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Dems conflict to respond as Trump’s Iran strik...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu Democrats have one more time presented a disjointed and, at times, contradictory message to a major Trump action.

US sanctions alleged leader of Venezuelan gang Tre...

1 tydzień temu The State Department has offered up to $3m for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano.

Boeing failed to supply training to prevent MAX 9...

1 tydzień temu The US agency harshly criticised Boeing's safety culture as well as ineffective oversight by the FAA.

Heatwave poses risks to US power grid

1 tydzień temu As heat related power outages surge, things are expected to worsen, with AI-focused data centres sucking up power.

The megabill’s math isn’t adding up for legislatur...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu GOP leaders appear ready to dare fiscal hawks to stand in the way of Donald Trump’s top legislative priority.

Trump is seeking a fast US exit from Israel-Iran ...

1 tydzień temu After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.

US justice allows company to train AI utilizing c...

1 tydzień temu Ruling sides against authors who alleged that Anthropic trained an AI model utilizing their work without consent.

Dnipro church hit by Russian rocket mid-service

1 tydzień temu A Russian rocket attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro region killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 200 others.

US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June ...

1 tydzień temu Here are the key events as a ceasefire was declared in the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict.

Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets

1 tydzień temu Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.

Trump: no ‘regime change’ in Iran, urges calm afte...

1 tydzień temu Donald Trump said he does not want government change in Iran and claimed atomic weapons are “the last thing on Iran’s mind"

Will Israel and Iran halt fighting?

1 tydzień temu US president Donald Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to their agreed ceasefire.

Trump shares texts from NATO chief praising ‘decis...

1 tydzień temu NATO Chief Mark Rutte besides said Europe would increase defence spending in a 'BIG way' thanks to US pressure.

MTG suggests a link between JFK’s assassination an...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday appeared to propose in a post on X that erstwhile president John F. Kennedy was assassinated over his opposition to Israel’s atomic program. “There was erstwhile a large president that the Ameri...

England beat India in thrilling first Test finale

1 tydzień temu England take 1-0 lead in five-match cricket series vs India; Ben Duckett's ton leads 10th highest pursuit in Test history.

US whistleblower accuses Trump officials of willfu...

1 tydzień temu Ex-Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni has alleged US deportation flights were ordered to depart 'no substance what'.

Is the 12-day Israel-Iran war truly over – and wh...

1 tydzień temu A Trump-brokered ceasefire is in place for now. But what truly happened – and did any side appear stronger?

Israel, Iran in shaky ceasefire as Trump lashes ou...

1 tydzień temu A confused series of events has led to a profoundly angered Donald Trump and a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Most home Democrats vote to kill Al Green's impea...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu Most home Democrats joined with Republicans on Tuesday to quash an effort to impeach president Donald Trump over his weekend Iran strikes. Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution was tabled on a 344-79 vote, with 128 Democrats joining all 216...

Travel disruptions inactive hit mediate East in ...

1 tydzień temu The conflict has prompted airlines to reroute or cancel flights, affecting major hubs like Doha and Dubai.

‘It’s not peace – it’s a pause’: Iranians sceptica...

1 tydzień temu From Tehran to Yazd, Iranians are wary of the truce with Israel holding as officials trade accusations and threats.

Palestinians in Gaza are calling for their own cea...

1 tydzień temu As Iran and Israel talk peace, Palestinians in Gaza feel left behind. Israel killed more than 70 Palestinians on Tuesday

Powell says US Fed to wait to reduce rates even as...

1 tydzień temu The US central bank chair said that data will shortly show the impact of inflation, and decisions will be based on that.

Iran’s Pezeshkian expresses ‘regret’ to the emir o...

1 tydzień temu Iranian president says neither Qatar nor its people were targets of attack on US base in the gas-rich Gulf nation.

What is Iran’s right to defy government change?

1 tydzień temu The focus on Iran’s atomic programme masks the US and Israel’s hunger for government change.

Qatar PM: Iran strike inflicted ‘scar’ on relation...

1 tydzień temu Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for peace after Iran tried striking a US base there.

Congressional briefings on Iran conflict are postp...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu A pair of planned congressional briefings on the volatile situation in the mediate East have been postponed, according to 4 people granted anonymity to describe the private plans. The home and legislature were set to receive separate all-member b...

How Israel failed in Iran

1 tydzień temu There was neither a government change, nor a decapitation of the Iranian atomic programme.

Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing ...

1 tydzień temu Trump slams Netanyahu for truce violation, says it is inactive in effect and that he is not seeking government change in Iran.

Robert Garcia elected to lead home Oversight Demo...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu California Rep. Robert Garcia will be the next top politician on the home Oversight Committee after beating Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch in a 150-63 caucus vote Tuesday. Garcia, 47, won a first-ballot majority after winning the backing of the.....

Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled si...

1 tydzień temu As Trump hits the Horn of Africa, experts caution against drone strikes, saying the US needs to invest in peacebuilding.

NATO allies set to approve major defence spending ...

1 tydzień temu The US has been pressuring its allies to adopt fresh targets for defence spending in consequence to the Russian threat.

How much have US wars in the mediate East and Afg...

1 tydzień temu More than 20 years of US wars have straight killed an estimated 940,000 people and cost the US $5.8 trillion.

What is life like for Gaza evacuees?

1 tydzień temu Today on The Stream: 2 Palestinians who left Gaza during the genocide share their stories of escape and survival.

Trump delivers angry outburst at Israel-Iran cease...

1 tydzień temu “They don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.”

What’s with Iran’s Death to America chant?

1 tydzień temu Donald Trump has painted Iran as a hateful nation, saying people even chant ‘death to America’.

‘I lost both legs’: Palestinians scale separation ...

1 tydzień temu Desperate to gain a living, any in occupied West Bank are risking their lives to enter Israel amid tighter security.

Calm returns to Qatar following Iran’s attack on A...

1 tydzień temu Life in the Gulf state has swiftly returned to normality after a night of fear and uncertainty.

World wary as it welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire

1 tydzień temu The planet celebrated ceasefire deal but is wary of a return to hostilities, as any called for a akin deal for Gaza.

Georgian opposition figure Giorgi Vashadze jailed ...

1 tydzień temu The conviction sees most opposition leaders behind bars as the ruling Georgian Dream squeezes critics and rivals.

Palestine Action supporters protest against UK ban...

1 tydzień temu Demonstrators have staged a protest in London to support Palestine Action after the UK government announced it would ban

Have Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire? What w...

1 tydzień temu Donald Trump said the 2 sides reached a ceasefire shortly after Iran attacked a US airbase in Qatar.

Capitol agenda: Thune’s 48-hour megabill scramble

politico.com 1 tydzień temu Senate GOP leaders want to start voting on the “big, beautiful bill” in just 2 days. Right now, they’re scrambling to rewrite critical pieces of it while major policy disputes stay unresolved. Catch up quick: Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.),...

Israeli military kills dozens in latest attacks on Gaza aid seekers