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Starmer Steps Down as Labour Leader, Triggering UK Leadership Race
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Trump Pressures Seoul to Join Iranian Conflict After Strait Explosion
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Trump Pressures Seoul to Join Iranian Conflict After Strait Explosion
President Trump urged South Korea to join the Iran war after an explosion hit a Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormu
UAE Hit by First Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes Since Ceasefire Took Effect
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UAE Hit by First Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes Since Ceasefire Took Effect
Iran attacked the UAE with missiles and drones on Monday, breaching the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Three cruise missiles were
Iran Threatens to Block US Warships in Strait of Hormuz After Trump's Shipping Vow
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Iran Threatens to Block US Warships in Strait of Hormuz After Trump's Shipping Vow
Iran's military threatens to block American warships in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announces a US-led ef
CENTCOM Rejects Iranian Claim of Missile Strike on US Warship
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CENTCOM Rejects Iranian Claim of Missile Strike on US Warship
CENTCOM refuted Iranian claims that a U.S. warship was struck by missiles, stating no Navy ships were hit amid ongoing o
Reed Slams Trump Over Iran War Powers Deadline: 'No Timeouts'
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Reed Slams Trump Over Iran War Powers Deadline: 'No Timeouts'
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) dismissed the Trump administration's argument that a ceasefire halts the War Powers Act deadline
Crow Slams Trump's German Troop Pullout as Emotional, Not Strategic
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Crow Slams Trump's German Troop Pullout as Emotional, Not Strategic
Rep. Jason Crow criticized Trump's decision to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, saying it was driven by personal pique ov
Supermicro Co-Founder Arrested in $2.5B AI Server Smuggling Scheme Echoes Chinagate
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Supermicro Co-Founder Arrested in $2.5B AI Server Smuggling Scheme Echoes Chinagate
The arrest of Supermicro co-founder Wally Liaw for smuggling $2.5B in AI servers to China reveals a scheme that mirrors
Two US Troops Missing During African Lion Drills in Morocco
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Two US Troops Missing During African Lion Drills in Morocco
Two US service members participating in African Lion exercises in Morocco have been reported missing. Africom says searc
Czech President Rejects Trump's Criticism of Europe's Iran Role
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Czech President Rejects Trump's Criticism of Europe's Iran Role
Czech President Petr Pavel counters Trump's claims that Europe didn't assist in the Iran conflict, arguing allies were e
State Dept. Approves $8B in Gulf Arms Sales, Bypassing Congress
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State Dept. Approves $8B in Gulf Arms Sales, Bypassing Congress
The State Department approved $8 billion in arms sales to Gulf allies and Israel, using emergency waivers to bypass Cong
GOP Armed Services Chiefs Blast Trump's Pullout of 5,000 Troops from Germany
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GOP Armed Services Chiefs Blast Trump's Pullout of 5,000 Troops from Germany
Top GOP defense lawmakers on Saturday voiced alarm over Trump's decision to remove a brigade from Germany, warning it un
Pentagon Pegs Iran Blockade Losses at $4.8 Billion in Oil Revenue
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Pentagon Pegs Iran Blockade Losses at $4.8 Billion in Oil Revenue
The Pentagon estimates the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. The assessment comes as diplom