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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
Military / WarThe Veil
Britain’s rhetorical war, Zelensky’s UN crashout, deep state media exposed: RT stories that shaped the week — RT World News
RT’s roundup spotlights UK’s hardened Ukraine stance, Zelensky’s UN procedural gambit, and claims of coordinated Western media messaging.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
Blast hits military site in NATO state — RT World News
Seven injured in a blast at a Sweden military-associated shooting range; site and conditions unconfirmed as authorities investigate the cause.
- 7 min
- Sweden
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
Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’
Mandi Remington condemns Iowa’s new prohibition on city and county cash aid pilots, fueling a home-rule fight over welfare policy and governance.
- 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 / WarThe Veil
Threats to civilian ships and aircraft constitute ‘state terrorism’ – Putin
In Moscow, Putin condemned attacks or threats against Russian ships and aircraft as “state terrorism,” signaling tougher security and policy responses.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada’s state TV orders staff not to call 9
Internal guidance urges neutral terminology ahead of 25th anniversary events in New York, drawing swift public and political reaction.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Woman Arrested in Plot to Bomb New York State Capitol
Justice Dept. says woman arrested in Isis-inspired plan; plot in prep stage, no injuries or damage. Security reviews expected after Aug. 21 action.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future
Andrei Klepach was dismissed in Moscow after cautioning that Russia faces capacity and financing limits as EU readies new sanctions on its industry.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war: Are U.S. casualties being covered up?
Signals from Washington suggest names removed from casualty lists, raising concerns over data integrity, transparency, and next-of-kin notifications.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
State Department raises travel warning for part of Spain as migrant surge sparks military deployment
State Department urges reconsider travel to Ceuta as Spain deploys military to manage mass arrivals, tighten border security, and stabilize services.
- 7 min
- Spain