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…In response to events in the Middle East, Malaysia has announced that Israeli ships will be restricted from using Malaysian ports, and from anchoring within their territorial waters. AC: It is unclear as to if the…

…Otherwise, repairs continue on the East-West Pipeline, with satellite imagery indicating that Aramco is trying to lay new sections of pipeline bypassing the pumping stations that were destroyed. On the diplomatic front, the Saudis have…

…Far East: Russia’s state visit to North Korea concludes as both parties conduct various diplomatic commitments towards increasing relations. Of note, North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defense pact, with each guaranteeing the other…

…CHEMICAL EXPLOSION REPORTED IN WASHINGTON.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Overnight the United States conducted strikes within Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated that one SAM site was destroyed in the vicinity of…

…Though a currently developing event, initial reports indicate the woman was wearing/holding a Palestinian flag, suggesting the motive for the incident as being linked to the current conflict in the Middle East. Analyst Comments: In…

…DEVELOPMENTS IN POL PRODUCTION INFLUENCE MARKET PRICES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: The ceasefire in Gaza continues as fighting increases severity in the West Bank. AC: Conflict in Jenin has remained volatile since the…

…MAJOR ESCALATIONS REPORTED IN MIDDLE EAST AFTER PEACE TALKS FAIL. AMERICAN NAVAL BLOCKADE ANNOUNCED IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. TERRORIST ATTACK REPORTED IN ALGERIA DURING POPE'S VISIT.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Middle East: Over the…

…SMALL FRACTION OF J6 TAPES RELEASED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: In Yemen, Houthi rebels have begun intensifying maritime piracy operations. Last night, Yemen seized the M/V GALAXY LEADER as part of their…

…Middle East: Thursday night, the M/V CMA CGM Symi was targeted by a drone in the Indian Ocean. Photos have emerged indicating a large fire onboard the vessel, and though no crew were injured, the…

…Far East: Russia’s state visit to North Korea continues amid increasing border tensions in the South. -HomeFront- Massachusetts: 911 call center services throughout the state have reportedly been restored. No cause for yesterday’s outage…

…Middle East: Yesterday evening, the White House announced that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between Israel and Hezbollah, which allegedly will result in a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. AC: Immediately after the announcement, Israeli…

…RIOTS CONTINUE IN BANGLADESH AS SOCIAL VIOLENCE ESCALATES FOLLOWING COUP.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Preparations continue among western powers to prepare for Iran’s counterattack. Several nations have made substantial preparations for the evacuation…

…Middle East: The status of the Strait of Hormuz remains contradictory. CENTCOM stated that absolutely zero vessels have been allowed to transit the chokepoint since the blockade went into effect. However, third-party maritime companies have…

While most may think that a war with China will just involve the US, and be confined to the Far East, this move highlights the global nature of a potential conflict involving China. This move is…

…HMS Queen Elizabeth CSG making preparations for possible deployment to the Middle East. US State Department reaffirms standard policy of charging fees for rescue flights. DoS will offer emergency evacuation plan for Americans stranded in Israel…

…Middle East: Following the collapse of the latest peace talks in Cairo, Israeli forces have reportedly begun the final phases of the operation to invade Rafah. Locals report mass evacuations have begun as IDF troops stage…

…Middle East: Conflict continues in the West Bank as Israeli operations meet resistance in some cities. Israeli operations have slowly increased over the past few weeks as Israeli forces greatly expand clearance operations throughout the West…

…Over the past 24 hours, the war in the Middle East has returned to the level of fighting first observed during the height of the war back in March. How long this is planned to continue…

…WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST. USA MEAT RECALL EXPANDS. CUBA SUFFERS NATIONAL POWER OUTAGE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The wars in Gaza and Lebanon continue as before. Combat operations in northern Gaza have intensified…

…USMC HELICOPTER FOUND IN CALIFORNIA, NO SURVIVORS REPORTED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes in Baghdad overnight, targeting senior leadership of local Kataib Hezbollah brigades. This is a continuation of…