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Trump Signals Shift on North Korea: 'Time Has Come' to Tackle Nuclear Threat
Trump told South Korea's president 'the time had come' to tackle North Korea's nukes. But after years of failed summits and missile tests, is this a real shift or just campaign theater?
Syrian Activist Hassan Akkad Detained in Damascus After Journalist Complaint
Hassan Akkad, the Syrian activist and filmmaker, was detained in Damascus after a pro-government journalist filed a complaint over his social media comments.
Israel’s bombs fall on Lebanon while Washington plays peacemaker with Iran
Israel bombs Lebanon for the third time this week, proving the US-Iran deal is just paper. Hezbollah waits. Lebanon burns. And Washington looks the other way.
Israel's bombs in Lebanon just blew up any chance of a US-Iran deal
Israel's midnight bombing of Beirut didn't just level buildings—it leveled months of secret US-Iran negotiations. The deal is dead. Here's what comes next.
Hormuz reopening won't fix the economic damage already baked in, analysts warn
The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but analysts say the economic damage from the blockade is already baked in. Inflation, supply chains, and consumer confidence will take months to recover.
Lebanon death toll hits 18 as Israel-Hezbollah clashes defy US-Iran peace deal
Hours after the US and Iran signed a landmark peace deal, Israeli airstrikes killed 18 in Lebanon and Hezbollah ambushed four Israeli soldiers. The deal didn't stop the war.
Russia's empty threats after Ukraine's drones humiliate Moscow
Ukraine's largest-ever drone attack on Moscow rattles the Kremlin, forcing Russia to threaten escalation—but the real story is how the war has changed.
The Navy's Drug Bust Defense: A Bullet in the Dark
The US Navy killed three people on a fishing boat in the Eastern Pacific. Washington called them 'narco-terrorists.' But is that justification or a cover?
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Tightens Grip: MPs Extend Term, Kill Direct Elections
Zimbabwe's parliament just handed Emmerson Mnangagwa two extra years and killed direct presidential elections. Democracy? It's now a quaint memory.
Why Iran Just Blew Up the US Talks — And Why That's a Good Thing
Iran walks away from nuclear talks as Israel pounds Lebanon. The diplomatic game is over — and the bombs are just beginning.
Oil spikes as Lebanon ignites and Hormuz shipping lane remains clogged
Brent crude jumps 3% as Hezbollah strikes Israel and a backlog at the Strait of Hormuz keeps supply choked. The market is pricing in $100 oil.
US-Iran Talks Collapse as Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip — and 18 Die in Lebanon
Vance cancels, Iran walks, and Lebanon burns. 18 dead, truce shattered. This is what diplomatic failure looks like.