U.S. announces launch of second phase of Gaza peace plan
White House envoy Steve Witkoff announced the formation of a committee of Palestinian technocrats and the start of “full demilitarization and reconstruction.”
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U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Continue ReadingGermany’s nationalist AfD party looks to take power in 2026
Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.
Continue ReadingIranians, defying lethal force, come out by the thousands to protest
Iran’s supreme leader has warned the government would not “back down,” as rights groups fear the communications blackout in place could presage a brutal crackdown.
Continue ReadingBerlin power outage exposes vulnerabilities in German infrastructure
The German capital just experienced its longest blackout since the end of World War II and authorities say it was caused deliberately — by an arson attack.
Continue ReadingCoast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers
U.S. forces on Friday captured another vessel suspected of hauling Venezuelan oil. Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.
Continue ReadingGrok limits image generator after backlash over sexualized AI pictures
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot restricts the service to paid subscribers after outcry over images of undressed women and children. Critics say that is profiting from the problem.
Continue ReadingIran’s Revolutionary Guard used crypto to evade sanctions, report finds
The military force moved about $1 billion using two exchanges registered in Britain, according to TRM Labs, which specializes in crypto investigations.
Continue ReadingTrump appears to back away from threats to Colombia’s president
No country in the region has a closer partnership with the Pentagon than Colombia.
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s economy nears collapse under U.S. blockade
Trump administration officials say the Venezuelan government only has a few weeks before it would “go broke” if it doesn’t “play ball.”
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