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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
GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end
Republican Senate hopefuls in toss-up states break with Trump on Iran, urging de-escalation amid U.S. fuel price spikes and election pressure.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders meet in New York to tackle security, humanitarian strain, and reform, with outcomes judged on implementable frameworks over grand statements.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security
Washington announces deal granting the U.S. permanent control over Greenland’s security, expanding Arctic defense roles and reshaping NATO coordination.
- 8 min
- Greenland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘To the victor the spoils’: Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab
Reports say Trump hailed a sweeping Venezuela oil pact, drawing backlash over U.S. leverage as markets, OPEC ties, and legal hurdles loom.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rebuilding bridges: the US lifts sanctions on Syria
Washington ends Syria sanctions, aiming to spur rebuilding, trade, and aid. Markets eye logistics, cement, power, and telecoms amid cautious oversight.
- 7 min
- Syria
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 criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
In New York, Trump criticized NBC while Treasury denied G20 credentials to NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters, raising press access concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli spies evacuate Netanyahu’s son from Miami over ‘significant threat’
Israeli security evacuated Yair Netanyahu from Miami over a significant, undisclosed threat. No injuries or arrests reported; probe and coordination ong...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei secures the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor, reinforcing Trump’s influence ahead of November’s general election.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
Justices hear arguments on whether Riverside County must return seized ballots, testing sheriff authority versus voter privacy and chain-of-custody rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Tehran asserts it has “defeated” the US, challenging Washington’s stance, while France and Saudi Arabia explore alternative diplomatic and economic chan...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s latest warning to the US signals the hardliners are just getting started
Iran issues a fresh warning to the US, testing resolve and hinting at wider asymmetric responses as regional security and energy routes face new risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
Bipartisan bill would let Trump levy tariffs up to 100% swiftly, shifting trade power to the White House as markets and allies brace for fallout.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz talks as cargo ship is attacked
Rhetoric over Strait of Hormuz talks intensifies after a cargo vessel is attacked, stoking market jitters and maritime security concerns near Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration calls itself the most transparent. Yet few details of the Iran war have been shared.
Public concern grows in Tehran as U.S. briefings tout success but omit goals, timelines, and costs, complicating oversight and allied planning.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Spanish Minister Fuels Blame on Israel over Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Óscar Puente’s online remarks tie Israel to Ceuta’s migrant pressures, stirring criticism and diplomatic concern as crossings and tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The Iran war: ‘despair’ in Washington
Reports point to widening gaps between U.S. claims and battlefield realities, allied concern over escalation, and rising risks centered on Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The Iran Expert Trump Fired
Dismissal in Washington spotlights friction between policy experts and executive priorities amid Iran debate and lobbying influence.
- 7 min
- United States