The US on Sunday launched its heaviest assault on Iran in weeks, while Tehran hit Gulf nations and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. American military bases in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman came under fire in retaliation for the US attacks on southern Iran. Even as ...
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South China Sea feud simmers 10 years after rulingSouth China Sea feud simmers 10 years after ruling
China on Sunday blasted a US-led coalition that marked the 10-year anniversary of an international arbitration ruling rejecting Beijing’s claim over vast portions of the South China Sea. The group of 14 nations, which includes Japan and the Philippines, opposed “any destabilizing or unilateral actions” that threaten regional stability; China ...
Ukraine pursues a government shakeupUkraine pursues a government shakeup
Ukraine’s prime minister stepped down on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy oversees a sweeping government reorganization spurred by a new “political strategy.” Zelenskyy said the overhaul would sharpen Ukraine’s focus on priorities including US security cooperation and EU accession, aiming to accelerate weapons deliveries and strengthen diplomatic ties as Ukraine ...
Russian spies use Japan as base, report saysRussian spies use Japan as base, report says
Russian spies who descended on Japan in recent years are now central to smuggling battlefield technology to Moscow — apparently right under the nose of the authorities in Tokyo, The New York Times reported. The operatives were expelled from Western nations after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine; now, in Japan, ...
Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’
Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisation Strikes over the weekend have had wider regional implications. Qatar, which has previously said it would not act as a mediator so long as it ...
US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiersUS congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers
Israeli ambassador to US accuses Ro Khanna of political stunt to distract from support for Graham Platner Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of “lying” on Sunday about the US congressman’s detention by armed settlers and Israeli soldiers during a recent visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Khanna ...
A day in the life of US alligator museum owners: ‘If it’s green, it sells’A day in the life of US alligator museum owners: ‘If it’s green, it sells’
Liz and Robert McDade built a free New Orleans attraction around fossils, taxidermy and a love of alligators Liz and Robert McDade own New Orleans’ Great American Alligator Museum, a free museum where visitors can see alligator fossils, paintings – and a couple of live residents. Here’s how they run ...
Democrats split as Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm racesDemocrats split as Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divisions in the Democratic party and contributed to a resounding loss in a critical presidential election year in 2024. Two years later, the issue continues to dominate races ...
At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities sayAt least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities say
Firefighters arrived at the scene to find patrons running through blasting flames to escape. ...
Graham’s legacy is inextricably tied to TrumpGraham’s legacy is inextricably tied to Trump
Burgess’s view The last time I talked to Lindsey Graham in June, he was trying to be pragmatic about President Donald Trump’s tentative deal to end the war with Iran. The time before that, he was gently panning — but accepting — Trump’s decision to endorse Ken Paxton over John ...