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World TradeThe Veil
The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
A war by any other name: Republicans recast Iran to fit a shifting agenda
Republicans recast U.S.–Iran hostilities to fit 2026 aims, blurring war labels and shaping policy debates, alliances, and risk signals from Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
In Dallas, Vice President JD Vance highlighted his young family to frame a values-first agenda and link personal biography to social policy aims.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
Trump proposes banning Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S., prompting GOP pushback and raising trade, airline, and legal questions in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Pentagon shake-up revives a presidential power play with a long history
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s exit spotlights Trump and Hegseth’s Pentagon resets, drawing Hill scrutiny over readiness, norms, and policy continuity.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
A US commander says facing Ukrainian hunters helped his troops figure out how to use armor in a drone-heavy fight
From Washington, a US commander says training vs Ukrainian drone teams is reshaping armor tactics with dispersion, EW, and air-defense integration.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Inside a Ukrainian maternity ward as Russian strikes intensify
Richard Engel reports from a fortified maternity ward in Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify, with staff sustaining deliveries despite power risks.
- 8 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Accuses U.S. Military of a War Crime
Tehran alleges unlawful U.S. strike after a month-long lull; Washington pressed to clarify rules of engagement as markets eye regional spillover.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump posts AI videos of key Iranian oil hub ‘being blown to smithereens’ — RT World News
AI-generated clips show a faux attack on Iran’s key oil hub, stoking tension and moderation calls despite no real strike, per RT.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
Washington confirms strikes near Strait of Hormuz; IRGC reports military and civilian casualties and vows retaliation amid shipping risk concerns.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Smithsonian-linked museum in El-Sayed’s backyard puts America’s post-9/11 response on trial
Smithsonian-affiliated AANM exhibit in Dearborn examines how post-9/11 policies and backlash affected Arab and Muslim communities, sparking public debate.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Ukraine launches major drone attack near Moscow as Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian village, killing at least 10 amid rising cross-border tensions.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Two people are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire
A military helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, igniting a fire and killing two on board. Officials secured the area; investigations are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Book reviews: ‘Cool Machine: A Novel’ and ‘The Renoir Girls: A Hidden History of Art, War & Betrayal’
Evening coverage in Paris links Whitehead’s trilogy finale with a probe into art provenance and wartime France, weighing memory, justice, and institutions.
- 8 min
- France
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Russia says a Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach, killing at least 7 people
Russian officials report a drone strike on a crowded beach killed at least seven, including children, and injured about 40. Kyiv has not detailed a resp...
- 8 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian museum warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump directs signs outside the National Museum of American History warning of “inaccurate” exhibits, raising autonomy and oversight questions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian
White House directs warning signs at Smithsonian museum entrances, challenging curatorial independence and likely prompting legal and institutional push...
- 8 min
- USA
Military / WarThe Veil
Stephen Miller says Iranian officials are 'desperate' to strike a deal with Trump after escalation
In Washington, Stephen Miller said Iranian officials are “desperate” to deal with Trump as U.S. operations resume, though the claim is unverified.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Will a U.S.-Iran Deal Include Kurds?
U.S. explores a limited deal with Iran that could sideline Kurdish security and politics, risking displacement, reprisals, and friction in Baghdad.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Jack Smith says DOJ ‘can’t do its job’ because of judges’ distrust of prosecutors
In Washington, Jack Smith says judicial distrust of prosecutors is hindering DOJ work, signaling institutional strain and risks to high-stakes cases.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Middle East Has a New Saudi-Led Axis
Riyadh guides a tightening bloc on security, energy, and reconstruction, shifting oil, shipping, and defense dynamics as Iran recalibrates after war.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Dem Rep. Smith: Some Dem Socialist Candidates ‘Dangerous’, ‘Fundamental Attack on America’ and Its ‘Premises’
Democratic Rep. Smith criticizes Democratic Socialist candidates as a threat to America’s core premises, sharpening intra-party lines before summer races.
- 7 min
- United States