on Thursday narrowly upheld a law banning same-sex relations within the armed forces, citing a possible risk to the military’s combat readiness in a ruling criticised by activists as a setback for gay rights....
Rules Changes and Clarifications!
The sidebar has been updated with some new rules changes. Mostly the same rules you’ve all seen before, but it’s a little more codified and (hopefully!) a little clearer!...
Taliban says plans to formally join China's Belt and Road Initiative (www.reuters.com)
Julian Assange to be made honorary citizen of Rome (www.reuters.com)
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