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The US has completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq, ending its anti-ISIL mission and beginning a new phase of Iraqi-led security. US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Is Now Complete The United States has completed the withdrawal of its remaining troops from Iraq who were deployed as part of the international campaign against ISIL, marking the…
Essar’s $15bn US steel plant faces scrutiny over Russia ties, Rosneft links, sanctions, tariffs and India-US economic relations. Essar’s $15B US Steel Plant and Deep Russia Ties A planned $15 billion US steel plant linked to Indian conglomerate Essar Group is drawing attention because of the company’s longstanding business connections with Russia. US President Donald…
US ICE plans to spend $16.7m on 6,000 electric shock gloves to control resisting detainees and protesters, sparking civil rights concerns. US ICE to Spend $16.7M on Electric Shock Gloves The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency plans to spend $16.7 million on 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves, a move that has sparked strong…
Ukraine strikes Russian military sites with Flamingo missiles as Moscow questions a potential US weapons transfer to Kyiv from Turkiye. Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Sites as Moscow Questions Arms Transfer Ukraine has carried out a series of long-range strikes inside Russia, targeting military and strategic facilities as Kyiv continues to expand its ability to hit…
Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to prioritize diplomacy over military action as US-Iran tensions ease amid hopes for renewed regional peace talks. Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Dialogue as Trump Pauses Military Action Against Iran Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged United States President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomacy instead of further military…
A US diplomat was found dead in Yangon, Myanmar. Authorities investigate possible murder as a Thai woman remains in custody. US Diplomat Found Dead in Myanmar as Authorities Investigate Case A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, prompting an ongoing investigation that has attracted international attention. While officials have…
Trump reviews possible Iran deal as tensions remain high over nuclear issues, ceasefire talks, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump Reviews Possible Iran Deal as Tensions Persist United States President Donald Trump says a final decision is being considered regarding a possible agreement with Iran that could extend the current ceasefire and reopen the…
Texas Republicans face a critical Senate runoff as Democrats hope growing voter shifts could help flip the state in 2026. Texas Senate Runoff Raises Questions About a Democratic Breakthrough Texas voters are heading into one of the most closely watched political battles of the 2026 election season as Republicans decide who will represent the party…
Nine Western nations have condemned Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, warning it violates international law and threatens peace efforts. Western Nations Call on Israel to Stop Illegal Settlement Expansion Nine Western countries have issued a strong warning to Israel over the continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, describing the…
The defeat of Thomas Massie in Kentucky has intensified debate over the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups, foreign aid, and changing Republican views on US-Israel relations. Thomas Massie Defeat Fuels Debate Over Israel Lobby Influence in American Politics The defeat of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky has become one of the most politically significant…