Fragile Truce Tested: Southern Lebanon Strikes Continue Despite Diplomatic Efforts
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Fragile Truce Tested: Southern Lebanon Strikes Continue Despite Diplomatic Efforts

Military operations in southern Lebanon persisted on Tuesday, even as a partial ceasefire agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to hold in the capital. The arrangement, brokered through international diplomatic channels, seeks to prevent Israeli strikes on Beirut in exchange for a cessation of Hezbollah attacks against Israel. Despite this framework, […]
Trump Administration Moves to Terminate $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Trump Administration Moves to Terminate $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

The Trump administration is reportedly moving to dismantle the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following significant legal challenges and mounting political pressure. The fund, which was established as part of a settlement agreement stemming from a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, was designed to provide compensation to individuals who claimed […]
Justice Department Halts $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Following Court Order
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Justice Department Halts $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Following Court Order

The United States Department of Justice has confirmed it will comply with a federal court ruling that temporarily blocks the implementation of a $1.8 billion compensation fund. The initiative, dubbed an ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ by the administration, was designed to provide financial restitution to individuals who claimed they were targeted or unfairly treated by federal investigations […]
Former Minister Leads Independent Inquiry into Massive Aukus Submarine Program
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Former Minister Leads Independent Inquiry into Massive Aukus Submarine Program

A high-profile independent inquiry has been launched to scrutinize the A$368 billion Aukus submarine agreement, marking a significant push for transparency regarding Australia’s largest-ever defense expenditure. Former environment minister and musician Peter Garrett is spearheading the initiative, which aims to address growing public and political concerns over the project’s massive cost and strategic implications. The […]