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MIDDLE EAST

Gaza Is in Ruins, and It Is Unclear How It Will Be Rebuilt

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war, but many will find there is nothing left and no way to rebuild.

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GEOPOLITICS

Russia and Iran Sign a Partnership Treaty to Deepen Their Ties in the Face of Western Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

Russian and Iranian officials say the “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas—from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture.

Mr. Putin praised the deal as a “real breakthrough, creating conditions for the stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region.”

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PROPHECY

What Is the Mark of the Beast?

The description of the infamous mark in the book of Revelation invites widespread speculation, especially regarding rapid advancements of technology.

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ASIA

China’s Population Falls for a Third Straight Year, Posing Challenges for its Government and Economy

The world’s second most populous nation is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people.

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MIDDLE EAST

After Economic Meltdown and War with Israel, Lebanon’s New Prime Minister Vows to Rebuild

Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate said his priorities will be to rebuild the destruction caused by a yearlong war with Israel and work on pulling the small nation out of its historic economic meltdown.

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AFRICA

U.S. Determines Sudan’s RSF Committed Genocide, Imposes Sanctions on Leader

The moves deal a blow to the RSF’s attempts to assert legitimacy as the paramilitary group seeks to expand its territory beyond the roughly half of Sudan it currently controls.

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ANALYSIS

What to Know About the Devastation from the Los Angeles-area Fires

Fires tearing through the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands of others and destroyed more than 12,000 structures in what might be the most expensive conflagrations in U.S. history.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

‘Should I Be Worried About AI?’

Predictions about artificial intelligence range from apocalyptic scenarios to utopian fantasies, yet these miss a critical lesson to learn from AI.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Los Angeles Wildfires Rage Out of Control, Testing Firefighting Resources

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles killed at least two people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and stretched firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit on Wednesday, as more than 70,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Number of Ghost Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes Has Surged Since 2017, Study Shows

The study found between 2017 and 2023, 92,702 suspected privately made firearms or “ghost guns,” which can be obtained without background checks and do not contain serial numbers, were recovered and reported to law enforcement.

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RELIGION

By Whose Authority?

Discerning God’s True Shepherds

Jesus Christ was opposed by religious leaders during His earthly ministry. The contrast between Jesus’ authority and that of the scribes and Pharisees can teach us valuable lessons today.

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AMERICAS

The UN Says More Than 5,600 People Were Killed in Haiti Last Year as Gangs Rampage

“These figures alone cannot capture the absolute horrors being perpetrated in Haiti, but they show the unremitting violence to which people are being subjected,” Volker Turk, UN high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement.

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GEOPOLITICS

Indonesia Is Admitted to the BRICS Bloc of Developing Nations

“With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation,” the Brazilian government said.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

A Quarter of Freshwater Animals Are Threatened with Extinction, New Research Shows

Researchers examined around 23,500 species that depend on freshwater ecosystems, and found that 24 percent were at risk of extinction due to compounding threats.

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POLITICS

Canada’s Trudeau to Resign as Prime Minister After Nine Years

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to pressure from lawmakers alarmed by his Liberal Party’s showing in pre-election polls.