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Trump says Iran war 'militarily is effectively over'; California voters reject billionaire tax; Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes
Trump claims Iran war is 'militarily effectively over' as California rejects billionaire tax and Novaya Gazeta closes.
In brief
Trump claims Iran war is 'militarily effectively over' as California rejects billionaire tax and Novaya Gazeta closes. Trump says Iran war is 'militarily effectively over'; California voters reject billionaire tax; Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Iran War Status
Trump claims Iran war is 'militarily effectively over' after talks with Qatari leaders.
“Iran militarily is effectively over. We're just keeping it the status quo, and we're doing that really at the behest of countries that are their neighbors.”
California Tax Vote
California voters reject proposed 5% billionaire tax on net worth over $1 billion.
“California voters rejected Proposition 40, a ballot proposition that would have imposed a one-time ...”
Novaya Gazeta Closure
Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta ends operations after government pressure.
“The Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta held its last editorial meeting on Monday and closed its Moscow newsroom.”
IRGC Tanker Incident
Two tankers on fire in Hormuz after using 'unauthorised route' according to IRGC.
“Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using what it said was an 'unauthorised route.'”
GCC Military HQ
Gulf Cooperation Council establishes military headquarters in Kuwait.
“Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states approved the establishment of an advanced headquarters for their unified military command in Kuwait.”
French Cyberattack Accusation
France accuses IRGC of October cyberattacks on refrigerators and freezers.
“France accused Iran of orchestrating cyberattacks that knocked out hundreds of commercial refrigerators and freezers at French supermarkets in October.”
Palestine Casualties
Three killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza on Tuesday.
“Two Palestinians were killed, including a child, and several people were wounded in an Israeli air strike on a shelter in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on Tuesday.”
West Bank Raids
Israeli settlers and soldiers simultaneously raid Beita in occupied West Bank.
“On Monday, dozens of Israeli settlers stormed an industrial zone in Beita, south of Nablus, and set fire to three bulldozers, several other vehicles, and equipment belonging to stone-cutting workshops.”
UK Settlement Contracts
UK grants contracts to companies linked to Israeli settlements.
“The United Kingdom has awarded 10.7 million pounds (around $14.4 million) in new public contracts to companies with links to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.”
Gaza Petition
Petition for public inquiry into UK complicity in Gaza genocide passes 100,000 signatures.
“A petition on the UK Parliament’s website that calls for a public investigation into British government complicity in the Gaza genocide passed 100,000 signatures on Monday.”
Yemen Strikes
Saudi airstrikes on Sana’a kill one person; Ansarallah attacks in Taiz.
“A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a gas station in Sana’a on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others.”
Yemeni Rights Report
Over 30 killed in Ansarallah attacks in Taiz over three days.
“At least 33 civilians have been killed and 58 others wounded in attacks by Ansarallah in the governorate of Taiz over the past 73 hours.”
Saudi Pipeline Targeted
Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Medina region targeted.
“Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline in the Medina region was 'targeted' on Monday, sparking a 'limited fire' that was quickly extinguished.”
Lebanon Attacks
Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate so-called ceasefire.
“Israeli fighter jets attacked the town of Qantara on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera. Footage shows smoke billowing at the scene.”
Trump Social Media Strategist
Trump social-media strategist accused of unregistered Qatar work.
“Derek Utley, a co-founder of the digital strategy firm X Strategies, filed a lawsuit in Florida on Monday accusing his former partner, Alex Bruesewitz, of accepting $500,000 from 'individuals associated with Qatar'.”
Mississippi Senate Race
Democrat Scott Colom maintains lead in Mississippi Senate race.
“Mississippi’s Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom remains ahead of incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, leading by 2,574 votes.”
The key point
Trump says Iran war is 'militarily effectively over'; California voters reject billionaire tax; Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes.
