US begins troop drawdown in Romania

Shorouk Express Roughly 1,000 American soldiers will remain in Romania, the ministry said, emphasizing that they will continue to “contribute to deterrence of any threats and represent a guarantee of the U.S. commitment to regional security.” This marks the first official acknowledgment from a NATO ally that Washington is scaling back forces on the continent….

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Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it begins ground offensive

Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Israel’s defence minister declared that “Gaza is burning” on Tuesday after his forces launched a ground offensive across Gaza City, with Palestinian officials reporting a heavy aerial…

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