New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is looking into whether the city could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani discussed this idea in an interview on a New York Times program.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a Democrat leading New York City.
He is considering the possibility of arresting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Netanyahu’s visit.
Netanyahu is expected to come to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly this fall.
The U.N. General Assembly is a yearly meeting where world leaders discuss global issues.
Mamdani spoke about this in an interview on “The Interview,” a New York Times show hosted by Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
There is no confirmation yet if any legal action will be taken against Netanyahu.
The discussion arises amid ongoing political tensions involving Netanyahu and Israel’s government.
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Ukraine is carrying out important attacks on Russian infrastructure. The author compares this conflict to the American Revolutionary War and says Western countries need to support Ukraine to help it remain independent.
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Ukraine is striking key parts of Russian infrastructure as part of its defense.
The article compares Ukraine's fight to the American Revolution.
The American Revolutionary War involved colonies seeking independence from British rule.
The author believes Ukraine needs help from Western allies like the colonies did.
Western allies can provide military, financial, or political support to Ukraine.
Support from allies is seen as crucial for Ukraine to keep its independence.
The comparison highlights the importance of international partnerships in wars of independence.
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Iran’s supreme leader warned that the United States will face serious consequences if attacks continue, accusing the US of breaking a recent agreement. The US and Iran have increased military strikes against each other, and efforts to end the conflict through a peace deal have failed.
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Iran’s supreme leader criticized the US for breaking a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month.
The leader said President Trump’s signature on the agreement is worthless due to US violations.
The US increased attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, targeting bridges, railways, and water plants.
Iran responded by striking civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, causing power shortages.
The conflict between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran began in February and continues with no sign of resolution.
Regional countries are trying to negotiate peace behind the scenes, but the war is still ongoing.
Iran’s supreme leader called on Iranians to stay alert and trust their leadership during the conflict.
Reports say Yemen’s Houthis might close the Bab al-Mandeb strait to support Iran, which could disrupt global energy and increase inflation.
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Israeli strikes hit two crowded neighborhoods in Gaza City, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring others. These attacks occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and reflect Israeli forces expanding their control beyond agreed areas.
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Israeli warplanes and artillery attacked residential areas in Gaza’s al-Nasr and al-Zeitoun neighborhoods on Saturday.
Five people died when a missile destroyed an apartment in al-Nasr; three were killed in al-Zeitoun by artillery fire.
Rescue teams continue to search for victims trapped under rubble; more deaths are expected.
Israel has carried out near daily strikes since the October ceasefire, killing over 1,127 Palestinians, including at least 260 children.
At least 73,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in October 2023.
Israel controls about 70 percent of Gaza, exceeding the half territory agreed in the ceasefire deal.
This expansion breaks up Gaza into smaller areas, making movement and daily life difficult for Palestinians.
The ceasefire was brokered by the US and promoted by President Donald Trump as part of a peace and rebuilding plan.
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Two U.S. soldiers were killed and one is missing after Iran launched missile strikes in Jordan. These attacks came as part of rising tensions in the region, with the U.S. increasing its military actions against Iran.
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Two American soldiers died in Jordan due to Iranian strikes.
Another U.S. service member is currently missing.
The strikes were a response to earlier actions by the U.S. against Iran.
President Donald Trump has ordered expanded attacks targeting Iran this week.
Iran has threatened further retaliation in response to U.S. pressure.
The events are part of ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.
U.S. Central Command officially confirmed the casualties.
The situation remains tense with potential for more violence.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani pointed to an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Netanyahu and is consulting city lawyers about the legal authority for such an arrest.
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Mayor Mamdani supports arresting Netanyahu based on an ICC warrant accusing him of crimes related to Gaza.
Mamdani has said Netanyahu should be in The Hague, where the ICC is based, for trial.
The mayor is speaking with New York’s law department to see if he can legally arrest Netanyahu if he visits.
Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani’s threat and said Mamdani hates America.
Israel’s UN ambassador says Netanyahu will attend the UN meeting in New York in September.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has been a strong supporter of Palestinian rights.
Mamdani faced Islamophobic insults during his mayoral campaign but won the election.
Polls show a growing number of Democratic voters in the US oppose aid to Israel and believe the party is too supportive of Israel.
Nearly half of the Democratic US House members recently voted to end US aid to Israel, reflecting changing opinions.
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The United States carried out strikes that damaged bridges and a water treatment plant in Iran. In response, Iran launched missiles targeting US allies in the Gulf region, including Kuwait, where residents are being asked to save electricity.
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US strikes hit bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran.
The strikes happened after seven nights of ongoing attacks.
Iran responded by launching missiles at US allies in the Gulf.
Kuwait is one of the countries targeted by Iran's missile launches.
People in Kuwait have been asked to conserve electrical power due to the attacks.
The situation reflects increasing military tensions between the US and Iran.
The water desalination plant is important because it helps provide clean water.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized President Donald Trump’s signature on a peace agreement with Iran, calling it worthless. He also accused the U.S. of breaking the ceasefire by carrying out new military strikes against Iran.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader is Mojtaba Khamenei.
Khamenei said President Trump’s signature on a peace deal is not trustworthy.
The U.S. and Iran had agreed on a ceasefire.
Khamenei claims the U.S. has launched new attacks against Iran after the ceasefire.
Khamenei shared his statements on the social media platform X.
The dispute is part of ongoing tensions and conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Two US service members were killed and four were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, according to the US military. One service member is still missing, and the attacks mark a rise in tensions after a breakdown in a previous understanding meant to pause fighting between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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On July 17, two US military personnel died in an Iranian attack in Jordan.
Four other service members were injured and treated in Jordanian hospitals but have been released.
One US service member is currently missing following the attack.
The US Central Command confirmed the attack involved Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
The attack comes after a failed memorandum of understanding meant to reduce conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Both the US and Iran have attacked civilian infrastructure like bridges and water plants in the region.
The Gulf Cooperation Council called recent Iranian attacks on Gulf states “war crimes” and dangerous escalations.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized recent US strikes, questioning the value of President Trump’s agreements.
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Two US soldiers died and one is missing after Iran launched missile and drone attacks in Jordan. The US military responded with strikes against Iran, continuing a series of actions since President Donald Trump ended a ceasefire agreement.
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Two US service members were killed in missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
One US service member is still missing after the attacks.
Four other US troops were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have been released.
Some US soldiers with minor injuries have returned to their duties.
Jordan's military intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace with no reported damage.
The US military carried out its seventh night of strikes on Iran.
President Donald Trump declared that the temporary ceasefire with Iran was over.
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Two U.S. service members were killed, one is missing, and four were injured in Jordan after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The attacks occurred as tensions rise following the failure of a recent U.S.-Iran agreement meant to ease conflict and restart negotiations.
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Two U.S. service members died in Jordan on Friday during an Iranian missile and drone attack.
One U.S. service member is currently missing; four others were injured but have been treated and released from hospitals.
Additional personnel with minor injuries returned to duty after evaluation.
The U.S. military withheld the identities of those killed to notify families first.
The attacks happened while U.S. personnel were defending themselves.
The incident follows the collapse of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
The failed agreement sought to halt conflict, reopen shipping routes, and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
CENTCOM provided the information via a public post on social media platform X.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss peace efforts between Israel and Hezbollah. They will talk about ways to keep a ceasefire, help Israel leave southern Lebanon, and improve security in Lebanon.
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President Aoun is visiting the U.S. at President Trump’s invitation.
The meeting will cover the ceasefire and plans for Israel to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
Talks also aim to boost Lebanese government control across the country.
Lebanese and Israeli officials recently held U.S.-mediated talks in Rome about “pilot zones” for troop withdrawal.
Israel has not set a deadline to leave southern Lebanon; withdrawals depend on Hezbollah disarming, which Hezbollah rejects.
Israeli forces remain in a 10km “security zone” inside Lebanon and have continued air strikes.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm and opposes the negotiations, saying Iran’s pressure is needed to end the war.
Over 4,000 Lebanese people have died and more than a million have been displaced since March due to the conflict.
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In Congo's Ituri province, over a dozen attacks have targeted health workers and Ebola treatment centers during the ongoing outbreak. These attacks, along with unpaid strikes by health workers, have made it harder to fight the fast-growing Ebola outbreak, which has recorded more than 2,100 cases and 860 deaths.
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At least 12 attacks on health facilities and workers have occurred during the Ebola outbreak in Congo.
The outbreak in Ituri province is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded so far.
There have been 2,181 Ebola cases and 864 deaths reported.
The Bundibugyo virus causing this outbreak is less common and has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Angry mobs have attacked healthcare and burial teams, disrupting safe burials and treatment efforts.
Traditional funeral practices have been restricted, which has caused local anger.
Many health and aid workers have left remote hotspots due to safety concerns and have moved to safer areas like Bunia.
The security situation has forced some humanitarian groups to temporarily relocate or reduce their work in the area.
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Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to resign after the new government passed a constitutional amendment ending his term at midnight Sunday. The amendment also removes other senior judges and limits parliamentary terms, following a major election win by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's party.
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Tamás Sulyok, Hungary's president, will step down as his presidency ends Sunday at midnight.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party pushed through a constitutional change to remove Sulyok.
Sulyok was seen as an ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power after 16 years.
The amendment removes the head of Hungary’s Constitutional Court, Péter Polt, and judges over 70.
The law stops parliament members who served three terms from running again, affecting over half of the current majority party members.
Viktor Orbán called the amendment an abuse of power and urged protests.
Orbán’s party suffered a big defeat in April, and he has stayed mostly out of public and refused his seat in parliament.
The new government has passed several constitutional changes since winning the election.
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The European Commission will allow industries in the EU to keep emitting carbon dioxide until the 2040s as part of changes to the EU's carbon market. Starting in 2036, companies can buy carbon credits from outside the EU to offset their emissions, which may lower carbon prices and allow more pollution if EU limits run out.
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The EU is revising its Emissions Trading System (ETS), which controls carbon emissions.
Industries can continue emitting CO₂ gases until the 2040s.
From 2036, EU industries can buy carbon credits from outside the EU to balance their emissions.
Buying carbon credits from outside means companies might pay less for the right to emit.
This change could allow companies to pollute more if EU carbon allowances are used up.
The plan aims to provide industries with more flexibility in managing emissions.
Critics include European lawmakers and environmental groups worried about effectiveness.
The goal of ETS is to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gases gradually over time.
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Severe thunderstorms caused heavy rain and flash flooding in much of New York City and parts of northeastern New Jersey. Emergency officials warned the flooding could be life-threatening and activated emergency plans to respond.
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The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for most of New York City on Saturday afternoon.
Rainfall in some areas reached 2 to 3 inches in one hour, causing flash floods on streets, highways, and low areas.
The warning covers four NYC boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island) and parts of northeastern New Jersey.
New York City’s emergency management activated flood emergency plans involving multiple agencies and utility companies.
Meteorologists warned storms could drop 2 to 4 inches of rain due to repeated storms over the same locations.
Winds of 50 to 70 mph and a small chance of an isolated tornado were possible during the storms.
Residents in flood-prone areas were advised to move to higher ground and avoid travel.
Officials reminded drivers to avoid flooded roads with the rule: "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
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Ukrainian drones attacked warehouses and other sites in Russia, killing nine people and injuring over 60. These strikes target Russian military and energy facilities, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war effort in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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Ukrainian drones hit two large warehouses, one near Moscow and one in the Tambov region, causing serious damage and fires.
Nine people died and more than 60 were wounded in these attacks, including workers and civilians.
An oil depot north of Elektrostal was also hit, leading to evacuations and a fire.
Drones damaged a kindergarten building, causing a fire that was later extinguished.
Ukrainian strikes also targeted military logistics, including ships and a railway bridge in occupied territories.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 379 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacked warehouses supplied parts for drone and navigation equipment used by Russia.
Separate drone attacks hit facilities in the Belgorod and Vladimir regions, with some fires but no casualties there.
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Two U.S. service members were killed and more were injured in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan. This is the first time U.S. troops have died since fighting restarted two weeks ago, bringing the total U.S. deaths in the conflict to 16.
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Two Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
The base hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets.
At least two U.S. service members were killed in the attack.
Additional U.S. personnel were wounded.
This is the first U.S. troop death since fighting began again two weeks ago.
The total number of U.S. military deaths in the war is now 16.
Videos on social media showed missile impacts and smoke from the attack.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused President Donald Trump of breaking a U.S.-Iran deal and promised a strong response if fighting continues between the two countries. Khamenei used harsh language, calling the U.S. “the Great Satan” and said America seeks to start a war, warning that Iran and its allies will respond firmly.
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Khamenei accused President Trump’s administration of violating the U.S.-Iran agreement.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has lasted for eight days with escalating attacks.
Khamenei referred to the U.S. as “the Great Satan,” a phrase not used by him since he took office.
He called the U.S. government’s promises unreliable and accused it of bullying and aggression.
Khamenei warned that America will face heavier costs and disgrace if it continues escalating conflict.
He mentioned that Iran and its allied groups, called the “Axis of resistance,” are prepared to respond strongly.
The statement was shared on Khamenei’s Telegram channel.
The rhetoric signals a return to more hostile language after the U.S. withdrew from the deal during President Trump’s term.
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A weather disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is bringing heavy rain and possible flooding to Florida and nearby states. While it has a low chance of becoming a named storm, officials warn of significant rainfall and potential flooding over the coming days during the Atlantic hurricane season.
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A tropical disturbance is moving slowly northward in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
The National Hurricane Center gives it a 20% chance to develop in 48 hours and 30% over seven days.
Rainfall is expected to be the main danger, with 1 to 3 inches likely and some places possibly getting over 5 inches.
Flooding may occur in west-central and southwest Florida, especially in low-lying areas.
AccuWeather forecasts 1 to 4 inches of rain from central Florida to southern Georgia and parts of Alabama and Mississippi.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet so far, with only Tropical Storm Arthur forming near Texas in mid-June.
NOAA predicts a 55% chance of a below-normal hurricane season due to factors like El Niño, which can weaken storms.
The busiest part of the season usually happens from August to mid-September.
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