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Military / WarBehind The Veil
India Ups Its Ukraine War Diplomacy
India is stepping up diplomacy around the war in Ukraine. Its ties to both Moscow and Kyiv make it a potential mediator.
- 9 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump: Iran War ‘Effectively Over’ Militarily After Qatar Talks
After Qatar talks, Trump said Monday that Iran's military was effectively defeated and another U.S. offensive appeared unlikely.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
America’s war on the ICC
The Trump administration has imposed further sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The targets, terms and official rationale were not provided.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How a World War I Crackdown Predicted ICE
A new graphic novel argues that a World War I-era crackdown foreshadowed aspects of U.S. immigration enforcement today.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China Won’t Bail Out Trump’s Lost War
Beijing appears cautious on Iran, but the report documents no refusal to help the US or change in Chinese policy.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Is Talking Peace but Preparing for War
A Nov. 3 signal portrays Iran as talking peace while hedging against possible conflict after U.S. midterms. Trump's plans remain unspecified.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Reigniting War With Iran Would Be a ‘Huge Gamble’
A dispatch examines the risks of renewed war with Iran amid an expert's warning of profound U.S. military readiness concerns. No decision is confirmed.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US oil companies tripled profits during Iran war – NYT
The 50 largest US oil companies nearly tripled their earnings during the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to data compiled by The New York Times.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Reid Hoffman gives millions to Dems in late spending spree as Epstein fight spills into election
Hoffman's contribution to Wisconsin Democrats backing David Crowley puts the major donor into the state's election debate.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War Updates: Trump envoy says war could last another year as oil prices continue rising
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. hopes Tehran will negotiate sooner, even as he says the war could last another year and oil prices continue to rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Market sell-off gains steam as concerns about Iran war and high AI spending collide
U.S. equities fell sharply and oil prices rose amid fears of a possible U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran and concerns over high AI spending.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AIPAC’s super PAC starts spending again in the Michigan Senate race
A super PAC tied to AIPAC resumed spending in Michigan’s Senate race on Oct. 9, 2026, funding new mailers targeting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Where the Saudi-Houthi War Stands Now
An Oct. 8, 2026 signal reports increased Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, but provides no confirmed attack dates, damage or casualties.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Lavrov destroys BBC’s ‘hybrid war’ play (VIDEO)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disputes the BBC's description of Russian conduct as “hybrid war” in a video. When and where he spoke is unclear.
- 6 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Nobody Can End the War in Ukraine
A Kyiv-anchored analysis examines why a desire to stop the fighting may not be enough to reach and sustain peace in Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump seeks to void nearly $1B approved by Congress, drawing bipartisan legal concerns and potential court and appropriations challenges.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump defends Iran war at UN General Assembly
At the UN in New York, Trump vowed to annihilate Iran, raising diplomatic tensions and market risk as allies and rivals gauge potential policy shifts.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
At UNGA in New York, Trump’s speech will be parsed for shifts on Iran and Ukraine, alliance commitments, and energy security as leaders meet.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
UN probe finds US likely committed Iran war crimes
UN report cites strikes on a school and sports center, urging transparent inquiries, accountability, and reparations as scrutiny intensifies in Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chris Pappas Cuts New Hampshire Senate TV Ad Spending: Report
Pappas’s Senate campaign reportedly pulls TV buys in a NH market, signaling a rapid resource shift as polls show a dead heat with John Sununu.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fresh Houthi Strikes Inject New Uncertainty Into Iran War
New Houthi attacks tied to Yemen unsettle Iran–Israel talks, lift oil prices, and delay dialogue as Tehran weighs de-escalation or leverage.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran war largely ignored at the Republican midterm convention
At the U.S. GOP midterm convention, leaders largely avoided Iran war specifics, favoring domestic themes as Trump and officials offered brief mentions.
- 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