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What Happens if Biden Steps Down? How Democrats Could Navigate Replacing Him Amid Debate Performance Concerns
President Joe Biden's widely criticized performance in a recent debate against former President Donald Trump has reignited discussions within the Democratic Party about the possibility of replacing him as the party's nominee for the 2024 election. 
President Joe Biden's widely criticized performance in a recent debate against former President Donald Trump has reignited discussions within the Democratic Party about the possibility of replacing him as the party's nominee for the 2024 election. -
Reformist vs. Hard-Liner: Iran's Presidential Runoff Set for July 5 Amid Record Low Voter Turnout
Iran is set to hold a runoff presidential election on July 5, pitting reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian against hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. The announcement came after the first round of voting on Friday resulted in the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic's history, with more than 60% of voters abstaining. 
Iran is set to hold a runoff presidential election on July 5, pitting reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian against hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. The announcement came after the first round of voting on Friday resulted in the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic's history, with more than 60% of voters abstaining. -
U.S. Moves Naval Forces Closer to Israel and Lebanon as Cross-Border Tensions Mount
The U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon in response to escalating cross-border fire. This strategic shift, involving the USS Wasp and its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), underscores the increasing concern over potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. 
The U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon in response to escalating cross-border fire. This strategic shift, involving the USS Wasp and its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), underscores the increasing concern over potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. -
North Korea Claims Missile Success Amid Regional Tensions, South Korea Skeptical
North Korea announced on Thursday that it had successfully conducted a significant test aimed at developing missiles capable of carrying multiple warheads. The claim, made through the state news agency KCNA, was quickly dismissed by South Korea as a deceptive attempt to cover up a failed launch. 
North Korea announced on Thursday that it had successfully conducted a significant test aimed at developing missiles capable of carrying multiple warheads. The claim, made through the state news agency KCNA, was quickly dismissed by South Korea as a deceptive attempt to cover up a failed launch. -
Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to Conflict Amid Rising Tensions
Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of a potentially catastrophic conflict, as recent developments have heightened the risk of war. Israeli officials, including former war cabinet member Benny Gantz, have issued stark warnings, indicating that Israel is prepared to take decisive action against Hezbollah. 
Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of a potentially catastrophic conflict, as recent developments have heightened the risk of war. Israeli officials, including former war cabinet member Benny Gantz, have issued stark warnings, indicating that Israel is prepared to take decisive action against Hezbollah. -
CIA Conspiracy Theories Emerge After Failed Coup Attempt in Bolivia: What We Know So Far
The recent failed coup attempt in Bolivia against President Luis Arce has sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories, with numerous social media accounts alleging CIA involvement. This development comes amid Bolivia's ongoing political and economic turmoil, exacerbating tensions within the country. 
The recent failed coup attempt in Bolivia against President Luis Arce has sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories, with numerous social media accounts alleging CIA involvement. This development comes amid Bolivia's ongoing political and economic turmoil, exacerbating tensions within the country. -
Bolivian Coup Attempt Ends in Failure, General Arrested
Bolivia's government palace came under attack on Wednesday as armored vehicles rammed its doors in an apparent coup attempt. President Luis Arce, however, stood firm amidst the chaos, swiftly appointing a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down. 
Bolivia's government palace came under attack on Wednesday as armored vehicles rammed its doors in an apparent coup attempt. President Luis Arce, however, stood firm amidst the chaos, swiftly appointing a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down. -
Julian Assange Lands in Australia, Ends 12-Year Legal Saga
In a dramatic conclusion to a 12-year legal battle, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to Australia as a free man. Assange's unexpected release follows a plea deal with U.S. authorities, marking the first time he has been free in over a decade. 
In a dramatic conclusion to a 12-year legal battle, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to Australia as a free man. Assange's unexpected release follows a plea deal with U.S. authorities, marking the first time he has been free in over a decade. -
U.S. Warns Hezbollah: Don't Expect Washington to Restrain Israel
U.S. officials have delivered a stark warning to Hezbollah, cautioning the militant group not to assume that Washington can prevent Israel from launching an attack. 
U.S. officials have delivered a stark warning to Hezbollah, cautioning the militant group not to assume that Washington can prevent Israel from launching an attack. -
Supreme Court Orders Israel to Draft Ultra-Orthodox Jews into Military, Threatening Netanyahu’s Coalition
Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, a mandate that could destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fragile coalition. This ruling also demands that the government withdraw funding from religious schools, or yeshivas, whose students do not comply with draft notices. 
Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, a mandate that could destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fragile coalition. This ruling also demands that the government withdraw funding from religious schools, or yeshivas, whose students do not comply with draft notices.