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Israel Arrests Hamas Intelligence Chief in Gaza Operation   By The Media Line   Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday that a senior figure in Gaza had been arrested, later identified as Moein al-Arabid, head of Hamas’ General Security and the official responsible for the terrorist organization’s counterintelligence and intelligence operations, Ynet reported.    Earlier Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces said it had struck targets in Gaza to “remove threats to security […]

(AP) – The United States military says its latest strikes against Iranian forces were limited, precise, and aimed at protecting international shipping in one of the world’s most important waterways. U.S. Central Command says American forces targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces Sunday after they allegedly prepared to place new mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a vital passage for global energy supplies and commercial shipping. Military officials […]

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) – American Taylor Fritz harnessed his mighty serve to roll into the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, beating compatriot Darwin Blanch 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the second match of the day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. A finalist in 2024, Fritz looked right at home in New York against the 18-year-old wildcard, hitting 14 aces to set up a meeting with either Mattia Bellucci of […]

By Field Level Media Sep 01 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angels Dodgers activated three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith from the injured list Tuesday amid a flurry of roster activity that also included the return of All-Star left-hander Justin Wrobleski. Catcher Dalton Rushing also was reinstated from the IL, while infielder Alex Freeland was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. With MLB rosters expanding by two on Tuesday, the Dodgers […]

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the Middle East due to renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran. Brent futures rose $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $4.46, or 5.2%, to settle at $90.22. That […]

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau has voted in support of expanding presidential powers and trimming the country’s legislature, electoral authorities announced Tuesday. The referendum held last Sunday was to change key provisions of the West African nation’s constitution ahead of December’s general elections that would return the country to democracy. Opposition parties called for a boycott of the referendum, saying it would only make the president more powerful. The region […]

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Razia Noreen and her colleagues had just checked on the 15 newborns in their care at the hospital nursery in Islamabad and were preparing injections for some of them in an adjacent room when she saw noticed something unusual: flames. The nurse dropped the syringe and ran into the nursery. She lifted a baby into her arms, and pressed the child against her chest to shield it […]

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis. The deployment was made in February following an escalation in tensions between Nigeria and the U.S. following accusations of Christian genocide. According to the Nigerian government, the U.S. troops assisted in training and intelligence gathering and took part in a joint operation […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection. Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season following this past year’s historic shutdowns. […]