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24 results for “u.s. government”
Military / WarThe Veil
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Rising debt costs and a fractious Assembly raise the stakes as France readies its finance bill, with OAT volatility and a confidence test looming.
- 7 min
- France
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 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 / WarThe Veil
U.N. panel says "reasonable grounds" to believe U.S. committed war crimes with two strikes in Iran
Rights experts find reasonable grounds U.S. violated IHL in two Iran strikes, prompting calls for review, accountability, and diplomatic scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Hillary Clinton: 'I hate' Trump and Netanyahu's governments but love America and Israel
In D.C., Hillary Clinton says she hates Trump and Netanyahu governments but affirms love for America and Israel, separating leaders from nations.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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 / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: U.S. May Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site ‘Very Soon’
From Washington, Trump says the U.S. may hit Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site “very soon,” raising tensions and market risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth
Pentagon oversight moves spur alarm over limits on Stars and Stripes’ independent reporting, raising questions on transparency and government-funded media.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
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
What sparked the latest U.S. strikes against Iran
Washington says weekend strikes followed new U.S. sanctions on Tehran, signaling deterrence amid rising regional tensions and market risk concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
FBI seizes QTFY domains after intrusions at U.S. agencies and DOE labs, with data stolen from 300+ orgs; action announced in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. threatens to hit Iran's trade partners with secondary economic sanctions
Washington signals tougher measures targeting firms and banks aiding Iranian commerce, raising compliance risks across energy, shipping, and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
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 / WarThe Veil
Eye Opener: Trump threatens to bomb U.S. ally
From Washington, Trump threatened a U.S. ally and floated making the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, alarming diplomats and energy markets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. military denies supply crisis on Navy ship
CENTCOM and the Navy reject claims of shortages on a Middle East–based vessel, citing adequate logistics and mission readiness amid scrutiny.
- 7 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
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran War Has Left the U.S. Dangerously Exposed
U.S. analysts warn the Iran war revealed missile defense, logistics, and C2 weaknesses, raising risks at bases and chokepoints and straining alliances.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Hackers Keep Going After U.S. Water Supplies
Officials report Iran-linked intrusions probing water systems, exposing OT and remote access gaps. Most impacts were contained; new federal guidance iss...
- 7 min
- United States