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Iran's Gulf coercion makes US more essential, not less
A geopolitical analysis argues that Iran's coercion of Gulf monarchies, intended to push out the United States, has instead reinforced Washington's indispensability because no alternative power can ma
Cockroach Protest Leaders to Meet Modi Government Friday
Leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach movement agreed to meet government ministers Friday over the exam paper leak scandal, but said nationwide protests will continue, hours after activist Sonam Wang
Trump Vows Military Punishment for Iran Over Red Sea Attacks
Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Iran and the Houthis after Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, sending Brent crude above $100/barrel and rerouting tankers as the w
Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian jet in first air-to-air kill
A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian fighter for the first time since the jets arrived in 2024, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesd
Senate to Vote on Russia-Iran Sanctions Next Week
Senate Democrats are signaling readiness to vote as early as next week on a bipartisan Russia sanctions package that was expanded at President Trump's request to also include Iran, with the legislatio
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Drops 'Gold Standard' Safeguards
Trump approved a landmark US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement allowing Riyadh to enrich uranium domestically for 30 years, but the deal reportedly drops the 'Gold Standard' non-proliferation conditions W
Loomer reverses on Ukraine, sits down with Zelenskyy
Far-right Trump ally Laura Loomer interviewed Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday in a reversal of her years-long hostility toward Ukraine, despite having once called it full of 'Nazi apologists' — rhetor
US Slaps 10-12.5% Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Partners
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor practices, effective July 24, 2026, replacing an expiring 10% global duty that followed the Supreme Court's Febr
Lavrov-Rubio Meet: Arms to Ukraine 'Unacceptable'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on July 23, 2026 that continued U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine are 'unacceptable,' but Rubio said there is 'no cha
US Threatens 'Major Military Punishment' Over Houthi Attacks
The US is threatening 'major military punishment' against Iran and Houthis as the conflict spreads to the Red Sea, where the UN envoy for Yemen has called for talks amid alarm over attacks.
Anutin Defends One China Stance, Dismisses Taiwan Protest
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected Taiwan's protest over a joint statement reaffirming Thailand's One China policy, insisting Bangkok's diplomatic stance would not damage trade or invest
Kagan: Supreme Court Is Not Trump's Rubber Stamp
Justice Elena Kagan defended the Supreme Court against claims it functions as a rubber stamp for President Trump, telling a 9th Circuit audience that on significant issues the court has checked the ex
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The US announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty imposed after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's earlier tariffs in Feb
ASEAN Demands 'Immediate Cessation' of US-Iran Hostilities
ASEAN foreign ministers urged an immediate end to renewed US-Iran hostilities and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of damage to regional trade, energy and food security, while Sec
Houthis hit Saudi tankers, oil surges as US-Iran war escalates
President Trump vowed to hold Iran accountable as Houthi militants struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and the U.S. launched another round of airstrikes on Iran, driving Brent crude up 4.3% to
Loomer meets Zelensky after dramatic Ukraine reversal
Far-right Trump ally Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday, reversing years of pro-Russia rhetoric after experiencing her first air raid during the trip.
Thune to add Iran sanctions to Russia bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Thursday he will attach Iran sanctions provisions to a long-stalled bipartisan Russia bill, fulfilling President Trump's weekend request and racing for a fl
Netanyahu Backs Saudi Entry to Abraham Accords
Israel's Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would be a 'historic leap forward for peace,' responding to the US announcement of a civilian nuclear deal with Riyadh tied to normaliz
US Probes Russian Role in Iran CIA Site Drone Strikes
US intelligence is investigating whether Russia helped Iran precisely target CIA facilities in Saudi Arabia with drone strikes, a probe that hung over Secretary Rubio's meeting with Russia's Lavrov on
GOP Split on Iran Endgame as Trump Bypasses Congress
Senate Republicans are publicly divided over the US-Iran conflict: some members express concern about the endgame following a Hegseth hearing, while others continue backing military action despite pol
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