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The United States has carried out strikes on nearly 200 targets inside Iran over the past 72 hours, according to U.S. defense officials, as the military campaign against Iran continues to intensify. Officials said the targets included missile launch sites,…
Residents of Tehran say they experienced the “worst night” of Israeli airstrikes so far as explosions shook parts of the Iranian capital while Iran launched retaliatory attacks toward Israel. People in several neighborhoods reported continuous blasts, with smoke rising over…
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection after facing mounting pressure from Republican leaders following revelations that he had an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. Gonzales said he will remain…
Habekah Cannon, a self-described prison abolitionist and former public defender, has won the Democratic primary for District Court judge in North Carolina’s 26th Judicial District, defeating incumbent Judge Cecilia Oseguera. Cannon secured 52 percent of the vote, while Oseguera received…
A U.S. trade court has ordered the federal government to begin issuing refunds for tariffs that were previously ruled unlawful, marking a significant setback for the Trump administration’s trade policy. The U.S. Court of International Trade directed officials to establish…
A group of House Democrats has introduced legislation that would ban the president, vice president, members of Congress and federal candidates, along with their spouses and dependents, from trading individual stocks. The proposal, called the No Getting Rich in Congress…
New satellite imagery indicates significant damage to the headquarters of Iran’s air force following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting military facilities across the country. Images captured after the attacks show destroyed buildings, burn marks and debris scattered across the…
Fear and disruption are spreading across Iran as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continue, with residents describing heavy security checkpoints, empty streets and long queues for basic food such as bread. In Tehran and other cities, security forces including the Revolutionary Guard have…
China has set its lowest official economic growth target in more than three decades, signaling caution about the country’s economic outlook amid global uncertainty and domestic challenges. The Chinese government announced a growth target of around 3 percent for the…
Iran’s military said it launched missile and drone strikes against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq, targeting what it described as “Kurdish groups opposed to the revolution in Iraqi Kurdistan.” In a statement carried by Iranian state media,…
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks as the conflict between the two countries entered its sixth day, while the first UK-organized flight meant to bring British citizens home from the region was delayed. Israeli forces carried out another wave of…
Iran has denied launching missiles toward Turkey, saying its armed forces respect the sovereignty of the neighboring country and did not target Turkish territory. In a statement carried by Iranian state media, Iran’s military said it “respects the sovereignty of…
The U.S. Department of Defense has identified the fifth American service member killed after an Iranian drone strike hit a tactical operations center in Kuwait over the weekend. Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, died Sunday at Shuaiba…
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sharply criticized President Donald Trump after he suggested one of the candidates in the Texas Republican Senate runoff should withdraw once he announces his endorsement. The runoff will determine the GOP nominee between Sen. John…
The Trump administration has ended its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s alleged use of an autopen for official documents, concluding there are no criminal charges to pursue. Officials said the review examined claims that Biden may have improperly used…
Iran has postponed the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue across the country, officials said. Iranian state television said the ceremony, originally planned in Tehran, was delayed due to expectations of an…
Spain said it opposes the idea that global conflicts can be resolved through military force, urging a renewed focus on diplomacy and dialogue. Spanish officials said the country “rejects the idea that the world can solve its problems through bombs,”…
British police have arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the partner of a Labour Member of Parliament, as part of a national security investigation, authorities confirmed. The Metropolitan Police said the suspects, aged 39, 43 and…
U.S. and Ecuadorian forces have begun joint operations targeting drug trafficking groups in Ecuador, the U.S. military’s Southern Command said, marking an escalation in efforts to combat narcotics networks in the region. Southern Command said the action was aimed at…
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before a House Oversight Committee panel investigating the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to committee chairman James Comer. Comer said Lutnick “has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” for…