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August 7: Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon and Meta’s $567 Million Judgment
In the Middle East
Israel has renewed strikes in southern Lebanon and issued fresh evacuation orders, prompting anger and fear among residents who face another round of displacement. Some residents are also criticizing Beirut’s response as pressure on border communities increases.
In Gaza, students accepted to universities abroad remain blocked by travel restrictions and administrative barriers, leaving many unable to reach their programs. Admission has not guaranteed a route out.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused President Trump of conducting “show diplomacy” after Trump said talks were under way and predicted the war would end soon.
In U.S. policy
Trump has ordered investigations into reports on Pentagon munitions stockpiles, following accounts that supplies were depleted by the Iran war. The administration has maintained that the United States retains sufficient weapons for possible conflicts with Iran, Russia, or China.
Trump also signed executive orders seeking to further limit eligibility for birthright citizenship, including measures aimed at what the administration calls “birth tourism.”
In tech accountability
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million over findings that Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp harmed children. The ruling is described as the largest child-safety judgment imposed on a social-media company.
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