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A Russian oil tanker has arrived near Cuba carrying a major shipment of crude, marking the first delivery to the island in months amid a deepening energy crisis. The vessel, identified as the Anatoly Kolodkin, is transporting roughly 100,000 tonnes…
The Pentagon is reviewing plans for a possible ground operation in Iran that could involve thousands of U.S. troops, according to a report by The Washington Post. Officials said the planning focuses on limited missions rather than a full-scale invasion.…
Republican lawmakers are increasing efforts to overturn a long-standing Supreme Court ruling that guarantees free public education to undocumented children in the United States. The push targets Plyler v. Doe, as part of a broader immigration policy debate as reported…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering taking control of Iran’s oil resources as the conflict with Tehran enters its second month, according to an interview with the Financial Times. He indicated that targeting key infrastructure, including major export…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a Republican-led bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for eight weeks, following the rejection of a bipartisan Senate proposal. The measure passed in a 213-203 vote, with support from all…
Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen said they launched a missile toward Israel early Saturday, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to expand. Israeli authorities said the projectile was intercepted without causing casualties, according to reports. The strike came…
Several United States service members were injured Friday after a missile and drone attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S. officials. The strike was attributed to Iran and marked one of the latest escalations in…
The U.S. Treasury Department said new paper currency will carry President Donald Trump’s signature as part of changes tied to the country’s 250th anniversary. Officials said the first $100 notes featuring Trump’s signature alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will begin…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators are privately urging Washington to reach an agreement, while publicly stating they are only reviewing a U.S. proposal. Trump made the remarks during a public appearance, describing the talks as progressing behind the…
Senate Democrats are increasingly concerned that centrist members could break ranks and support a Republican-backed plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, as disruptions at U.S. airports intensify. Lawmakers have so far resisted a House-passed funding bill, seeking…
Israel said it has killed a senior Iranian naval commander responsible for operations in the Strait of Hormuz, in what officials described as a targeted airstrike amid escalating regional conflict. Israeli officials identified the figure as Alireza Tangsiri, head of…
A video circulating online appears to show a U.S. military service member indicating she would refuse a command if it involved targeting Muslims, prompting debate over military conduct and discipline. In the clip, the uniformed woman reads a question during…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his reelection, as Pyongyang moves to secure oil and gas supplies from Moscow. In a message reported by state media, Putin reaffirmed ties between the two countries…
Authorities have identified the two pilots killed in an Air Canada Express crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport as Antoine Forest, 30, from Québec, and Mackenzie Gunther, a recent aviation graduate from Toronto. The collision occurred late Sunday when the…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to establish a “Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement,” allocating about $1.6 million for staff salaries, according to city job postings and officials familiar with the plan. The office is expected to hire around…
Venezuelan and Cuban opposition hardliners called for regime change at a pro-Trump gathering in Florida, as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a more cautious approach toward political transitions in both countries. The appeals were made during the Miami Security Conference…
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles into Israel on Tuesday, targeting urban areas including Tel Aviv, as the conflict between the two countries intensified, according to military officials and media reports. Air raid sirens sounded across several cities, with impacts…
Iran has appointed a new national security chief following the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in an airstrike, according to state media and official statements. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, has been named secretary of the…
At least three buildings were completely destroyed in Tel Aviv following Iranian strikes, Israeli media reported, as tensions between the two sides continued to escalate. The strikes were part of a broader wave of attacks targeting key locations, with emergency…
Senate Republicans said President Donald Trump has indicated he may support a deal with Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security, following a White House meeting aimed at ending the ongoing partial government shutdown. Lawmakers briefed on the meeting…