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Day in Photos: Americas Counter Cartel Conference, Nursing Home Collapse in Brazil, and Longest Village
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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US Embassy in Kuwait Shut Down as Iran Conflict Continues
‘While there have been no reported injuries to U.S. personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority,’ the State Department says.
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Cement, Drugs, and Oil—How the Iran Conflict Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains
A prolonged conflict would further delay ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to product shortages and higher production and transportation costs.
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House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down
The latest vote comes several days into the conflict, which began with Israeli and American strikes on Feb. 28.
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Joint Offensive on Iran Undermines Credibility of Chinese Military Hardware: Analysts
The swift neutralization of alleged Beijing-supplied air defenses proves such exports cannot rival U.S. strike capabilities, one expert says.
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China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Open Amid Increased Defense Spending, Military Purge, and Iran Uncertainty
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
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Hegseth Signs Joint Declaration to Boost Counter-Cartel Efforts in Western Hemisphere
The U.S. secretary of war calls for western hemisphere nations to work together against cartels and address other shared security concerns.
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Trump Says He Needs to Be Involved in Picking Iran’s Leader, Khamenei’s Son ‘Unacceptable’
The U.S. president warned that a successor who continues Khamenei’s policies could push the United States back into conflict within five years.
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Zelenskyy Offers to Share Anti-Shahed Drone Expertise With US, Europe, Middle East Allies
Ukraine has pioneered the development of drone interceptors that cost as little as $1,000 and that can counter Russian suicide drones.
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Zero Population Growth From Immigration Is a Welcome Breather for Canada
Canada would be wise to use the next couple of years of reduced growth to reset its immigration strategy.
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Azerbaijan Says It May Retaliate After Accusing Iran of Drone Attack
The country, which neighbors Iran, said it has the ‘right to take appropriate measures’ in response.
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At Least 9 Vessels Attacked in Gulf Since Iran War Began
Around 300 oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks mount, raising fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Religious Freedom Violations ‘Particularly Severe’ in China, US Report Says
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom calls for coordinated sanctions and federal investigation into transnational repression.
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Day in Photos: Americas Counter Cartel Conference, Nursing Home Collapse in Brazil, and Longest Village
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
US Embassy in Kuwait Shut Down as Iran Conflict Continues
‘While there have been no reported injuries to U.S. personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority,’ the State Department says.
|
Cement, Drugs, and Oil—How the Iran Conflict Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains
A prolonged conflict would further delay ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to product shortages and higher production and transportation costs.
|
House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down
The latest vote comes several days into the conflict, which began with Israeli and American strikes on Feb. 28.
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Joint Offensive on Iran Undermines Credibility of Chinese Military Hardware: Analysts
The swift neutralization of alleged Beijing-supplied air defenses proves such exports cannot rival U.S. strike capabilities, one expert says.
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China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Open Amid Increased Defense Spending, Military Purge, and Iran Uncertainty
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
|
Hegseth Signs Joint Declaration to Boost Counter-Cartel Efforts in Western Hemisphere
The U.S. secretary of war calls for western hemisphere nations to work together against cartels and address other shared security concerns.
|
Trump Says He Needs to Be Involved in Picking Iran’s Leader, Khamenei’s Son ‘Unacceptable’
The U.S. president warned that a successor who continues Khamenei’s policies could push the United States back into conflict within five years.
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Zelenskyy Offers to Share Anti-Shahed Drone Expertise With US, Europe, Middle East Allies
Ukraine has pioneered the development of drone interceptors that cost as little as $1,000 and that can counter Russian suicide drones.
|
Zero Population Growth From Immigration Is a Welcome Breather for Canada
Canada would be wise to use the next couple of years of reduced growth to reset its immigration strategy.
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Azerbaijan Says It May Retaliate After Accusing Iran of Drone Attack
The country, which neighbors Iran, said it has the ‘right to take appropriate measures’ in response.
|
At Least 9 Vessels Attacked in Gulf Since Iran War Began
Around 300 oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks mount, raising fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Religious Freedom Violations ‘Particularly Severe’ in China, US Report Says
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom calls for coordinated sanctions and federal investigation into transnational repression.
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