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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism over her plunging-neckline dress at a White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Live Updates: Iran warns "geography of the war" would expand in response to any new U.S. assault
Tehran cautions the conflict’s scope may expand if the U.S. launches new attacks, signaling regional risks to security, energy routes, and stability.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia extends ban on Western food imports through 2028 — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Moscow renews embargo on specified Western food products through 2028, aiming to support domestic producers and manage external economic pressures.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin pauses strikes on Kiev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia halts strikes on Kyiv for three days as U.S. intermediaries explore de-escalation; Ukraine gives no reciprocal pledge, risks remain.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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
Vance defends Trump's AI post of Kharg Island bombing: "he's sending a message to the Iranians"
In Tehran, JD Vance backs Trump’s AI image of a Kharg Island bombing as deliberate messaging to Iran, igniting debate over AI in geopolitics.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Kremlin reveals why CIA chief visited Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Peskov says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met security services in a standard inter-agency contact, not with Putin, with no policy outcomes announced.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
Pence: Stopping ballistic attacks in Ukraine will ‘take the last fighting tool out of Vladimir Putin’s hands’
In Moscow context, Pence and Zelensky call for stronger air and missile defense support to blunt Russian ballistic strikes and shift battlefield leverage.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russian volunteers shoot down much-hyped Ukrainian missile with machine-gun (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russian media says a volunteer unit in Kursk shot down a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo with machine-gun fire; video shared, verification pending.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin hints at ‘catastrophic scenario’ for Ukraine — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
From Moscow, Putin cautions Kyiv over strikes on economic infrastructure, signaling possible escalations affecting energy and supply chains.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin warns of ‘catastrophic scenario’ for Ukraine
After Kyiv strikes economic targets, Putin signals potential retaliation and pressure on infrastructure and energy routes, raising regional risk.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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
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
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
Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian in Moscow region – governor — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Officials say an 83-year-old man died and six were injured after hundreds of drones were intercepted; debris caused damage across the Moscow area.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
Tehran dismisses Trump’s bid to label the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising concerns over energy security and maritime freedom of navigation.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
In Washington, Trump said he may declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising tensions amid Iran war and scrutiny of White House messaging.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead of Indiana state Senate primary
Paula Copenhaver edges incumbent in Indiana GOP Senate primary after recount; lead is provisional pending canvass and potential legal review.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelensky would lose presidential election – poll — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT cites a Socis poll indicating Zelensky would currently lose a presidential race amid wartime fatigue and economic strain across Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine