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From Hamas disarmament to governance in Gaza, the five challenges of the new Gaza plan

The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.

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Trump Criticizes Justice Department Over Dropped Reflecting Pool Charges

President Trump accused US Attorney Jeanine Pirro of folding 'like an umbrella' after she moved to drop charges against former Olympian David Hearn in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Prosecutors said new evidence showed the damage was caused by a botched installation, not vandalism, while Trump maintained it was a 'pure case of VANDALISM.' Hearn's attorney says legal options remain on the table.

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US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, mostly in Africa

The US State Department has finalized a rule making permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly in Africa, to post refundable bonds of up to $20,000 for B-1 and B-2 visas. The program, which takes effect in August, is aimed at reducing visa overstays, but advocates argue it will deter legitimate travel. Pakistan is not on the list, while Bangladesh and Nepal are included.

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US executive order pushes arms makers to cut Chinese rare earths from supply chains

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20 requiring US arms manufacturers to trace and phase out Chinese rare earths from their supply chains, aiming to reduce dependence on Beijing for defence-related critical minerals. Contractors must shift away from China-linked sources starting in January 2027, with China controlling about two-thirds of global rare earth mining and 90% of refining.

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