Biden administration combats Russian disinformation by charging RT employees and seizing Kremlin-linked domains.
The Biden administration has taken significant steps to combat Russian disinformation ahead of the November election, charging two RT employees and seizing 32 Kremlin-associated domains to prevent influence on American voters through propaganda.
In other news, Honduras has extradited alleged drug trafficker Mario Jose Calix to the US, amidst diplomatic tensions with Washington over perceived interference by US Ambassador Laura Dogu. This was the final extradition after President Xiomara Castro ended the treaty, following the previous extraditions including that of former President Hernandez.
Meanwhile, Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation concerning Israel's destruction of homes and farms in eastern Gaza, which has unlawfully affected around 58 square kilometers and damaged 90 percent of buildings, violating international laws.
Despite the conflict, there’s a positive development from the World Health Organization, which successfully completed the first phase of a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, reaching nearly 200,000 children. This effort comes in response to the first polio case in 25 years and aims to fully vaccinate over 640,000 children amid tough conditions.
Turning to Syria, twelve soldiers have been killed by the Al-Qaeda-linked group HTS in Latakia province, marking this year's deadliest attack. This incident is part of the ongoing conflict, which has seen over 500,000 deaths and widespread displacement since 2011, despite a ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey.
Lastly, looking ahead to September 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President
Donald Trump will engage in a debate at the National Constitution Center with muted microphones, moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis. Harris' team accepted the debate rules to avoid Trump skipping the event, which will enforce strict timing and conduct regulations for a civilized discussion.