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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
We should use Reagan as a guide in handling our modern arms race with China
Policy call in Washington backs tighter AI chip exports to China, shaping U.S.–China talks and industry, with allies’ alignment key to enforcement.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Pennsylvania man accused of plotting ISIS attack arrested with rifle and 190 rounds of ammunition: DOJ
DOJ says a Pennsylvania man was arrested with a rifle and 190 rounds amid an alleged ISIS-inspired plot. No injuries reported; probe continues.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukrainians embed with US forces during drills to teach the latest in drone warfare
U.S. and Ukrainian troops ran joint drills in Washington to embed Ukraine’s drone warfare methods into U.S. doctrine, testing C2 and EW resilience.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US forces sink narco-refueling station linked to Ecuadorian cartel in Pacific: SOUTHCOM
SOUTHCOM says US forces destroyed a floating refueling hub tied to Ecuador’s Los Choneros, disrupting long-range trafficking routes. No casualties repor...
- 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 / 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
US Forces Strike Iranian Missile Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM hit launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce immediate threats to shipping as regional tensions and market risks rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
Crude gains over 1% as U.S. hits rocket sites on Larak Island, stoking supply risk in the Strait of Hormuz; markets watch for disruption signs.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
Facing U.S. pressure, Tehran hints at strategy recalibration as economic strain mounts and leverage over Hormuz wanes.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles
Moscow says British military assets inside and outside Ukraine could be targeted if Kyiv uses UK-supplied missiles, raising escalation risks.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Forces Evacuations in Nevada
Fast-moving wildfire triggers state of emergency, evacuation orders, shelters, and response efforts as winds and dry fuels hinder containment.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China
USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast, trimming visible Pacific presence and testing deterrence signals near China.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns
Washington move to cut joint exercises alarms Seoul, raising questions over readiness, deterrence, and the durability of U.S. commitments in Northeast A...
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones into Russia in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones targeted deep sites in Russia, igniting a Moscow-region logistics hub and disrupting transport amid intense air defenses.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
These Trump officials were left behind on Air Force One during president's intense secret plane swap
Covert plane swap amid reported Iranian missile threat left some Trump officials on a decoy aircraft as the president departed under tight secrecy.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report
During the Ankara NATO summit, Trump reportedly used a catering-truck plane swap and a decoy Air Force One amid an unconfirmed Iran-linked threat.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights
Leipzig/Halle Airport shut down after an explosive drone was found near a Ukrainian aircraft. No injuries reported; probe explores possible hybrid attack.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarThe Veil
Founder of Russian retailer Wildberries calls Ukrainian attacks 'acts of terrorism'
Wildberries’ founder condemns reported Ukrainian drone strikes as terrorism, citing civilian impact and service disruption; details on damage not given.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart' of democracy
New reports cite 25 years of noncitizens on rolls; NJ flags 6,600 ineligible registrations as Trump warns of risks to democracy.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Latest on Iran war after Saudi forces join U.S. strikes
Iran fires missiles at U.S. sites after joint U.S.–Saudi strikes on allied militias; damage and casualties unclear as region braces for reprisals.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle East
US Central Command says multiple Iranian missiles were intercepted; Washington coordinates with partners as risk of follow-on attacks remains.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after attacks on American forces
Washington confirms coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned militias in Iraq; Riyadh participates. Moves framed as defensive amid rising regional risks.
- 7 min
- Iraq