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The United States remains the world’s most consequential democracy, and its internal battles have global reverberations. From the culture wars in classrooms and corporations to the political battles in Washington, from the border crisis to the censorship debates in Silicon Valley, we report on America as it struggles with its own identity and direction.
US special forces intercepted an Iranian vessel near Oman, seizing suspected arms shipments amid rising Gulf tensions, underscoring Washington’s firm…
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APR 19, 2026
Despite Trump's talks with Tehran, Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting vital oil routes amid rising tensions…
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APR 18, 2026
President Trump announced Iran’s full compliance with US demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting uranium enrichment, signaling…
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APR 17, 2026
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz amid a Lebanon ceasefire, triggering an 11% drop in Brent oil prices, though…
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APR 17, 2026
Former US President Trump claimed China agreed to halt arms shipments to Iran amid tensions and predicted a warm reception…
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APR 15, 2026
The US warned of unleashing full "Economic Fury" on Iran by ending oil sanction waivers and threatening secondary sanctions on…
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APR 15, 2026
The US-Iran conflict reveals deep systemic shifts: diminished Iranian power contrasts with rising US-China rivalry, exposing fragile Gulf states and…
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APR 12, 2026
Trump sharply escalates tensions with Iran, ordering a full U.S.
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APR 12, 2026
US-Iran talks to resolve the nuclear crisis ended without agreement as Tehran rejected Washington’s flexible terms, while US forces began…
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APR 12, 2026
Raphael Kalyviotis highlights that China’s push for de-escalation in Iran reflects strategic dominance, while true high-stakes negotiators, unlike many analysts,…
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APR 8, 2026
A violent attack unfolded outside the Israeli consulate in Constantinople, resulting in the gunman's death and injuries to four others,…
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APR 7, 2026
Cincinnati's experiment appointing a bureaucratic, politically chosen police chief over experienced officers backfired, worsening crime as leadership lacked street-level insight…
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APR 6, 2026
Jose Medina-Medina, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant released under Biden’s policies, stands accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago…
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