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2026-11-07 12:01:51.383 • by
Andrew Ismail
For 60 years, the U.S. and Israel have maintained a policy of ambiguity regarding Israel's nuclear weapons program, famously disguised as a 'textile factory.' This 'worst-kept secret' is now confronting a new reality due to Iran's nuclear advancements, a pending US-Saudi nuclear deal, potential US aid cuts, and growing calls from lawmakers to end the outdated denial, raising questions about regional stability and US credibility.
2026-11-02 12:01:27.992 • by
Alex Ingram
US investigators covertly filmed an Iranian 'ghost fleet' tanker successfully evading the US naval blockade to smuggle sanctioned liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to China, revealing a persistent breach in sanctions enforcement through a maritime hub off Malaysia.
2026-10-25 12:01:33.511 • by
Arturo Iglesias
Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX intentionally slowed Starlink internet in Ukraine, hindering military operations, after alleging the nation violated terms by using the civilian service for offensive drone strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy later announced service restoration.
2026-10-24 12:01:45.206 • by
Alfred Ignacio
Amid escalating tensions, the US-Ukraine relationship is strained by President Trump's actions, including halting aid and throttling military support. Ukraine faces critical shortages of US-made defense systems and intelligence, despite increased European assistance. Experts warn of economic, military, and political vulnerabilities, potentially emboldening Russia and undermining global trust in the US.
2026-09-23 06:01:35.941 • by
Alan Iverson
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in the US in a vastly stronger position than a decade ago, with China emerging as a tech heavyweight, global economic power, and influential diplomatic actor, forcing the US to treat Beijing with new equality and respect amidst shifting global dynamics.
2026-09-20 06:01:34.463 • by
Amy Ivanov
Ukraine has vehemently condemned Russia's decision to include residents of its illegally annexed regions in parliamentary elections for the first time, calling the move unlawful. Kyiv officials and human rights activists allege coercion in the poll, which aims to solidify Russia's territorial gains. The voting, which officially runs from Friday to Sunday, has been ongoing in these disputed areas since late last month due to security concerns, involving over 3.5 million voters in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia – territories annexed by Russia in September 2022 in a move not internationally recognized.
2026-09-14 06:02:28.571 • by
Arturo Iglesias
Crucial talks between Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic without U.S. participation, have been indefinitely postponed. The delay, announced by Oman's foreign minister, was attributed to the need for consensus, following concerns from Saudi Arabia regarding proposed legal frameworks, especially the contentious issue of Iranian tolls. The U.S. maintains its focus on Iran's nuclear program, viewing it as the sole priority for future negotiations, despite regional players seeing the strait's resolution as a critical precursor to broader peace talks.
2026-09-09 12:01:35.125 • by
Alex Ingram
The article critically examines how US presidents, notably Donald Trump, failed to learn crucial lessons from the post-9/11 wars. It highlights the expansion of presidential war powers, the launch of conflicts like Operation Epic Fury in Iran without proper authorization or public support, and a consistent lack of 'day after' planning, which led to prolonged quagmires, civil wars, and undermined America's global standing despite tactical military successes against terrorist groups.
2026-06-24 06:01:09.263 • by
Alan Iverson
North Korea's Kim Jong-un is rapidly expanding the country's nuclear arsenal, declaring it the 'most correct way' to ensure security against growing threats from the US and its allies, with analysts suggesting denuclearization is no longer a viable option.
2026-06-12 06:00:32.519 • by
Alfred Ignacio
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the conflict, just hours after threatening to escalate by seizing Iran's oil industry. The ceasefire extends time for talks on Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Trump's volatile approach to the crisis amidst ongoing tensions and U.S. enforcement of blockades.
