46 h. ago Trump official signals potential rollback of changes to census racial categories

Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories that the Biden administration approved for the 2030 census and other federal government forms, a White House agency official says.

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49 h. ago Opposition to European Union Extraterritorial Regulations Grows, Threatens Withdrawal from EU Markets

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a council representing energy-producing countries in the Middle East, voiced their strong opposition to onerous European Union regulations, stating that these regulations may force GCC companies to withdraw from the European Union market. The post Opposition to European Union Extraterritorial Regulations Grows, Threatens Withdrawal from EU Markets appeared first on Breitbart.

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49 h. ago Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat

Trump administration releases new national security strategy shifting focus from Middle East terrorism to Western Hemisphere threats and border security.

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50 h. ago Trump Honored with Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw

FIFA President Gianni Infantino bestowed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on President Donald Trump for his work to settle conflicts around the globe, including his historic Middle East peace deal. The post Trump Honored with Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw appeared first on Breitbart.

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58 h. ago U.N. May Add Yodeling to Its 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' List at Switzerland's Request

The world is in a febrile state. Europe is watching Russian aggression into Ukraine while the Middle East and parts of Africa remain unstable as China flexes in Asia. Still, the increasingly sidelined United Nations has its priorities firmly in place. The post U.N. May Add Yodeling to Its ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ List at Switzerland’s Request appeared first on Breitbart.

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69 h. ago CENTCOM Deploys New ‘Suicide Drone’ Squadron in Middle East — Aims to ‘Deter Bad Actors’

U.S. Central Command has launched a new task force deploying America’s first one-way “suicide drone” squadron in the Middle East, saying the move “sets the conditions for using innovation as a deterrent” as Iran and its proxies escalate low-cost attacks across the region. The post CENTCOM Deploys New ‘Suicide Drone’ Squadron in Middle East — Aims to ‘Deter Bad Actors’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Netanyahu Says Deal with Syria Possible, if Security Buffer Zone Included

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that it would be possible to negotiate a non-aggression pact with Syria, as desired by President Donald Trump, if the Syrian government is willing to establish a “demilitarized buffer zone.” The post Netanyahu Says Deal with Syria Possible, if Security Buffer Zone Included appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago House Republicans split over whether Trump should pursue regime change in Venezuela

House Republicans debate Venezuela regime change as a national security issue, with some cite concerns about repeating past Middle East intervention mistakes.

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5 d. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

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6 d. ago Tehran, Running out of Water, Faces 'Alarming' Pollution in Latest Environmental Crisis

The air quality index in Tehran has deteriorated to “unhealthy” and “alarming” levels, according to both outside experts and the Iranian government, which advised city residents to remain indoors last week. The post Tehran, Running out of Water, Faces ‘Alarming’ Pollution in Latest Environmental Crisis appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

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6 d. ago Trump warns Honduras: Back my preferred candidate or risk losing US aid

Trump warns Honduras: Back my preferred candidate or risk losing US aid  Middle East Monitor

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV Suggests Leaders Should Discourage Migration in Lebanon Speech: Building Homeland 'Very Valuable'

Pope Leo XIV, addressing the leaders of the government of Lebanon on Sunday, urged them to consider "what can be done to ensure that young people in particular do not feel compelled to leave their homeland and emigrate. " He added rejecting migration is "very valuable" and requires "real courage." The post Pope Leo XIV Suggests Leaders Should Discourage Migration in Lebanon Speech: Building Homeland ‘Very Valuable’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks gain momentum

Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, will travel to Moscow on Monday as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show signs of progress.

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7 d. ago Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

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7 d. ago America at the edge: Lessons from Rome, warnings from history

America at the edge: Lessons from Rome, warnings from history  Middle East Monitor

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7 d. ago In Istanbul, Pope Leo calls for unity between the eastern and western churches

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque and celebrates mass as he calls for peace and unity among Christians and Muslims.

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8 d. ago Pope Leo Declines to Pray at Istanbul's Blue Mosque During Apostolic Visit to Turkey

Breaking with his predecessors, Pope Leo XIV declined to pray at the Blue Mosque of Istanbul on Saturday as he continued his first international tour as the Bishop of Rome. The post Pope Leo Declines to Pray at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque During Apostolic Visit to Turkey appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago How Terror Leaders Use Their Jihadist Pseudonyms to Confuse Officials, Build Lore, and Stay Politically Viable

Terrorist leaders in the Middle East have a tradition of using an alias, pseudonym, or “nom de guerre,” even when their true identities and given names are common knowledge. The post How Terror Leaders Use Their Jihadist Pseudonyms to Confuse Officials, Build Lore, and Stay Politically Viable appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Syrian 'Security Forces' Shoot at Protesters in Alawite Stronghold

Syrian security forces used gunfire on Tuesday to disperse feuding groups of protesters in Latakia, a coastal town in the area dominated by the once-influential, but now persecuted, Alawite religious minority. The post Syrian ‘Security Forces’ Shoot at Protesters in Alawite Stronghold appeared first on Breitbart.

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