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Trump Threatens to “Annihilate” Iran and Its People in UN Address
At the UN in New York, Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran and its people, alarming diplomats and raising concerns over law, markets, and escalation.
- 7 min
- United States
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US lifts sanctions targeting Eritrea's ruling party and the military
Treasury ends measures targeting Eritrea’s leadership and forces, signaling a policy shift from Washington with cautious regional and market watch.
- 7 min
- Eritrea
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Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
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Trump is fighting Iran with strategic clarity — and America is winning
U.S. launches coordinated strikes, cyber ops, and tighter sanctions to curb Iran’s nuclear, missile, and drone capabilities; markets brace for fallout.
- 7 min
- Iran
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GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
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Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Fresh cross-border attacks on energy sites defy Trump’s halt claim, raising risks to power supply, services, and regional stability as winter nears.
- 7 min
- Russia
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Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
U.S. signals de-escalation may rely on Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow, citing their channels to Tehran as energy and shipping risks mount.
- 7 min
- India
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Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
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9/11 responder recounts rescue and recovery efforts, health struggles after attacks
Retired NYC warden Richard Palmer details 9/11 rescue work and lasting illnesses, renewing focus on responder health as the 25th anniversary nears.
- 7 min
- United States
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Iran threatens tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Washington confirms strikes on Iranian naval assets as Iran warns oil tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait, heightening Gulf shipping risk.
- 7 min
- United States
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Russian strikes continue following visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv
Ballistic strikes targeted Kyiv after visits by Witkoff and Kushner; air defenses engaged as authorities assess casualties and damage.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
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This woman was the link between the Soviets, the CIA, and feminism
A retrospective probes Steinem’s ties to U.S. intelligence, Soviet narratives, and feminism, reframing women’s rights as a Cold War battleground.
- 7 min
- United States
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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
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Pentagon orders mandatory testosterone tests for male troops 30 and older
Starting 2026, U.S. service members 30+ face mandatory testosterone tests; low-T gets voluntary treatment. Policy raises privacy and readiness questions.
- 7 min
- United States
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U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
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Send your questions for Richard Engel on Ukraine and more
Submit questions for Richard Engel in Kyiv on the deadly warehouse strike, air defenses, logistics, and what to expect in the coming weeks.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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Trump threatens to raise auto, truck and metal tariffs on Canada
From Ottawa, Trump warned of raising U.S. tariffs on Canadian autos, parts, trucks, and metals, escalating trade tensions with implications for supply c...
- 7 min
- Canada
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Pentagon fires 3 employees from Stars and Stripes after CBS News interview
Defense Department dismisses publisher, editor, and reporter in Arlington, raising issues of editorial independence and Pentagon-media oversight.
- 7 min
- United States
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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
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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
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs – MOD
Moscow confirms a reciprocal exchange of 103 prisoners each, mediated by the UAE, marking a significant humanitarian move amid ongoing hostilities.
- 7 min
- Russia
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The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
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Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine