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U.S. Fifth Fleet Bolsters Deterrence in Persian Gulf
MANAMA, July 7 — The United States Fifth Fleet, the Navy’s principal maritime force in the Middle East,…
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Strait of Hormuz remains volatile flashpoint in U.S.-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The United States and Iran remain locked in a confrontation that traces its origins…
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Vice Admiral Brad Cooper: Fifth Fleet Commander on Iran Strait Frontline
MANAMA, July 7 — Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet and the Combined Maritime…
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Trump NATO stance key factor in Ukraine summit planning
WASHINGTON, July 6 — Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, continues…
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Trump’s Policies: Shaping NATO & Ukraine Relations Amid Controversy
BRUSSELS, July 6 — NATO officials are quietly managing the optics of this week’s summit to avoid provoking…
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US Withdraws Most Estonia Troops, No Military Presence Past 2027
TALLINN, July 6 — The United States has pulled the majority of its troops out of Estonia and…
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Trump’s NATO Criticism: A History of Tensions with the Alliance
WASHINGTON, July 6 — The technical reality of NATO’s defence planning has always rested on a simple assumption:…
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Donald Trump’s Stance on NATO and Ukraine: A History of Criticism
WASHINGTON, July 6 — As the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House…
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NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit: History and Significance
WASHINGTON, July 6 — The 2024 NATO summit, scheduled for July 9-11 in Washington, D.C., will mark the…
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Trump’s Influence on NATO and Ukraine Policy: A History of Tensions
WASHINGTON, July 6 — Donald Trump’s relationship with NATO has never been a straightforward one. Under the hood,…
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Thousands March in Tirana as Kushner Project Sparks Government Corruption Claims
Jared Kushner’s name is not on the protest signs. It does not need to be. The former White…
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Palestinian court orders PA to resume payments to prisoners, setting precedent
The Palestinian Authority’s pay-for-slay system is back in the headlines, but this time the story is about law,…
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DA Makes Historic Gains in Evaton West as ANC Support Slumps
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Ireland’s Dáil Clashes Over Drug Decriminalization Proposal
DUBLIN, June 24 — The Taoiseach and the Social Democrats leader have disagreed over whether the Government is…
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Colombia’s far-right de la Espriella wins presidency by razor-thin margin
BOGOTA — Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidency by a razor-thin margin. That narrow victory tells…
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Philippines files multiple formal diplomatic protests over West Philippine Sea activities
The Philippines has formally lodged multiple demarches and a protest with China over activities in the West Philippine…
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Spain Balances Papal Visit with Diplomatic Fallout from Iran War Rejection
Spain’s balancing act: Between a papal visit and a diplomatic rift MADRID — The spring of 2025 will…
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UN Report: Four of Five Climate Displaced Are Women and Girls
Four out of five people displaced by climate change are women and girls. That number, from the United…
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South Africa Rejects US Claim of Afrikaner Humanitarian Crisis as Unfounded
South Africa’s foreign ministry pushed back Tuesday against the Trump administration’s framing of Afrikaners as a community in…
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Iranian President Orders Internet Restored After 87-Day War Blackout
On May 25, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of internet services in Iran, effectively ending…
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Bahrain Court Hands Down Life Sentences for Iranian Espionage Charges
On May 24, 2026, the Kingdom of Bahrain sentenced nine individuals to life in prison for espionage on…
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Targets Terror Financing at International Conference
The financial and human costs of terrorist financing and narcotics trafficking are rarely abstract. They show up in…
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Iran’s IRGCN Patrols Strategic Strait of Hormuz Waterway Narrowly
The Strait of Hormuz, at its narrowest point, spans 21 miles. On a typical day, this maritime corridor…
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Drone Strikes Continue to Devastate Displaced Families in Gaza Strip
The two bodies recovered after midnight drone attacks on May 22 represent more than isolated casualties to the…
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