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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
Tehran signals shipping could resume if Washington accepts its framework, putting pressure on US diplomacy as energy and freight risks mount.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Britain’s rhetorical war, Zelensky’s UN crashout, deep state media exposed: RT stories that shaped the week — RT World News
RT’s roundup spotlights UK’s hardened Ukraine stance, Zelensky’s UN procedural gambit, and claims of coordinated Western media messaging.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
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
Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi
Gulf states scrapped a planned Iran meeting after a new Houthi attack on Saudi, sharpening Red Sea tensions and raising risks to shipping and energy flows.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’
Mandi Remington condemns Iowa’s new prohibition on city and county cash aid pilots, fueling a home-rule fight over welfare policy and governance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fatwas, holy wars and socialism: Inside the Islamic conference where El-Sayed drew a hero’s welcome
Abdul El-Sayed drew a hero’s welcome as speakers debated Islamophobia, U.S. power, and clerical responses, signaling sharper ideological divides.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 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
Threats to civilian ships and aircraft constitute ‘state terrorism’ – Putin
In Moscow, Putin condemned attacks or threats against Russian ships and aircraft as “state terrorism,” signaling tougher security and policy responses.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada’s state TV orders staff not to call 9
Internal guidance urges neutral terminology ahead of 25th anniversary events in New York, drawing swift public and political reaction.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Woman Arrested in Plot to Bomb New York State Capitol
Justice Dept. says woman arrested in Isis-inspired plan; plot in prep stage, no injuries or damage. Security reviews expected after Aug. 21 action.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
US woman charged with ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol — RT World News
Albany authorities charge a woman with plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol and assassinate lawmakers; security heightened statewide.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ
Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future
Andrei Klepach was dismissed in Moscow after cautioning that Russia faces capacity and financing limits as EU readies new sanctions on its industry.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Netanyahu hits London with ‘Islamic Britain’ jibe — RT World News
In London, Netanyahu’s comment about an “Islamic Britain” draws swift pushback, straining UK–Israel ties and fueling debates on security and speech.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Francesca Hong Releases First Statement After Primary Defeat
After an upset gubernatorial primary defeat, Hong addresses supporters, signals next steps, and weighs unity moves in key battleground Wisconsin.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead of Indiana state Senate primary
Paula Copenhaver edges incumbent in Indiana GOP Senate primary after recount; lead is provisional pending canvass and potential legal review.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Government CorruptionThe Veil
Investigators probe whether Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states
Investigators examine coordinated intrusions at water systems in seven states, assessing Iranian ties as DHS and FBI work to contain risks and secure OT.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
State Department raises travel warning for part of Spain as migrant surge sparks military deployment
State Department urges reconsider travel to Ceuta as Spain deploys military to manage mass arrivals, tighten border security, and stabilize services.
- 7 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US state mistakenly let hundreds of non-citizens vote — RT World News
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error registered thousands, enabling nearly 400 to vote; officials probe voter systems amid election security scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Declassified Intelligence Records: China ‘Compromised’ at Least 18 State Voter Rolls
White House releases files alleging China accessed at least 18 U.S. state voter databases, spurring inquiries from election and intelligence officials.
- 7 min
- China