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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Macron hits back at Trump’s ‘strange’ claim on French territory — RT World News
French President Macron rejects Trump’s map labeling Saint-Pierre and Miquelon as U.S. territory, reaffirming French sovereignty amid online dispute.
- 7 min
- France
Military / WarThe Veil
Is Yemen Heading Back to All-Out War? Saudis Launch Strikes as Houthis Take Control of Red Sea Coast
Riyadh launches airstrikes as Houthis tighten grip on Yemen’s Red Sea corridor, raising risks to shipping, energy flows, and humanitarian access.
- 8 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis
Saudi Arabia closes a critical oil pipeline after a drone strike reportedly launched from Iraq, raising regional energy security and market risks.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back
Signals from Tehran point to a structural shift away from deniable proxies, as costs rise and payoffs fall, prompting moves toward more direct deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant back to normal after weeks in emergency mode — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
After two weeks on diesel backups amid conflict disruptions, the Enerhodar nuclear plant has returned to normal operations, easing immediate risk.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Voters in key midterm races push back on data centers, and the U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers: Weekend Rundown
Voters resist data center expansion in key midterms as the U.S. targets Iranian oil tankers, signaling domestic caution and calibrated overseas force.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Abdul El-Sayed hits back at Israel questions, suggests his name and faith are behind press scrutiny
Michigan Senate hopeful says media focus on his stance is shaped by his name and faith, urging fair coverage while engaging on national security.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeThe Veil
China hits back at G20 statement on its reliance on exports, accusing them of 'promoting protectionism'
Beijing rejects a G20 note on its export reliance, calling it protectionist, and signals pushback to U.S. and EU measures tied to Iran and trade.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Conservative journalists fire back at Washington Post after report claiming Pentagon 'secretly installed' them
Rob Maness, Kurt Schlichter, and Thomas Anderson deny a Washington Post report alleging the Pentagon secretly installed them, fueling D.C. media debate.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%
In Ottawa, Trump’s 50% tariff threat on Canadian autos, trucks, and metals raises retaliation risks and supply chain strain across North America.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
CNN fires back at Trump White House over attacks on reporter, calls them 'beneath the office'
Network defends Kristen Holmes after criticism from Trump team, calling the remarks beneath the office and reaffirming press freedoms.
- 8 min
- United States
World TradeThe Veil
South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars back
Kospi turns bullish after a month-long rebound, driven by AI-linked and semiconductor names amid stronger foreign and retail demand.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Rogue parrot attacks players during Brazilian U-15 soccer game, then comes back and does it again
A rogue parrot repeatedly swooped players, forcing multiple stoppages during Flamengo vs Ceará at the Brazil U-15 Cup in Brasília. No injuries reported.
- 7 min
- Brazil
Military / WarThe Veil
Pentagon fires back after Mark Kelly accuses Pete Hegseth of targeting women and Black military officers
Defense officials reject claims that women and Black officers were targeted, insisting advancement is merit-based amid rising oversight pressures.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran targets U.S. forces in Jordan, Trump says the U.S. will hit back
Washington reviews purported Iran missile strike video from Jordan base as Trump signals U.S. will hit back, raising risks of U.S.–Iran escalation.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
Vacation paradise evacuated as raging wildfire threatens to roar back amid high winds
Authorities on Paros, Greece ordered evacuations as winds threaten wildfire resurgence, disrupting tourism and ferry plans during peak season.
- 6 min
- Greece
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump: U.S. in 'Very Deep Talks' with Iran — ‘Strong Military Action’ if Diplomacy Fails
From Washington, Trump says U.S. is in deep talks with Iran, warns of strong military action if diplomacy fails; details and timeline remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pulled back from the Arctic, for now. NATO must act before those troops return
Satellite images show reduced Arctic defenses but major base growth near Finland–Norway, signaling a short window for NATO to adjust posture.
- 7 min
- Arctic
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.N. envoy Mike Waltz says a pause targets diplomacy as U.S. repositions forces, amid bipartisan attention and UN talks on managing U.S.–Iran tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran is showing it can still fight back
Tehran’s strikes and Houthi threats near Bab el-Mandeb signal a coordinated campaign testing deterrence and raising risks to shipping and naval traffic.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
US and Iran push past prior limits, raising miscalculation risk as military postures harden; de-escalation options narrow amid pressure in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. launches back-to-back waves of strikes against Iran
Washington confirms back-to-back strikes on Iran-linked targets, the fifth day of action, as tensions rise and market, diplomatic risks loom.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-Iran Latest: Attacks continue over control of Strait of Hormuz as Tehran calls diplomacy "futile"
Tehran calls diplomacy futile as attacks and skirmishes persist, raising risks to shipping, energy infrastructure, and regional security in the Gulf.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Rogan says Trump ‘f---ed it up,’ may have handed country back to the Dems in 2028 with unpopular Iran war
Joe Rogan says Trump’s Iran war risks voter backlash, potentially shifting independents and boosting Democrats in 2028.
- 7 min
- Iran