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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Small bites from the UN: Canada's wider view, one chaotic rumor and reframing someone else's words
A New York UN roundup touches on Canada's perspective, an unverified rumor and reframed remarks. No policy shift or diplomatic fallout is established.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Mississippi's governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where's it going?
State-directed federal funds will bolster select rural providers, raising questions on transparency, equity, and timelines for services and staffing.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel’s “Unilateral Bullying” of the ICC
Coalition challenges U.S.-Israel pressure on the ICC, urging states and civil society to defend the Court’s independence during UN week in New York.
- 8 min
- Netherlands
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Foreign leader on Putin’s doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscow’s war machine
Edgars Rinkēvičs says Iranian drones bolster Russia in Ukraine, urging tighter allied sanctions, maritime interdiction, and intel sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump
U.S. Senate blocks resolution to end Iran war; GOP largely backs Trump, preserving current military authorities and executive latitude.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president vows fight ‘until our last breath’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian pledges to defend the nation, signaling a tougher security and foreign policy stance as regional frictions persist.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AI, Iran likely to be on agenda for Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping
White House readies high-stakes Trump–Xi talks in Washington, with AI governance and Iran likely on the agenda alongside trade, tech, and security.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators say
Republican senators say Trump agreed to tougher ethics rules in a sweeping crypto bill, aiming to build cross-party support ahead of a key vote.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his India visit, Iran’s President Pezeshkian vowed no surrender to the U.S. or Israel, while Modi called for dialogue and peace amid regional tensions.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran war largely ignored at the Republican midterm convention
At the U.S. GOP midterm convention, leaders largely avoided Iran war specifics, favoring domestic themes as Trump and officials offered brief mentions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says
Norway’s PM says a Russian drone nearly struck Zelenskyy’s aircraft before takeoff in Chișinău, prompting airspace closure and emergency coordination.
- 7 min
- Moldova
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman lauds Trump and Sen. McCormick in a surprise RNC cameo, elevating debate over the U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel proposal.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The impact of Trump’s crusade against Canada
Rising U.S. pressure on trade, borders, and resources strains U.S.–Canada ties, jolting supply chains and politics ahead of the U.S. campaign season.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: U.S. May Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site ‘Very Soon’
From Washington, Trump says the U.S. may hit Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site “very soon,” raising tensions and market risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance defends Trump's AI post of Kharg Island bombing: "he's sending a message to the Iranians"
In Tehran, JD Vance backs Trump’s AI image of a Kharg Island bombing as deliberate messaging to Iran, igniting debate over AI in geopolitics.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake
In Moscow, India’s Modi told Russia’s Putin the Ukraine war must end, signaling a de-escalation push while balancing ties and mediator potential.
- 6 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. bond intervention is like 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' JPMorgan's Sullivan says
JPMorgan’s James Sullivan says Treasury interventions may defer, not solve, fiscal and liquidity strains, risking higher term premia and volatility.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israel and America Agree on Gaza’s New Leader
Washington and Jerusalem align behind Ali Shaath for Gaza’s post-conflict leadership, eyeing technocratic stability amid uncertain local reception.
- 7 min
- Palestine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Colombia’s New President Faces His First Major Test
Days after taking office, de la Espriella faces his first test as a major earthquake prompts nationwide rescue efforts and infrastructure checks.
- 7 min
- Colombia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift
Right-leaning Abelardo de la Espriella takes office, facing a fragmented Congress, security and fiscal tests, and regional rightward realignment.
- 7 min
- Colombia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Sources say Trump allies are exploring ways to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising independence concerns as markets watch policy signals.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Marsha Blackburn Wins Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
AP and Decision Desk call Blackburn the Republican nominee, reshaping Tennessee’s race and unifying party support ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports from Tehran show rising shoplifting of staples as an expert warns the regime’s finances near collapse, amid inflation, shortages, and unrest risk.
- 7 min
- Iran