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US, Iran Agree To Meet For Talks In Pakistan Friday As Both Declare 'Victory'; Saudi East-West Pipeline Hit By Drone Summary:  The Hegseth/Caine presser as expected declared 'victory' in Iran while Gen. Caine emphasized the ceasefire is a "pause" but US forces remain "ready to resume combat." Hegseth says "military will be hanging around in Iran, won't go anywhere, and will make sure Iran complies. Pentagon is trying to put a bow on Operation Epic Fury. US, Iran agree to meet for first direct talks in Islamabad Friday, Pakistan PM Sharif announces. Iran meanwhile...

Mamdani's Rent-Freeze Approved By NYC Guidelines Board The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted 7–1 to freeze rents on about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments for up to two years, giving tenants a win on a central campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani while revealing tensions over the board’s independence. The board set the annual increase at zero percent for both one-year and two-year leases starting in October. The affected apartments house roughly 2.5 million residents. The board’s 2025 study found the average monthly rent in regulated units was $1,599 last...

Washington's Joint Operation Against ISIS In Nigeria Sends A Message To The Sahelian Alliance Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, The scenario of a US-backed Nigerian anti-terrorist intervention in Mali is becoming increasingly likely. Trump announced over the weekend that the US and Nigeria carried out a joint operation against ISIS’ second-highest figure, which his counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed took place in the northeast Lake Chad Basin where its ally Boko Haram recently killed over 20 Chadian troops. This is the US’ second military operation in Nigeria after Trump authorized bombing ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day,...