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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?
Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.
- 7 min
- Latvia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump denies Iran concessions in ‘hoax’ report — RT World News
Trump calls reports of Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions a “hoax”; the account does not verify whether an offer was made.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AI threat ‘not a hoax’ – Bill Gates — RT World News
Gates argues AI safeguards would not benefit China, while Trump opposes restrictions. No specific policy proposal was identified.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump rejects Iran’s ‘unacceptable’ demands (VIDEO) — RT World News
Trump calls Iran’s demands “unacceptable” as he rejects a proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks. The report does not det...
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s biggest steelmaker halts production — RT Business News
Ukraine’s largest steelmaker stops production after repeated missile strikes damage facilities, disrupting exports and supply chains.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
UK makes military pledge to Saudi Arabia — RT World News
London pledges RAF refueling support to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen-linked threats to Red Sea and Gulf of Aden shipping, signaling a larger logistics role.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump considering ‘blowing up’ Iran – Fox News
Fox News says Trump is considering Iran moves—military action, tougher sanctions, or direct talks with President Pezeshkian. No decision yet.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
CENTCOM puts price tag on Iran war — RT World News
CENTCOM pegs Iran conflict posture at $43.6B, including $28.1B for munitions replenishment, signaling sustained readiness and budget scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Blast hits military site in NATO state — RT World News
Seven injured in a blast at a Sweden military-associated shooting range; site and conditions unconfirmed as authorities investigate the cause.
- 7 min
- Sweden
Military / WarThe Veil
Dozens killed in Gaza collapse (VIDEOS) — RT World News
A damaged Gaza City apartment block collapsed on Sept. 16, killing at least 21, with many missing as rescues continue amid ongoing hostilities.
- 7 min
- Palestine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump blames fuel price spike on Zelensky — RT World News
In Washington, Trump blamed rising U.S. diesel costs on Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil sites, tying price pressure to U.S. support for Kyiv.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Finland's Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATO
Speaking to Germany’s Bild in Berlin, President Stubb said Russia is unlikely to risk striking any NATO member, signaling steady deterrence and cohesion.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarThe Veil
US court backs Anthropic over Pentagon — RT World News
Washington court restores Anthropic’s federal contracting access, ruling DoD acted unlawfully over the firm’s military-use restrictions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
ICC head decries US sanctions — RT World News
ICC President Tomoko Akane says US sanctions on ICC officials risk undermining international justice cooperation and judicial independence.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Pentagon fires longtime publisher, editor, reporter from military newspaper Stars and Stripes
Defense Department fires the publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter in Washington, citing unauthorized media appearance; newsroom faces uncertainty.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Pentagon officials mulling the firing of military newspaper Stars and Stripes publisher
Officials in Washington may remove publisher Max Lederer before retirement, raising questions about press autonomy and stability at the military paper.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump abandons ‘hammer Iran ASAP’ approach – CNN — RT World News
CNN via RT says Trump paused rapid strike plans on Iran, opting for economic and diplomatic pressure, easing near-term risk but extending uncertainty.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States