Russian Strikes Injure Civilians in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Sea of Azov Shipping
A Russian missile and drone attack wounded 11 in Kyiv amid escalating Ukrainian strikes on vessels supporting Russian military logistics in the Sea of Azov.
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Iran Refuses Talks with U.S. Until American Forces Withdraw from Regional Positions
Iran has dismissed negotiation efforts with the U.S., demanding a U.S. military retreat before talks can resume amid rising tensions and renewed conflict in the Gulf.
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Pentagon Publishes Fourth Collection of UFO Files Including Rare Military Encounters
The Pentagon released its fourth set of UFO files featuring 40 documents with detailed eyewitness accounts, radar data, and declassified historical reports from multiple agencies.
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Trump Demands Iran Confirm Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Rising Tensions
After funeral chants calling for his death, Trump warned Iran of missile strikes if it blocks the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to publicly guarantee open shipping lanes.
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Israeli Strikes Target Iran’s Steel Industry, Sparking Economic and Legal Concerns
Attacks on Iran’s largest steel plants damaged critical infrastructure, threatening production and igniting debate over the legality of targeting civilian industrial sites in wartime.
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner Withdraws from Senate Race Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Graham Platner exited the Maine Senate race following multiple controversies, prompting Democrats to quickly select a new candidate as US-Iran clashes intensify and global oil markets react.
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Iran Acknowledges Strait of Hormuz Attacks as a Mistake in Private Talks
Iran privately admitted that recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were unintentional, while the US urges a public commitment to safe navigation.
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US and Iran Restart Talks in Oman Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian officials have resumed negotiations in Oman as Washington urges Tehran to ensure safe, toll-free passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks on commercial vessels.
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U.S. Developing Nuclear Waste-Powered Drones Capable of Decades-Long Flight
The U.S. is advancing technology to power drones with nuclear waste-derived batteries, enabling continuous airborne missions lasting over 30 years without refueling.
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Trump Announces US License for Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missile Interceptors
At a NATO summit, Donald Trump pledged US authorization for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signaling a strategic shift amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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China Achieves First At-Sea Recovery of Reusable Rocket Boosting Space Race
China successfully recovered the first stage of its Long March 10B rocket on an offshore platform, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology amid competition with the US.
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Biden DOJ Shifted Fentanyl Enforcement Policies Amid Whistleblower Review
In 2024, the Biden Justice Department loosened federal fentanyl seizure protocols during an internal probe into a controversial operation that allowed the drug’s trafficking in New Mexico.