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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
Tehran signals shipping could resume if Washington accepts its framework, putting pressure on US diplomacy as energy and freight risks mount.
- 7 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
Military / WarBehind The Veil
In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly
World leaders opened the UNGA in New York with speeches on wars, aid access, cease-fires, and AI governance, setting the tone for talks this week.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders meet in New York to tackle security, humanitarian strain, and reform, with outcomes judged on implementable frameworks over grand statements.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
On the 25th anniversary, a New York dispatch weighs whether the U.S. can unwind post‑9/11 norms and pursue oversight, transparency, and balanced security.
- 8 min
- United States
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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeBehind The Veil
Sberbank buys Delhi business towers for Russia-India trade hub — RT India
Sberbank acquires two New Delhi business towers to anchor a bilateral trade and finance center, bolstering settlement, clearing, and corporate services.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs
Washington announces 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after talks collapse, prompting swift retaliation plans and market, supply chain volatility.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
GOP Rep. McCormick: Iran Has ‘Been Even More Defiant’ ‘Since the War’
GOP Rep. McCormick says Iran’s posture has hardened post-war amid regional tensions, proxy activity, and U.S. policy debates on sanctions and deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump trade chief warns Canada walked away from 'the best deal' to trigger 50% U.S. tariffs
USTR Jamieson Greer says Canada left talks on a “best deal,” warning 50% U.S. tariffs could follow, escalating trade tensions and supply chain risks.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms
Washington negotiators edge toward agreement before a 50% tariff deadline, with businesses warning of supply chain risks and price pressures.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Beshear says U.S. needs to "fix the darn government," including abolishing Electoral College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls to “fix the darn government,” urging Electoral College abolition amid 2026 races and election policy debates.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Rep. Haley Stevens on Israel, the Democratic Party and PAC money
In Jerusalem, Rep. Haley Stevens discusses Israel policy, PAC donations, and Democratic Party debates as her Senate primary intensifies.
- 8 min
- Israel
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How George Soros and Socialism Caused the Invasion of Spain
Breitbart’s Alex Marlow spotlights Spain’s migration debate, airing unverified claims amid broader discourse on security, governance, and public opinion.
- 8 min
- Spain
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Watch Live: Donald Trump Visits the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
Donald Trump speaks at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, with remarks set for 19:01 UTC on July 1, 2026.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa
Intimidation and violence push foreign nationals to flee in South Africa; authorities and aid groups race to curb vigilante threats and displacement.
- 8 min
- South Africa
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Denmark proposes ending protections for Ukrainians fleeing the draft
Proposal would tighten temporary protection rules, prompting reviews and possible departures amid EU law scrutiny and diplomatic pushback.
- 7 min
- Denmark
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Meanwhile, in the Western Hemisphere…
Reports point to ongoing U.S. air and naval presence, drills, and logistics across Latin America, coordinated from Washington, with varied regional impa...
- 7 min
- United States