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US to send fighter jets, warship to Middle East amid Iranian ‘harassment’

Jerusalem Post The US will send fighter jets and a warship to the Middle East in order to monitor key waterways in the region. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-750413

Israeli President Herzog’s White House Visit Highlights Biden’s Anger At Netanyahu

New York Times President Isaac Herzog of Israel visits Washington this week. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has yet to receive a similar invitation this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/middleeast/biden-herzog-netanyahu-israel.html

Wagner Convoy Arrives at Camp in Belarus

New York Times The troop movements are the private company’s biggest — and most public — showing since its failed rebellion in Russia last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/wagner-convoy-belarus.html

Iran Steps Up Policing of Women Who Violate Strict Dress Code

New York Times The country’s morality police disappeared from the streets late last year as the authorities tried to calm anti-government protests. Now, patrols are once again watching for violators. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/middleeast/iran-women-protests-hijab.html

Erdogan says ‘open’ to meeting with Assad, rejects troops withdrawal from northern Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Erdogan says he is “open” to a meeting with Assad but rules out the possibility of Ankara withdrawing forces from northern Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/17/707237/Turkish-President-Recep-Tayyip-Erdogan-peace-negotiations-Syria-troops-withdrawal-normalization-efforts-

What We Know About the Crimea Bridge Attack

New York Times Monday’s strike was the second in less than a year to target the Kerch Strait Bridge, which holds strategic and symbolic importance for Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/crimea-bridge-attack-russia-ukraine.html

Where Is Qin Gang, China’s Foreign Minister? Beijing Won’t Say.

New York Times Qin Gang has not made a public appearance in three weeks. The Communist Party’s habitual secrecy around top officials has fueled speculation over the reasons for his absence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/asia/china-foreign-minister-qin-gang-absent.html

Elton John Testifies at Kevin Spacey’s Sexual Assault Trial

New York Times The British singer and his husband, David Furnish, appeared via video link to give evidence for the defense in the actor’s ongoing British trial. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/arts/elton-john-kevin-spacey.html

Wildfire in Canary Islands Forces Thousands to Evacuate

New York Times The blaze on the island of La Palma has driven some 4,000 residents from their homes and burned about 10,000 acres. It could be a harbinger of weather-related crises this summer in Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/europe-heat-wildfire-spain-canary-islands.html

‘Not enough being done’: South Korea tunnel tragedy, flood deaths cast doubt on readiness for extreme weather

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s pledge for better preparation for intense downpours and flooding has not been followed, and spending should focus on prevention not recovery, experts urge after at least 40 people lost their lives in…