September 5, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Israel agrees to ‘strengthen’ Palestinian economy in first top-level talks since 2010 held after PM Bennett’s return from US

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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met late on Sunday in the first such top-level talks in over a decade, with Israel agreeing to work toward boosting the crumbling PA econom … Read More >Israel agrees to ‘strengthen’ Palestinian economy in first top-level talks since 2010 held after PM Bennett’s return from US

Israel offers Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all residents 12 and older, says ‘green pass’ will expire six months after jabs

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Israel’s government has expanded availability of controversial Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all inoculated residents 12 and older and decreed that those who decline the third jab will soon lose their “green pass” privileges. … Read More >Israel offers Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all residents 12 and older, says ‘green pass’ will expire six months after jabs

US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished

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The US Central Command has said it is investigating reports that civilians were killed as a result of its strike on an alleged ISIS-K vehicle in Kabul. It has been reported that an entire family perished in the operation. … Read More >US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished

Several rockets target Kabul airport, US military activate missile defenses to repel attack – reports

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Five rockets have reportedly been launched towards Kabul airport, which is the focal point of the US evacuation from Afghanistan. The missiles were shot down by an air defense system, media report, citing US officials. … Read More >Several rockets target Kabul airport, US military activate missile defenses to repel attack – reports

North Korea has apparently restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, IAEA says, citing satellite imagery

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North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing nuclear reactor at Yongbyon after an almost three-year pause, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said in its annual report on the country. … Read More >North Korea has apparently restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, IAEA says, citing satellite imagery

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47 detained after rally against vaccine mandates clashes with police in Athens, Greece (VIDEO)

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Dozens of people were arrested in Greece after a protest against vaccine mandates for health workers spiraled into violence. Police deployed tear gas and water cannon in a bid to force the crowd to scatter. … Read More >47 detained after rally against vaccine mandates clashes with police in Athens, Greece (VIDEO)

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Massive fire erupts in high-rise residential building in Milan (VIDEOS)

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A large fire has erupted in a high-rise residential building in Milan, engulfing the whole structure within minutes. The blaze has completely destroyed the facade of the building, footage from the scene shows. … Read More >Massive fire erupts in high-rise residential building in Milan (VIDEOS)

3 kids killed in US drone strike targeting Kabul suicide bombers – reports

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A US drone strike targeting would-be suicide bombers in Kabul also killed at least three children, an Afghan official told the Associated Press. The strike hit a residential area of the Afghan capital, near the city’s airport. … Read More >3 kids killed in US drone strike targeting Kabul suicide bombers – reports

Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

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NATO member Turkey is reportedly nearing a deal to recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government and operate the Kabul airport in partnership with Qatar, paving the way for the Islamist group to attract foreign aid and investment. … Read More >Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll at Thai Covid-19 hospital, as orgies footage & stashes of CIGARETTES discovered in police raid

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Police and military officials in Thailand have raided a field hospital with a thousand beds after a tip-off suggested some of its patients were involved in group sex, brawls and drug abuse. … Read More >Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll at Thai Covid-19 hospital, as orgies footage & stashes of CIGARETTES discovered in police raid