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Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia
President Trump ordered the Pentagon last Sunday to reduce military exercises with South Korea. He described the drills as costly
topicNew Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive
An unidentified projectile struck and disabled an oil tanker off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two mariners.
topicSecret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The U.S. Secret Service placed three officials on administrative leave pending an investigation into potential misconduct. The age
topicUkrainian Drone Attacks Kill Multiple People Across Russia, Hit Ozon Warehouse
Ukrainian forces struck three Ozon logistics centers on August 24, marking the third consecutive night of attacks against the Russ
topic‘I wake up with nightmares’: Ex-hostage who dug his own grave describes cruelty of Hamas captivity
Former Israeli hostage Evyatar David has detailed the mental and physical abuse he suffered during 738 days of captivity in Gaza.
topicRussia is in the grip of a second fuel crisis. Meduza analyzed nearly half a million crowdsourced reports to find out how bad it really is.
Russia is facing a second fuel crisis following Ukrainian drone attacks that have disrupted oil flows. The strikes have forced Rus
topic‘Forget about going back’: 9 years on, Rohingya crisis enters dangerous phase
Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar are protesting to demand justice, dignity, and a safe return to Myanmar nine years after a genoci
topicSome oil companies to avoid ships on Iran blacklist, sources say
At least three Indian oil refiners and one major global energy firm plan to stop using vessels blacklisted by Iran. These ships al
Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Preparing for a New War With the Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible new war with Houthi forces while shifting its oil export logistics. The kingdom has rerou
topicUkraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
Ukraine is leveraging the Delta battlefield system to integrate drone data and strike targets within minutes. This software orches
topicExclusive: Swedish EU letter reopens debate over frozen Russian assets
The European Union is reviving a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with several countries including Sweden, the N
topicLabor Protests and Panic Buying Signal Growing Pressure in Iran
Fuel shortages and long lines at pumps have become increasingly common in Iran, amid US sanctions and pressure. The situation is c
topicOpinion | The Ukrainian Nord Stream pipeline attack is a lesson for the U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly denied Ukraine's involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline attack, stating th
topicNigerian gunmen raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study finds
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped hundreds of people, including mosque worshippers, and raised over $5 million from mass kidnapping
topicIsraeli court acquits Jewish settler who kicked Catholic nun in the head
A Jerusalem court has acquitted Yona Schreiber, a Jewish settler who attacked a Catholic nun in Jerusalem's Old City, citing menta
topicTanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Tanzania's ruling party CCM has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi for indiscipline. He was succeeded by Deogratius Ndejembi
topicPutin Ramps Up Recruitment of Women as Humiliating Losses Mount
Russia is increasing recruitment of women to fight in Ukraine as losses mount. The Kremlin is using various tactics, including adv
topicAt least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire
A fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborns on August 26. The blaze occurred in the maternity
topicNigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a rescue operation after hundreds of people were kidnapped from a mosque in the countr
topicEducation Department Posts Then Deletes Clip That Compared Trump To Hitler
The US Department of Education posted and then deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.
topicFire destroys drone-hit Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region, governor says
A Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region was destroyed by fire after being hit by a Ukrainian drone. The incident is part
topicFrom military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
The US has canceled military drills with South Korea, citing demands related to the Iran war. The cancellation comes as the US is
topicSuspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream in Mexico
A suspect has been arrested in Mexico for allegedly killing influencer Cesar Gastelum while he was livestreaming. The arrest was m
topicFrance to Supply Ukraine With Interceptor Missiles Following Call
The US military faces a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. A US defense official in Europe and