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Jordan
Seven people killed and 34 others wounded in attack during a funeral in Jordan
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral on Friday. Authorities stated that the attack killed seven people and wounded 34 others. According to the Associated Press, “Images being broadcast on Jordanian state television show two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots.”
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Russia
First tanker carrying Russian diesel is set for the United States
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a deal for the U.S. to receive a shipment of 40,000 tons of Russian diesel, according to the Associated Press. The deal occurred two weeks prior to the first shipment, which had just set sail for the United States. This deal also comes despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, as war tensions continue to increase between the opposing countries.
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Jerusalem
Two Israeli soldiers killed in the occupied West Bank in an attack by Palestinian gunmen
Palestinian gunmen shot and killed two and wounded three other Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank Friday morning. The attack also left the two gunmen killed, as the continued violence threatens security and political concerns ahead of Israel’s election next week, according to the Associated Press.
