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China Flags Security Risk in Anthropic’s Claude Code, Urges Immediate Action
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China Flags Security Risk in Anthropic’s Claude Code, Urges Immediate Action

China’s National Vulnerability Database warns that certain versions of Anthropic’s Claude Code may leak user data, prompting calls for uninstallation or updates.

Trump Signals Escalation with Threats to Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure and Kharg Island
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Trump Signals Escalation with Threats to Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure and Kharg Island

President Trump declared plans for further military strikes on Iran, threatening to target key civilian infrastructure and potentially seize Kharg Island amid rising tensions after recent attacks on U.S. forces.

Trump Signals End of Ceasefire with Iran, Warns of Further Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure
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Trump Signals End of Ceasefire with Iran, Warns of Further Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, warning of additional U.S. strikes targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure amid escalating tensions after attacks on American military and commercial vessels.

Trump Revives US Claim Over Greenland Amid NATO Summit Tensions
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Trump Revives US Claim Over Greenland Amid NATO Summit Tensions

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump renewed his call for US control of Greenland, sparking diplomatic pushback from Denmark and raising questions about alliance unity.

Renewed US-Iran Clashes Follow Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
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Renewed US-Iran Clashes Follow Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks

Military confrontations between the US and Iran escalated after Washington reinstated oil sanctions, prompting missile strikes, drone shootdowns, and regional tensions across the Gulf.

Rising Tensions Between Iran and U.S. Put Ceasefire and Global Oil Supply at Risk
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Rising Tensions Between Iran and U.S. Put Ceasefire and Global Oil Supply at Risk

Iran launched attacks on U.S. military sites after Washington struck Iranian positions in response to assaults on shipping; President Trump declared the ceasefire “over,” deepening uncertainty.

Tensions Escalate as U.S. Strikes Iran and Trump Questions Ceasefire Stability
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Tensions Escalate as U.S. Strikes Iran and Trump Questions Ceasefire Stability

U.S. military strikes targeted Iranian sites after Tehran attacked ships, while President Trump cast doubt on the fragile ceasefire, raising fears of renewed conflict.

Trump Declares Iran Peace Deal Dead After US Strikes, Pledges No Further Negotiations
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Trump Declares Iran Peace Deal Dead After US Strikes, Pledges No Further Negotiations

Following US airstrikes on Iranian targets, President Trump stated the cease-fire with Iran is over, declaring he will no longer engage with Tehran amid escalating tensions.

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Military Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait
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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Military Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after a series of US strikes aimed at Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

Starmer to Announce £37 Billion European Long-Range Missile Initiative at NATO Summit
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Starmer to Announce £37 Billion European Long-Range Missile Initiative at NATO Summit

Sir Keir Starmer plans to present a £37 billion missile development package aiming to advance Europe’s defense capabilities and bolster NATO cooperation during the Ankara summit.

US Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Targets and Revokes Key Oil Export License
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US Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Targets and Revokes Key Oil Export License

The United States intensified pressure on Iran by striking over 80 military sites and ending a temporary licence allowing Tehran to sell oil, following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Links U.S. Issues to Israel in Heated Debate
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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Links U.S. Issues to Israel in Heated Debate

In a contentious Michigan Senate primary debate, Abdul El-Sayed attributed U.S. challenges—from AI policy to the national debt—to Israeli influence and criticized AIPAC’s role in American politics.