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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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
In Washington, Trump backs Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race, sharpening crime rhetoric as both parties vie to sway moderates.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
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
Military / WarThe Veil
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Iran Threatens South Korea with ‘Serious Consequences’ for Deploying to Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warns Seoul of “serious consequences” if it sends forces to the Strait of Hormuz, heightening risks for shipping, insurers, and regional stability.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
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
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
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
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
South Korea's Lee wants military airbase relocated by mid-2028 for chip cluster
President Lee urges moving Gwangju military airbase by mid-2028 to unlock land for a semiconductor hub, pending defense, environmental, and community ap...
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
The South African company thriving on the US-Israeli war on Iran — RT Africa
RT Africa: South Africa’s Sasol projects up to 84% earnings jump as US–Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks lift global oil prices.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
South Korea's president invokes dramatic Japan realty crash to push domestic property agenda
President warns of systemic risk from housing concentration, signaling macroprudential curbs and rebalancing capital toward productive sectors.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran