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POLITICSOct 6Fallout after Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San DiegoCBS News
POLITICSOct 6US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu SafiaProgressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6Palestinian Authority states Israel blocked electoral officials from Jerusalem and GazaIsrael blocks the entry of Palestinian electoral officials into East Jerusalem and Gaza, raising doubts about the legislative elections. The Central Electoral Commission continues with the process, while the EU prepares to send observers to monitor the elections.Clarín
POLITICSOct 6US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal eraIraq is grappling with controversy over the role of Iran-backed militias following the departure of US forces, including an incident in which Popular Mobilization Forces members were photographed driving over an American flag. Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is pushing to bring militia weapons under state control by June 2027, with several factions reportedly agreeing to disarm while others continue to resist. The post US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICSOct 6Mayor of San Diego demands apology from Trump for saying Iran could "eliminate" the cityEl líder local de una ciudad californiana pide al mandatario estadounidense retractarse por comentarios sobre un posible conflicto con Irán. Las declaraciones del presidente desataron críticas por su insensibilidad hacia los residentes de importantes urbes costeras.Clarín
POLITICSOct 6Democratic senator says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar ‘to hide the costs’ of Iran warSen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), says the Pentagon blocked him from a key U.S. military base in Qatar while he traveling in the Middle East, accusing the Trump administration of trying to hide damage caused by the Iran war.   Murphy, who traveled to Doha, Qatar, and later Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a congressional delegation,…The Hill
POLITICSOct 6UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate ClosureJonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.NYT World
POLITICSOct 6What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.NYT US
POLITICSOct 6White House blasts media coverage of Trump’s remark about Iran destroying LA and San Diego‘The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,’ White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on social mediaThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 6Clash between Newsom and Trump: the president sparked controversy by saying Iran could "wipe out" Los Angeles and San Diego and California respondedTrump joked on Monday at a rally in Nebraska that losing Los Angeles or San Diego to an attack by Iran would be "a very small price to pay." The governor accused the president of advocating an attack against "more than 10 million residents of the United States."Clarín
POLITICSOct 6Saudi oil scientists ended up on climate panel (IPCC): The GuardianCientíficos con vínculos con la industria de combustibles fósiles en Arabia Saudita están trabajando en los informes del Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático. The post Científicos petroleros saudíes terminaron en panel climático (Ipcc): The Guardian appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 6Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlashUS President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to “see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did”. “And again, remember, with the ‌war,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 6Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump’s Iran nuclear commentsThe Hill
POLITICSOct 6Saudi-Israel normalization may come, but don’t expect a warm peaceWhile President Trump seeks to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia through civilian nuclear cooperation, significant social opposition and regional complexities suggest such an agreement may result in a cold peace rather than true reconciliation.The Hill
POLITICSOct 6White House pushes back on characterization of Trump’s Iran comments on LA, San DiegoThe White House pushed back on critics’ characterization of President Trump’s comments at a rally on Monday evening suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.  “The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.  “He…The Hill
POLITICSOct 6‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nearsFormer British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully in the wake of a new wave of sanctions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6White House denies Trump suggested Iran should ‘take out’ US citiesThe White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. The post White House denies Trump suggested Iran should ‘take out’ US cities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 6What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San DiegoGavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.BBC World
POLITICSOct 6Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlashCalifornia leaders blasted President Trump after he said during a Monday rally about Iran, "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego."The big picture: The backlash — and the White House's insistence that Trump was misunderstood — underscored the ambiguity of his meandering speech: An argument that the war was worth enduring to protect Americans came out sounding like an invitation to attack two U.S. cities.An administration account posted on X that Trump meant that the U.S. was fighting Iran to "STOP Iran from having the ability to take out LA and San Diego."Driving the news:Axios
POLITICSOct 6Metsola to take action after MEP Rima Hassan removes Israeli flagFrench pro-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition commemorating the victims of Hamas’s 7 October terrorist attack, sparking outrage among fellow lawmakers. She could face a suspension of her daily allowance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 6As more Iranian women reject hijab rules, regime looks at new ways to force complianceDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 6Trump suggests Iran can "take out" cities in California during Nebraska rallyPresident Trump said at a rally in Nebraska on Monday night that Iran can "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Meanwhile, the Senate race in Kansas is heating up. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News
POLITICSOct 6Live updates: California officials fume as Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles, San DiegoPresident Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) initially blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Later Tuesday, he told The Hill that Trump is “mentally ill.”  “TIME FOR THE…The Hill