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The ROCA's 4th Theater of Operations deployed Thunderbolt-2000 multiple-launch rocket systems and land-based Sky Sword II air-defense systems to tactical positions in Pingtung on Aug. 12. The units established communications and combat readiness before conducting fire-support and key-area defense missions, testing mobile deployment, command and control, and coordination between ground fires and air-defense assets. 📸: Lin Zeting, Military News Agency

Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.

The spotlight on the country’s only antiwar party has brought a spark to what had looked like another dull, tightly controlled election campaign.

Iranian Foreign Minister on the attack on Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani's office: "reckless." He warned "Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbors."

Trump's approval rating hit 33% in the latest Economist/YouGov poll — a new low across both his terms. 62% disapprove, with 50% strongly disapproving. Only 22% rate the economy as good and 65% say the country is on the wrong track. The Iran war and gas prices around $4/gallon are cited as primary drivers. The numbers arrive three months before midterms, with Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot.
By Pesha Magid QUSRA, West Bank, Aug 17 (Reuters) - He watched from thousands of miles away on a security camera feed as militant Israeli settlers encircled his West Bank house, fearing he could lose his home forever amid increasing Israeli seizures of Palestinian property in the occupied territory. Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American living in Toledo, Ohio, owns one of three homes that have been under Israeli settler siege for nearly a week in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, a case that

Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Nothing justifies the reckless attack on PM Barzani's office. Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbors. We protected our Kurdish friends against Saddam and DAESH, and we're thankful for security they've provided on our border.

Iran condemns 'suspicious' attack on Iraqi Kurdistan PM's office Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned on Monday a drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office overnight, Iranian media reported. Baqaei denounced the attack, describing it as "a highly suspicious development that requires vigilance and careful attention", according to a statement carried by IRNA.

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Trump on Iran: Iran is in big trouble. Their country is a mess. Their military is totally defeated.

Trump told us Kim Jong Un has answered a message from US. Asked in Oval why hasn't Kim Jong Un hasn't responded to his request to have a conversation, Trump said: "How do you know he hasn't responded" Asked if the North Korean *did* respond, Trump paused then said: "Yeah, he has”
Trump says the U.S. is not seeking an extension of the Iran MOU.

Trump says the U.S. is not seeking an extension of the Iran MOU

Trump: Not seeking extension of Iran MOU.
Trump on Iran: We are taking out—maybe that will stop, or maybe it will open up even further—we are taking out millions of barrels of oil a week. The Strait is open, and the oil prices are coming down, and they will continue to come down unless we decide to do something far more drastic than we are doing.

Turkey, Iran discuss efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, continue US-Iran ceasefire Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Monday to discuss efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the continuation of a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. according to Reuters, citing a Turkish diplomatic source. This comes after a senior IRGC commander said Iran may shift to an offensive posture as peace talks between the US and Iran grind to a hal
Trump on Iran: I like the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory. We have total control over the Strait.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed Monday that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli official said, as Netanyahu insisted Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until the group gives up its weapons.The understanding comes as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to revive its Gaza peace plan amid tensions with Netanyahu.
Trump: The people that are opposing the ballroom are people that, in my opinion, are very disloyal to our country. Very, very disloyal to our country.
Reporter: Is there enough food on USS Lincoln? Trump: There is. That was a fake CNN report. Over the years, we had them out there much longer. An admiral told me, “I have been on ships much longer than that, sir.” And people on the Lincoln say it’s beautifully taken care of.
Trump: Quiet, quiet, quiet. You are very disrespectful. Quiet. Who are you with? Reporter: I am with CNN. Trump: You are fake news. Be quiet, be quiet, be quiet. You are a fake reporter.
Two drones launched from Iran targeted offices linked to KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and a senior security official, with no casualties reported.
Trump on Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect. We spent time. I understand him. He understands me. He didn’t like anybody, but I get along with him very well.

As the public deals with a deteriorating economic situation and bleak outlook, officials say that masses could take to the streets in protest if conditions worsen The post Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of renewed unrest if US tightens pressure appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Trump on Iran: They want to make a deal, but they are not going to make the kind of a deal that I feel is necessary.

Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero Reform’s deputy leader has been accused of spreading misinformation after he dismissed efforts to tackle the climate crisis and urged British people to enjoy the warmth of the recent heatwaves. Richard Tice prompted a backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners on Monday after he told a press conference he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the clim
Trump: We can’t go around and protect all of these countries, especially when they are not there to help us.
Trump blasts South Korea: I called the president of South Korea. I said, “Would you help with Iran? If you would like, we don’t need help.” He said, “No thanks.” I said, “What do you mean? We have 39,000 soldiers over there guarding you from Kim Jong Un, and you are not going to help us with Iran? That’s strange.” Then why are we involved with helping you? Protecting South Korea is costing us billions of dollars.
Reporter: Why hasn’t Kim Jong Un responded to your request to have a conversation? Trump: How do you know? Reporter: Has he? Trump: Um, yeah, yes.
Iran's former FM Manoochehr Mottaki: If we capture just one of the American bases, we will finalize and finish the fate of the war against the largest imperialist army in the world.

On the night of August 16, the offices and warehouses of the publishing houses BookChef and RM, located near Pochaina metro station, were damaged as a result of Russian shelling of Kyiv.
Reporter: This morning you said you would bomb the shit out of Oman if they got in the way. Trump: I don’t think they behave very well, but we handle them.
Reporter: Senator Jon Ossoff says you would rather travel with your aide Natalie Harp and build a ballroom than do your job as president. Trump: I would much rather do other things.
Around 2,000 Colombian mercenaries are fighting in Sudan right now. And the world has no idea.
Reporter: Are you any closer to reaching a final deal on Iran? Trump: Let’s finish up with Ryder, and when we are done, we will answer a couple of those questions.

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On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What's really going on?