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Waltz Pushes UN Resolution Targeting Iran's Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
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Waltz Pushes UN Resolution Targeting Iran's Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz renews call for UN resolution against Iran's Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing global eco
Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict Nearing Resolution, Open to European Security Talks
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Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict Nearing Resolution, Open to European Security Talks
Vladimir Putin stated Saturday that the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing its end and expressed willingness to discuss Europ
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Evacuations Begin After Three Deaths
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Evacuations Begin After Three Deaths
Passengers have begun disembarking the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak killed three. Spanish authorities evacuate
Trump Posts AI Image of Sunken Iranian Ships as Tehran Weighs Peace Deal
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Trump Posts AI Image of Sunken Iranian Ships as Tehran Weighs Peace Deal
Trump shared an AI-generated image of sunken Iranian warships as his administration awaits Tehran's response to a peace
Trump's Iran Strategy in Disarray as Oil Prices Surge and Talks Stutter
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Trump's Iran Strategy in Disarray as Oil Prices Surge and Talks Stutter
Trump's Iran policy careened from military escalation to diplomatic pause this week, leaving allies and markets guessing
Gulf Crisis Hands China Leverage Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
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Gulf Crisis Hands China Leverage Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
The unresolved Gulf crisis threatens to undercut President Trump's position at his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping, hand
America's China Blind Spot: Why Losing Ground-Level Insight Is a Strategic Risk
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America's China Blind Spot: Why Losing Ground-Level Insight Is a Strategic Risk
The sharp decline in Americans living and working in China has created a dangerous information gap, leaving policymakers
Rubio Calls Vatican Meeting 'Cordial' as Trump-Pope Feud Over Iran Escalates
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Rubio Calls Vatican Meeting 'Cordial' as Trump-Pope Feud Over Iran Escalates
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, calling the encounter 'very cordial' even as P
Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Tightrope: Peace Talks Amid Threats and Domestic Pressure
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Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Tightrope: Peace Talks Amid Threats and Domestic Pressure
President Trump is navigating a delicate ceasefire with Iran, balancing threats of military action with the need for a d
Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day
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Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day
President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for May 9-11, tied to Victory Day celebration
Six Americans Languish in Iran as Trump Weighs Deal—Families Demand Action
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Six Americans Languish in Iran as Trump Weighs Deal—Families Demand Action
At least six Americans remain detained in Iran. Families and advocates urge the Trump administration to demand their rel
Trump Administration Reviews Mexican Consulates as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
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Trump Administration Reviews Mexican Consulates as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
The U.S. is reviewing Mexican consulates for potential closures, deepening strains with Mexico over cartel policy, indic