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A Financial Times investigation reveals the depth of the turmoil in the US State Department: thousands have left, more than half of ambassadorial positions are vacant, and veteran diplomats warn that Trump is weakening the US foreign policy apparatus for years to come.

Psychiatric testimonies revealed Lindsay Clancy's mental state before the tragedy: she suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia, and intrusive thoughts, sought treatment, and was hospitalized. However, therapists testified that they did not identify signs of psychosis or danger after her discharge, describing her as clear and rational.

Russia is promoting the expansion of the North-South corridor toward Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following signed memoranda with Iran and other nations. The initiative aims to connect Moscow to the Gulf, India, and non-Western markets.

Damascus confirms cooperation with the IAEA and the United States regarding the legacy of the Assad regime. Behind the official announcement hides a secret facility, radioactive material that worried Israel, and a covert process that has been in the works for months.

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani arrived secretly in Baghdad and met with senior officials and militia commanders. On the agenda: the pressure to disarm the factions and Iraqi efforts to restore oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Against the backdrop of the Ebola epidemic spreading in Africa, the Ministry of Health reports that a person who recently returned to Israel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is suspected of having the disease. The patient is currently in isolation.

Rama Dawaji is scheduled to depart on September 20 for a family visit to the region, despite severe State Department travel warnings. The decision by the NYPD to provide a security detail at taxpayer expense has drawn criticism due to the risks posed to officers.

The US President provides backing to the FIFA President, who is under increasing pressure from UEFA and other associations around the world: "If he leaves, the World Cup will never again be as successful or profitable."

The Supreme Court in Moscow disqualified "Yabloko", the only party opposing the war in Ukraine, from the parliamentary elections. The opposition claims that the Kremlin is alarmed by its growing strength and continues to eliminate any voice that challenges Vladimir Putin's policy.

The opposition in Turkey is coming out frontally against the "Mecca Agreement", warning against turning the army into a "military contractor" for Gulf states, accusing Erdogan of hiding the details of the agreement and demanding it be brought immediately for public discussion in parliament.

As part of the US administration's move to change childhood vaccination policy, the US President signed a new executive order focusing on 11 key vaccines against diseases and viruses defined as the most serious. On the agenda: Hepatitis B, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended in the way they were previously.

Beijing is bracing for an extreme weather system starting this evening, Tuesday. According to the municipal meteorological service, a combination of moisture from Typhoon "Dolphin" and a cold air mass will bring heavy downpours, with most areas expected to see over 100 mm of rain in six hours and over 150 mm within 24 hours.

Courtney Clenney has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Christian Obumseli in their Miami apartment. Due to time already served, she could be released in approximately 18 to 20 months. Prosecutor Shawn Abuhoff stated that the defendant has accepted criminal responsibility for her actions.

In an interview with "Hayom", senior Saudi researcher Aziz Al-Ghashian explains why Riyadh prefers to contain the conflict with Iran, how American benefits might raise the bar for Saudi demands from Israel - and what lies behind the alliance with Turkey and Pakistan.

An Iranian threat against Donald Trump during his visit to Turkey in July led to a secret deception operation: the president boarded Air Force One in front of cameras, was secretly transferred to another plane, and flew to the UK while journalists remained on the decoy plane.

After it was confirmed that he was forced to change planes due to a threat to his life, The Washington Post revealed the details of the operation: the president boarded one plane in front of the media, was hidden inside a catering truck, and was secretly transferred to a smaller military plane. Even some of his staff members were unaware of the maneuver.

Under heavy missile and drone barrages, and in the shadow of economic distress and military mobilization, thousands of Jewish families are struggling to find rest. Jewish communities and aid organizations have established protected complexes for women and children to grant them a sense of security.

The Turkish parliament has passed a historic law allowing thousands of Kurdish fighters to lay down their arms and reintegrate into civilian life. The move is intended to solidify the peace process with the PKK, though the opposition fears it is a tool to extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tenure.

American officials say that at a facility from the Assad regime era, known as "Site 99", nuclear materials were stored from which a "dirty bomb" could be prepared. Israel threatened to bomb the facility if the nuclear material was not removed. The IAEA will soon begin removing the material from the country.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a security agreement in Jeddah featuring a collective defense mechanism. Egypt, invited to join, declined at this stage due to sensitive relations with Israel and regional tensions.

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, harshly attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, Carlson also raised conspiratorial claims regarding an alleged Israeli role in the controversy surrounding content on Biden's laptop.

Israel bombed Hezbollah's banks and gold reserves, while the US pressured the Lebanese government to implement a series of reforms to shut off the terrorist organization's funding tap.

An unusual and alarming incident occurred during a current affairs interview on the corporation's station, when Israel's economic attaché began experiencing a particularly powerful earthquake that led to heavy damage and casualties.

German Economy Minister Katrina Reiche warned in a Financial Times interview that rising support for the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party could deter foreign investors ahead of critical state elections.

Against the backdrop of stalling negotiations, US President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with counter-demands for compensation. He stated he has instructed his representatives to insist on payments for victims of the Iranian regime.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Colombia has officially recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This historic decision followed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's visit to Colombia for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.

The new Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi, is seeking to shift the country's foreign policy. As part of his plan to avoid regional tensions, he declared that Iraq will not join any military or security alliances.

A Nazi salute, posts calling for the expulsion of Jews, and allegations of managing a racist anonymous account: The scandal surrounding a former club treasurer in New York deepens after he was filmed spending time with senior officials days after being suspended.

Hasan Piker grew up on the line between Turkey and New Jersey, turning from a shy boy into one of the most prominent voices of the radical left in the USA. Today he preaches his doctrine to about 3 million followers online, and when it comes to Israel, his messages are particularly sharp.

230 migrants were crammed into a small boat that crossed the English Channel from France to England - the largest number of migrants on a single boat. The Labour government promises a "no-compromise fight" and boasts of a drop in the total number of migrants. Right-wing leader Farage suggests fighting the boats with the Navy - and freeing up space in prison with deportation to El Salvador.

Less than two weeks after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco to Ceuta, calls are again circulating on social media for young people to gather at the border on August 15. Spanish authorities are preparing for another mass entry attempt and clarify that they are taking the threat seriously.

The tremor, with a magnitude close to 7, was also felt in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. In the Colombian capital of Bogota, residents fled to the streets, and provincial governors in the west of the country reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in the cities of Quibdo and Pereira.

The epicenter of the quake was recorded in the Chocó department in the west of the country, at a depth of about 82 kilometers. Authorities have activated emergency protocols and are scanning the affected areas. As of now, no official estimate regarding casualties or property damage has been reported.

Kulsum Akbari used to marry elderly men and, according to her conviction, killed them using drugs she put into drinks and in some cases by strangulation. According to Iranian media, the motive was money, assets, and inheritances. She has now been sentenced to 10 separate death penalties for ten murders.

A political storm is shaking Lebanon following the arrest of a senior retired Syrian officer inside the Syrian embassy in Beirut. The newspaper "Al-Akhbar" accuses authorities of attempting a secret transfer to Damascus and covering up the incident, signaling a return of Syrian influence in the country.

The Democratic senator demands that his party's leadership ban Super PACs from participating in primaries, arguing that hundreds of millions of dollars from outside entities allow special interests to influence election results.

The Italian Prime Minister has harshly criticized Spain's handling of illegal immigration in a move seen as an attempt to consolidate her voter base.

World press headlines: Khamenei strengthens the hawkish wing in the leadership, which may lead to a confrontation with the Speaker of the Parliament; the UAE is considering building a facility for natural gas exports that would bypass Hormuz; and is it time for Israel to stop hiding its nuclear weapons? Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the world media about Israel.

Russia reported another massive drone attack, the deadliest in two years, with strikes hitting Nizhnekamsk, a key oil industry hub located 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border. Kyiv also reported casualties from Russian shelling, including a drone strike on a taxi.

An unruly child on a domestic flight in Canada who refused to buckle up forced the crew to make an unusual decision: returning to the gate so the child and their parent could disembark. Passengers were forced to wait for a new flight the following day due to the incident.