Politics Iran projects defiance after leadership losses amid heavy US and Israeli strikes
Iran’s government is navigating a severe leadership shock after top commanders and the supreme leader were killed in foreign strikes, as a…
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Politics Netherlands seeks clarity on objectives after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
Dutch leader Rob Jetten wants to know the objectives behind the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and says legality concerns must be resolved…
Politics Pentagon says it is tracking alleged Russia-Iran intelligence sharing amid conflict
The Pentagon and White House say they are aware of reports that Russia gave Iran information on U.S. positions and are monitoring…
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At Ecuador's request, U.S. Southern Command aided a strike on a Comandos de la Frontera training camp using helicopters, aircraft, drones and…
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An analysis of Europe’s choices following the 28 February 2026 US and Israeli offensive on Iran, its regional ripple effects and concrete…
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Two high‑profile U.S. operations — an arrest in Venezuela and a strike in Iran — have unsettled Moscow and exposed tensions in…
Politics How the Iran conflict tested the EU’s unity during Cyprus’ presidency
As missiles and counterstrikes rattled the Middle East, the EU rushed to coordinate protection for citizens and critical trade routes while internal…
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Television commentators and investigative reports unpack the controversies surrounding Kristi Noem's time at the Department of Homeland Security and the implications of…
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President Trump said cuba could be next after the conflict with Iran, while disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and naval clashes…
Politics How the Middle East war disrupted Cyprus’ EU presidency and reshaped Brussels’ response
Cyprus' rotating EU presidency has been disrupted by the Middle East war, prompting meeting cancellations, heightened security concerns and questions about the…
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President Trump invites a coalition of regional allies to mar-a-lago for a summit aimed at reducing China’s sway, but experts say meaningful…
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The Justice Department posted additional Epstein-related records that include previously withheld FBI interview summaries about allegations naming President Trump, prompting renewed congressional…
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A revealing look at how Vance is reconciling support for Trump on Iran with doubts from the anti-intervention right and the implications…
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A concise look at Russia’s reported sharing of targeting data with Iran, the operation’s doctrinal logic and the military use of advanced…
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On February 25, 1956, Nikita Khrushchev’s closed-door address broke decades of silence about Stalin’s crimes, opening a limited era of reform and…
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz convenes a high-stakes meeting with industry, employer, trade and craft association leaders at the International Handwerksmesse in Munich, while…