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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Masoud Pezeshkian: Iran’s defiant president clashing with the US
Iran’s president projects firmer stance toward the U.S., slowing backchannels and raising headline risk as both sides harden messaging.
- 6 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Live Updates: Iran warns "geography of the war" would expand in response to any new U.S. assault
Tehran cautions the conflict’s scope may expand if the U.S. launches new attacks, signaling regional risks to security, energy routes, and stability.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’
New program pairs students with U.S. agencies on live policy and AI, aiming a five-year head start for “ready day one” roles starting in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘To the victor the spoils’: Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab
Reports say Trump hailed a sweeping Venezuela oil pact, drawing backlash over U.S. leverage as markets, OPEC ties, and legal hurdles loom.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
At a Dallas rally, Trump said the Iran war would end after Election Day, framing the conflict as contingent on electoral outcomes to project competence.
- 7 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
Rebuilding bridges: the US lifts sanctions on Syria
Washington ends Syria sanctions, aiming to spur rebuilding, trade, and aid. Markets eye logistics, cement, power, and telecoms amid cautious oversight.
- 7 min
- Syria
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
The impact of Trump’s crusade against Canada
Rising U.S. pressure on trade, borders, and resources strains U.S.–Canada ties, jolting supply chains and politics ahead of the U.S. campaign season.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance defends Trump's AI post of Kharg Island bombing: "he's sending a message to the Iranians"
In Tehran, JD Vance backs Trump’s AI image of a Kharg Island bombing as deliberate messaging to Iran, igniting debate over AI in geopolitics.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei secures the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor, reinforcing Trump’s influence ahead of November’s general election.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Pence: Stopping ballistic attacks in Ukraine will ‘take the last fighting tool out of Vladimir Putin’s hands’
In Moscow context, Pence and Zelensky call for stronger air and missile defense support to blunt Russian ballistic strikes and shift battlefield leverage.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Putin warns of ‘catastrophic scenario’ for Ukraine
After Kyiv strikes economic targets, Putin signals potential retaliation and pressure on infrastructure and energy routes, raising regional risk.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Tehran asserts it has “defeated” the US, challenging Washington’s stance, while France and Saudi Arabia explore alternative diplomatic and economic chan...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s latest warning to the US signals the hardliners are just getting started
Iran issues a fresh warning to the US, testing resolve and hinting at wider asymmetric responses as regional security and energy routes face new risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
Tehran dismisses Trump’s bid to label the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising concerns over energy security and maritime freedom of navigation.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
In Washington, Trump said he may declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, raising tensions amid Iran war and scrutiny of White House messaging.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
A timeline of Trump's threats and backtracks against Iran
CBS charts Trump’s threats toward Iran and later reversals, and how Tehran reads the mixed signals for deterrence, energy risks, and diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New CDC director is confirmed, giving agency its first permanent leader in a year
U.S. Senate approves Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC, ending a year without a permanent chief and setting direction on reforms and preparedness.
- 6 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration calls itself the most transparent. Yet few details of the Iran war have been shared.
Public concern grows in Tehran as U.S. briefings tout success but omit goals, timelines, and costs, complicating oversight and allied planning.
- 6 min
- Iran