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24 results for “u.s. defense policy”
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N. panel accuses U.S. of committing war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts find reasonable grounds of U.S. war crimes tied to actions in Iran, escalating legal and diplomatic pressure from Washington to Teh...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N.-backed experts allege U.S. war crimes in Iran
Geneva-commissioned rights experts say U.S. actions tied to Iran amount to war crimes, intensifying scrutiny and diplomatic pressure on Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
Washington and Tehran temper rhetoric after Iran briefly seized a U.S. submersible near its coast, signaling control as markets watch Strait of Hormuz r...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Tehran threatens attacks after U.S. strikes Iranian tankers
Iran warns of consequences after U.S. airstrikes reportedly sank three Iranian-linked ships, heightening Gulf tensions and maritime risk.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How U.S. Allies Can Resist Washington’s Bullying
Allies weigh coordinated legal and diplomatic steps to defend the ICC, balancing principled stances with risks to trade, defense, and tech ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites
Washington confirms a targeted strike on Iran’s Larak Island, damaging infrastructure and disrupting shipping as regional militaries and markets brace.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran
Trump signals a pause in U.S. strikes as talks explore limited de-escalation; details, verification, and sanctions scope remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran targets U.S. forces in Jordan, Trump says the U.S. will hit back
Washington reviews purported Iran missile strike video from Jordan base as Trump signals U.S. will hit back, raising risks of U.S.–Iran escalation.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. troops
President Trump honored four fallen U.S. service members in a late-night dignified transfer at Dover, amid rising focus on force protection and policy.
- 7 min
- United States