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What ASIAN COUNTRY saw 31 people killed at a mosque bombing in its capital by the Islamic State? The country also faced increased attacks by insurgents in the Balochistan province.
Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing from what COUNTRY into Gaza? The country has complained to the US about restrictions placed on the crossing that severely hamper travel.
At least two members of Congress called on what COMMERCE SECRETARY to resign after the latest batch of Epstein files revealed more extensive dealings between the secretary and Epstein than the secretary previously disclosed?
SpaceX said it had cut off Russian military access to what SATTELITE INTERNET SERVICE, which they were using to extend the range of drones?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the DoD would no longer do business with what IVY LEAGUE INSTITUTION, calling the school "a factory for woke ideology and a breeding ground for anti-American radicals?"
The US government allowed the New version of what ARMS TREATY to expire, saying a new treaty including China is needed?
What NEWSPAPER announced staff cuts totaling nearly a third of its workforce, including the shuttering of its books and sports departments? Publisher and CEO Will Lewis stepped down days later.
Donald Trump suggested, and then sort of walked back, the idea of "nationalizng" elections, a move that would likely violate the Elections Clause of section 4 of what ARTICLE of the US Constitution?
Canada and France opened consulates on what ISLAND? France becomes the first EU nation with a consulate here, while Canada had planned to open one in 2024.
You're HallR Memorial Mini-Theme of the Week: Have You Seen Me? What NBC NEWS PERSONALITY dropped out of the network's Olympic coverage after the apparent abduction of her mother, Nancy, from her Arizona home?
Evo Morales, the first indigenous president of what SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY, has not been seen in public in over four weeks? Supporters say he is safe and resting for health reasons, though he also faces an arrest warrant over human trafficking.
What COMPANY, owned by Coca-Cola, announced it was discontinuing its line of frozen concentrated juices? The company had offered this option to fresh juice since 1946.