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Russian Drone Strike on Romanian Apartment Building Injures Two, Escalates NATO Tensions
A Russian drone veered off course during an overnight attack on Ukraine and hit an apartment building in eastern Romania
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Guatemala’s Arévalo Rejects Joint US Strike Deal, Confirms Broader Anti-Drug Cooperation
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denied a deal for joint US military strikes on Guatemalan soil but confirmed plans
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Putin's Frustration Mounts as Baltic States Brace for Potential Russian Aggression
Russia's surprise nuclear exercise and missile strike on Ukraine reflect Putin's frustration with the war's trajectory,
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Trump Claims Military Edge in Iran Talks, Calls Tehran 'Crafty' Negotiators
Trump asserts U.S. leverage in Iran negotiations stems from joint strikes crippling Iran's navy and air force, while cal
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US Pacific Drug Boat Strike Kills Two, Oversight Probe Intensifies
A U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed two men Wednesday, part of a campaign that has kille
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Treasury Sanctions Iran's New Strait of Hormuz Authority as Extortion Scheme
The Treasury Department sanctioned Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority, labeling it an IRGC extortion sche
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CENTCOM: Iran Fired Ballistic Missile at Kuwait, Breaking Ceasefire
U.S. Central Command says Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait, a clear breach of the temporary ceasefire. The mi
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U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Deal Pressure
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control station, followed by Iranian retaliation. Trump ins
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Iran Pledges Support for Oman After Trump's Threat to 'Blow 'Em Up' Over Strait
Iran pledged support for Oman after Trump threatened to 'blow 'em up' if it tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, escal
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Trump's Iran Strategy Unravels: Nuclear Threat Looms as Talks Stall
Trump's inconsistent Iran policy, marked by a potential preliminary deal that sidesteps nuclear issues, signals a perilo
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Zelensky Presses Trump for Patriot Interceptors to Counter Russian Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine's Zelensky has formally requested Patriot missile interceptors from Trump and Congress, warning that without the
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Hegseth Heads to Singapore Amid Rising Doubts Over US Taiwan Commitment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth departs for Singapore this week amid growing uncertainty over US support for Taiwan, foll