On COI #455, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on US government surveillance, Russia, China, and Palestine. Connor breaks down a report from the White House recommending the renewal of a controversial law which enables Washington to spy on foreign...
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Russia Will Target Multinational Forces in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry said any troops from third countries deployed to Ukraine will become targets. European nations have discussed plans to send their soldiers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria...
US-Ukraine Discuss Weapons for Drones Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed a deal with Donald Trump that would see the US send weapons to Ukraine in exchange for drones. Zelensky described the “mega-deal” in an interview with the New York Post. “The people of America need this...
US Assessment: Iran Could Resume Nuclear Enrichment Within Months
An assessment of the damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following US strikes last month concluded that only one site sustained major damage, and the Islamic Republic could resume enrichment operations within a few months. Washington and Tel Aviv are considering...
US, Allies Will Bring UN Sanctions on Iran If No Nuclear Deal By End of August
Washington and its European allies agreed that the end of August will be the deadline for Iran to sign a new nuclear deal.
Iran Calls on China-Led SCO to Develop ‘Collective Security’ Mechanism
The Iranian foreign minister asked the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to adopt a collective security forum to coordinate a response to aggression. The request comes after the US and Israel launched an unprovoked bombing campaign on the Islamic Republic last month.
1 in 10 Palestinian Children Screened By UNRWA Are Malnourished
A large number of Palestinian children are malnourished, according to screening by the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
Trump Asked Zelensky If Ukraine Could Strike Moscow With US-Provided Weapons
In a July 4 call, President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky if Kiev could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg. When President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to attack towns inside Russia last year, Trump slammed the move.
US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send a limited number of Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine, claiming it would be funded by the European Union. The Pentagon recently halted Patriot transfers to Kiev due to limited supplies, but the decision was quickly reversed.

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