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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The state of key races 35 days before midterms
A Marist poll reports Democratic leads in Ohio's Senate and governor races 35 days before the midterms. The brief provides no margins or methodology.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia continues daytime drone strikes in Kyiv
A signal reports continued daytime Russian drone strikes on Kyiv; its claim that North Korea is sending more troops lacks independent confirmation.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, full of workers
A drone set fire to the academy building on Sept. 28. Workers were reported inside, but injuries and the extent of the damage remain unknown.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly daytime attack
Russian drones struck Kyiv on Sept. 28, 2026, in a deadly daytime attack that hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
A woman was killed in a daytime strike at Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences as Russian attacks left at least seven dead across Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
In war's opening days, Iran's attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
Surprise scale and duration of Iranian attacks disrupted Fifth Fleet routines in Manama, straining communications, logistics, and local daily life.
- 7 min
- Bahrain
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections
Russia reports its largest aerial attack of the war, hitting oil and logistics sites near Moscow during final election day; at least two killed.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’
New program pairs students with U.S. agencies on live policy and AI, aiming a five-year head start for “ready day one” roles starting in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Would-be Trump killer practiced 100-yard shot day before Pennsylvania assassination attempt, FBI documents show
New FBI filings say Thomas Crooks rehearsed a 100-yard rifle shot a day before the Pennsylvania attempt, underscoring planning and premeditation.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Poland could cease to exist in days if it attacks Russia – Putin aide — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russian official Nikolay Patrushev says Poland could face destruction if it enters war with Russia, escalating rhetoric amid NATO-Russia tensions.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
In Dallas, Vice President JD Vance highlighted his young family to frame a values-first agenda and link personal biography to social policy aims.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted supplies
China tapped inventories and trimmed spot buys, easing volatility and stabilizing seaborne markets after Iran conflict disruptions since late February.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
At a Dallas rally, Trump said the Iran war would end after Election Day, framing the conflict as contingent on electoral outcomes to project competence.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
Average gasoline reached $4.14/gal over Labor Day, a record seasonal high, driven by Iran-related supply risks and US refinery outages and maintenance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes
Air raid sirens halted Kyiv school ceremonies after overnight missile strikes, highlighting civilian strain and likely shifts to safety protocols.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Putin ‘panicked’ as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment
Kyiv honors 35 years under sustained Russian attacks as Ukraine conducts deep strikes; both sides escalate messaging, with civilians facing disruptions.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian attack kills at least 2 in Ukraine, a day after deadly mall attack
Russian forces hit Ukraine, killing at least two a day after a mall attack killed 16, prompting scrutiny, aid pledges, and concern over infrastructure.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
D-Day for Iran, Meta on trial, Russia takes on the UK: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s London-focused roundup tracks Iran tensions, Russia-UK friction, a Meta court fight, Ukraine power rifts, and US legal moves shaping global risk.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
Allies end exercises six days early in a de-escalatory signal, aiming to ease tensions while maintaining deterrence across hubs in South Korea and the US.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
U.S. delays planned 50% tariffs on Canada for three days, easing near-term pressure as talks intensify and sectors reassess contingency plans.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible Iranian missile threat
Within a day of a credible Iranian missile threat, Trump was moved off Air Force One and flown on another aircraft in a Washington-led security response.
- 7 min
- United States