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24 results for “state of the union”
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran signals de-escalation for sanctions relief and security guarantees as UN and Europeans shape steps; markets watch for verification and timing.
- 8 min
- Iran
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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Putin praises Moscow’s role in supporting Russian troops — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
On Moscow City Day, Putin praised the capital’s role in aiding Russian forces, emphasizing unity, resilience, and long-term commitment to the war effort.
- 7 min
- Russia
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Freedom 250 Grand Prix attendees talk about American pride in the midst of historic event
Fans celebrate motorsport and the U.S. semiquincentennial as President Trump takes a ceremonial lap at the Washington, D.C. event.
- 8 min
- United States
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
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
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Polish president’s rant about killing Russians driven by ‘impotent rage’ – Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia rebukes Poland after reported remarks by President Nawrocki, calling them incitement driven by “historical complexes” and “impotent rage.”
- 8 min
- Russia