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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with …
European Commission asks United States not to ban diesel supplies to Europe
US President Donald Trump said earlier that he was very seriously considering imposing a ban on the export of diesel fuel due to rising prices in the country
Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size to 1.55M
The president has raised the number of military personnel several times since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Five men arrested on terror charges near U.K. air base released on bail, Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, prosecutors reopen Cornell fra…
A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.
A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.
Trump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration is weakening Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.
Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards
The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China.
If Iran cannot sell oil, whole region to be barred from selling — parliament speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that he could not ensure the security of any regional infrastructure unless Iran’s security was ensured
Kiev fears Russian army to 'wipe out' what remains of Ukraine’s energy sector this winter
Kiev must agree to a peace deal before winter sets in, Ukrainian lawmaker Dmitry Razumkov stated
North Korea accuses US of undermining global nuclear non-proliferation system
The United States is increasing the risks of a new arms race with its actions, North Korea's Foreign Ministry said
Germany, EU play no role in negotiations on Ukraine — Russian envoy in Vienna
According to Mikhail Ulyanov, German foreign minister Johann Wadephul requested a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and only repeated standard Western narratives
Russian Embassy in Australia accuses ABC of manipulating Ukrainian children issue
The diplomatic mission said that Kiev and Western media continue to spread what it described as fake reports about Ukrainian children allegedly "stolen" by Russia
Yemen death toll rises to 838 after fighting intensifies — WHO
The death toll continues to rise as the conflict further escalates
US forces to exit Iraq after decades, leaving gap for Iran and fear of ISIS attacks
As Shiite groups celebrate withdrawal of American troops, Sunni tribal leader in Fallujah warns Iraq 'not fully ready' to secure itself, and 'creating a vacuum is what all Iraqis …
IDF kills commander of Hamas’s North Gaza Brigade in Gaza City airstrike
Izz al-Din al-Bik is 3rd Hamas brigade commander to be killed by Israel in recent weeks; separate strikes on Sunday killed Hamas moneyman and sniper, military says The post IDF ki…
IN BRIEF: Locomotive depot, data centers in Kiev hit in Russian forces’ group strike
A dry-cargo ship carrying military cargo to the Odessa port was hit while at sea
Russia's agricultural exports to Uzbekistan surge nearly 1.5-fold in January-August
The growth was primarily driven by shipments of sugar, soybean cake and meal
Russian embassy warns UK that its plans to blockade Kaliningrad to have consequences
The diplomats emphasized that Russia had repeatedly made it clear "that it neither seeks confrontation with NATO and Europe nor intends to attack them"
Police probe Channel 13 journalist for alleged traffic violation at behest of Likud lawyer
Journalists' union questions motive after Raviv Drucker questioned over clip of him talking on the phone while driving during investigative program he hosts The post Police probe …
Russia to present export version of Garpiya-A1 UAV in China, Vietnam for first time
The UAV is capable of carrying a warhead weighing more than 50 kg and operating at altitudes ranging from 50 to 2,500 meters
Iranian army invites Americans to visit Iran and see everything for themselves
Hossein Mohabi also noted that the IRGC is "ready to correspond" with those who cannot to come
Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home
Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.
The Portuguese House review – picturesque, polite drama of secrets and revelations at a country estate
Spanish drama about people leaving their old lives behind plays out like a literary novel, with Manolo Solo excellent as a discombobulated gardenerOut of the blue, a woman walks o…