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How Iran Turned Lebanon into a Nuclear Deal Veto: A Trap Washington Walked Into
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How Iran Turned Lebanon into a Nuclear Deal Veto: A Trap Washington Walked Into
The US-Iran draft agreement pairs nuclear and Lebanon tracks, giving Hezbollah veto power over diplomacy. Tehran designe
How Washington's Flawed Ceasefire Strategy Fueled Iran's Multi-Front Attack on Israel
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How Washington's Flawed Ceasefire Strategy Fueled Iran's Multi-Front Attack on Israel
A US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon collapsed within 48 hours, as Iran coordinated a multi-front assault on Israel. The a
Netanyahu Orders Strike on Iran Hours After Trump Demanded Restraint
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Netanyahu Orders Strike on Iran Hours After Trump Demanded Restraint
Israeli PM Netanyahu struck Iran hours after Trump demanded restraint, exposing deepening divisions between the allies o
Iran War Sends US Airline Fuel Costs Soaring 78% as Summer Travel Looms
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Iran War Sends US Airline Fuel Costs Soaring 78% as Summer Travel Looms
US airlines paid $6.5 billion in fuel costs in April, up 78% from a year ago, as the war with Iran pushes jet fuel price
Iran Warns US Against Seizing Assets for Allied Compensation Amid Ceasefire Talks
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Iran Warns US Against Seizing Assets for Allied Compensation Amid Ceasefire Talks
Iran's deputy foreign minister dismissed reports that the US could use Tehran's assets to compensate regional allies for
Trump Demands Immediate Halt to Israel-Iran Hostilities as Regional Conflict Escalates
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Trump Demands Immediate Halt to Israel-Iran Hostilities as Regional Conflict Escalates
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop fighting immediately, warning that ignorance or stupidity could derail pea
Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
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Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
A solar flare may hit Earth this week, triggering geomagnetic storm watches and potential northern lights displays acros
Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
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Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
On June 9, Jupiter and Venus will appear nearly touching in a planetary conjunction, visible to the naked eye. Though mi
NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
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NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
NASA's planned lunar base at the south pole will be a sprawling small city, not a sci-fi outpost, driven by practical ne
Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Nuclear Fuel Site, Kyiv Condemns 'Vile' Attack
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Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Nuclear Fuel Site, Kyiv Condemns 'Vile' Attack
Ukraine reported that a Russian drone struck a nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, causing a fire that was qui
Trump: Iran's Pride Blocks Deal, but 'No Choice' but to Agree
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Trump: Iran's Pride Blocks Deal, but 'No Choice' but to Agree
President Trump claims Iran's pride is blocking a peace deal, but insists Tehran has 'no choice' but to agree amid regio
13 of 16 World Cup Venues Earn LEED Green Building Certification Ahead of Tournament
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13 of 16 World Cup Venues Earn LEED Green Building Certification Ahead of Tournament
Thirteen of 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums have earned LEED green building certification, installing over 11,500 solar panel