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Duma Approves Nikitin as Russia's New Transport Minister

Andrey Nikitin was unanimously approved as Russia's new Minister of Transport on July 8th, emphasizing passenger-centric improvements and addressing Duma concerns about aging infrastructure, particularly the Rtishchevo-Michurinsk rail line, despite support for modernization efforts like high-speed r...

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De Jonge Nominated as King's Commissioner of Zeeland

Hugo de Jonge, former Dutch Minister of Health and Housing, has been nominated as King's Commissioner of Zeeland for six years, pending approval by the demissionary Minister of the Interior; he's been acting commissioner since September 2023.

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Trump Appoints Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as Interim D.C. U.S. Attorney

President Donald Trump announced he will appoint Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin whose interim term expires May 20, after losing Republican Senate support; Pirro is a longtime Trump ally known for controversial statements and pro...

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Netanyahu Appoints Outsider to Head Shin Bet Amidst Qatargate Scandal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed former Navy chief Eli Sharvit to head the Shin Bet, despite controversy and a High Court petition delaying his official start date until at least April 8th, amidst the Qatargate investigation into Netanyahu's aides.

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Trump Appoints Controversial Ally Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director

Donald Trump appointed Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative media personality, as the FBI's deputy director, sparking criticism from Democrats who cite his election denial and partisan views; the appointment deviates from the typical selection of a career agent.

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Israel Advances Bill Shifting Control of Judicial Watchdog Appointment

The Knesset Constitution Committee finalized a bill shifting the appointment of Israel's judicial watchdog to a seven-member committee, granting the government majority control, potentially impacting judicial independence.

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German Ambassador to Ukraine Poised to Lead BND

Germany's Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, who recently facilitated a visit by a North Rhine-Westphalia delegation to Kyiv, is reportedly set to become the President of the BND, Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, a move yet to be officially confirmed.

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Netherlands Seeks New Central Bank President Amidst Concerns of Political Influence

The Netherlands seeks a new president for De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) by July 1st, following Klaas Knot's departure; the selection process, involving DNB's board and the Minister of Finance, is underway, raising concerns about potential political influence.

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Belgian Music Expert to Lead Rheinsberg's Musikkultur

Jelle Dierickx, a Belgian music expert, will become the artistic director of Musikkultur Rheinsberg in Brandenburg, Germany, starting September 2024, succeeding Georg Quander, and will oversee various musical institutions and festivals.

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Israel Appoints New Defense Ministry Director-General

Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, appointed Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram as the new Director-General of the Defense Ministry on Monday, citing his experience as IDF Deputy Chief of General Staff responsible for force build-up and U.S. relations as the deciding factor.

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Trump Appoints FBI Critic as Deputy Director

President Trump appointed Dan Bongino, a right-wing podcaster and outspoken FBI critic, as the bureau's deputy director, a move met with shock and dismay by current and former FBI officials who fear it will undermine the agency's independence.

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Patel Begins FBI Directorship, Warns Media

Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth FBI director on Friday, delivering a stern message to the media to leave FBI agents out of their reporting, while promising a singular system of justice and vowing to uphold the Constitution.

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