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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Hillary Clinton: 'I hate' Trump and Netanyahu's governments but love America and Israel
In D.C., Hillary Clinton says she hates Trump and Netanyahu governments but affirms love for America and Israel, separating leaders from nations.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
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
Military / WarThe Veil
South Korea Reviews Military Options to Enter Strait of Hormuz
South Korea weighs potential deployment to protect shipping; no decision or timeline yet as officials assess security, coalition, and economic impacts.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia and India expanding industrial cooperation – Moscow — RT India
Moscow signals readiness to share technology with India, widening cooperation in manufacturing, energy equipment, and transport; details pending.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis
In Beijing and Ankara, Erdogan signals closer China–Russia engagement while maintaining Western ties, testing NATO balance and multi-vector diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Military / WarThe Veil
Why August 1991 failed to bring peace between Russia and the West — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT revisits the 1991 coup’s aftermath, arguing unclear Cold War end terms and NATO expansion fueled lasting mistrust shaping today’s standoffs.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Pentagon told to reduce joint drills seen as costly and hostile to North Korea, signaling a turn toward cost-sharing and economic ties with Seoul.
- 7 min
- North Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman face off in a South Carolina GOP runoff to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat, with turnout and endorsements key.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness
Trump move to scale back joint exercises raises deterrence, alliance credibility, and readiness questions across the Korean Peninsula.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
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
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Seoul says joint exercises are curtailed on Trump’s directive, prompting reviews of readiness, signaling to North Korea, and alliance planning.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
President Lee says South Korea must prepare after Trump moves to reduce joint exercises, stressing they’re defensive amid alliance and deterrence shifts.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns
Washington move to cut joint exercises alarms Seoul, raising questions over readiness, deterrence, and the durability of U.S. commitments in Northeast A...
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Trump ordered U.S. military to reduce exercises with South Korea
Directive from Washington cuts scope and frequency of joint exercises, signaling shifts in deterrence and alliance dynamics across the Korean Peninsula.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump orders military to reduce exercises with South Korea
From Washington, Trump directs a scale-back of joint drills with South Korea, signaling a shift in U.S.–ROK posture as details and timelines remain pend...
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
On Aug. 16, 2026, Trump ordered a substantial cut to U.S.–ROK exercises, linking it to Seoul’s Iran war position and signaling a shift in peninsula policy.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
South Korea proposes dialogue to end war with North Korea
South Korea’s president invites North Korea to peace talks, seeking a shift from armistice to a peace mechanism; details and timelines not set.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Washington shifts its final Pacific carrier to prioritize Iran and the Western Hemisphere, leaving a temporary gap in Asia’s deterrence posture.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
‘Don’t come out, you’ll be killed’: Palestinians recount Israeli settler violence in West Bank — RT World News
Palestinians in Qusra say settlers surrounded homes as IDF declared a closed military zone, citing gunfire, break-in attempts, and delayed emergency aid.
- 7 min
- Palestine
World TradeThe Veil
South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars back
Kospi turns bullish after a month-long rebound, driven by AI-linked and semiconductor names amid stronger foreign and retail demand.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Moscow’s response for seizing Russian vessels will put West in its place – Carl Zha to RT — RT World News
Russia warns it will match any Western seizures of Russia-linked ships, raising maritime security risks and potential impacts on energy and grain trade.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States