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Travel Alerts and Major FBI Indictments Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:16 AM Key Stories U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert for Ebola —  https://share.google/aimode/0ptAQUDxUVcrWNIQ2 - AI Mode Effective May 2026, travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan must reroute through Washington Dulles for health screenings amid a Central African outbreak. FBI Indicts Raul Castro for 1996 Shoot-down — The DOJ has unsealed murder charges against the former Cuban president regarding the downing of a civilian aircraft nearly three decades ago. Iran Halts Export of Weapons-Grade Uranium — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly ordered that enriched uranium stay in the country to prevent being vulnerable to U.S. and Israeli strikes. Legal Battle Over New Mossad Chief — Israel's High Court has stalled the appointment of Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, citing vetting failures related to a past intelligence operation involving a minor. Shipping Container Cartel Busted by DOJ — Four major ...

Global Friction and Surveillance Debates Heat Up Monday, May 11, 2026 12:22 PM Key Stories Venice Biennale jury quits over political row — The entire prize jury for the prestigious Venice Biennale has resigned just days before the opening due to disagreements over Russia and Israels participation. Iranian official slams US negotiations — A senior Iranian security official recently claimed that talks are futile and that Iran used a ceasefire solely to rebuild its military supplies. Security experts defend controversial surveillance tool — Proponents of FISA Section 702 are making a push to keep the program, calling it a vital tool for stopping everything from spying to terrorism. CIA eyes cartel activity near the border — Intelligence work is shifting focus toward cartel operations in Mexico, treating the drug trade and corruption as immediate national security threats. Deep dive into Russian historical paranoia — A new essay explores the weird origins of Russias distrust of the We...