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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
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 / WarBehind The Veil
9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
On the 25th anniversary, a New York dispatch weighs whether the U.S. can unwind post‑9/11 norms and pursue oversight, transparency, and balanced security.
- 8 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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump fires back after protester interrupts Myrtle Beach rally for Graham: 'Mom is voting for us'
A brief protest disrupted Trump’s Myrtle Beach rally for Sen. Darline Graham, prompting a quip as security intervened and the event quickly resumed.
- 8 min
- USA
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after rare Hamas talks over stalled Gaza plan
Envoy Jared Kushner met PM Netanyahu after rare Hamas contacts, testing steps to revive Gaza security, governance, and aid negotiations.
- 7 min
- Israel
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
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
Fresh strikes on commercial ships deepen risks to Suez-linked trade as U.S. and Houthis issue dueling claims and Iran war diplomacy hits an impasse.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes
Tehran rejects peace talks while reports say the U.S. canceled strikes, keeping Washington–Tehran tensions high amid unclear back-channel diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says new Iran talks will start Monday after calling off attacks
From Washington, Trump says U.S. and Iran will meet Monday after pausing planned strikes, signaling a shift to diplomacy amid heightened tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikes
Former U.S. President Trump says indirect Iran talks will restart Monday in Tehran, reviving a stalled track to ease tensions despite unresolved issues.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Where U.S.-Iran talks stand as war appears to expand to Egypt
Indirect talks continue via Pakistani intermediaries while clashes widen to Egypt, raising risks for Suez trade, security, and regional diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Egypt
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 claims US and Iran having ‘friendly’ talks — RT World News
Trump claims Washington and Tehran are in friendly talks after a pause in US strikes, warning force could resume if negotiations fail.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran if new talks stall
President Trump signaled the U.S. could resume strikes on Iran if new diplomacy stalls, keeping pressure high as Tehran and Washington test de-escalation.
- 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