Russia Launches Major Strikes on Ukraine, 21 Injured Across Kyiv
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukraine, hitting all districts of Kyiv and injuring 21 people including a 15-year-old boy.
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US-Iran Peace Deal Near Completion, Pakistan to Potentially Host Talks
Trump says peace agreement with Iran is ’largely negotiated’ as Pakistan’s PM says the country could host US-Iran talks soon.
DOJ Admits Weaponizing Prosecution Against Trump's Foes, Drops Charges
Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped charges against the ‘Broadview Six’, with the DOJ admitting the prosecution was weaponized against political opponents.
New Rule Requires Most Green Card Applicants to Apply from Outside US
Trump administration introduces new rule requiring most green card applicants to consular process from outside the US, a major shift affecting hundreds of thousands.
Putin Vows Retaliation After Accusing Ukraine of Hitting Student Dormitory
Putin accuses Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in a Moscow-occupied area of eastern Ukraine and vows retaliation. Ukraine says it targeted Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit.
San Diego Mosque Shooter Was Previously Flagged by FBI
One of the shooters in a deadly attack at a San Diego mosque had been previously flagged by the FBI, raising questions about intelligence failures.
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as US Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard announces resignation as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s illness. She had been largely absent from public view during recent military operations.
Pakistan Field Marshal Heads to Tehran to Broker US-Iran Deal
A Pakistani field marshal has traveled to Tehran in an effort to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, according to Axios. Pakistan is seeking a breakthrough in the stalled US-Iran negotiations. The diplomatic push comes after Secretary Rubio said the Iran peace talks had made “slight progress,” while firmly rejecting Iran’s proposed Strait of Hormuz “tolling system.” Pakistan, as a nuclear-armed Muslim-majority country with relatively close ties to Washington, occupies a unique mediating position. ...
[Brief] Rubio Calls Cuba a Threat to US Security, Havana Responds
US Secretary of State Rubio publicly stated that Cuba poses a threat to US security, with Havana responding by calling the allegations “lies.” The diplomatic spat reflects ongoing tensions in US-Cuba relations. Rubio has long been a supporter of hardline policies toward Cuba, and this statement may signal that the US will take further sanctions or diplomatic pressure measures against the island nation.
US Pauses $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale Amid Iran Tensions
The US Navy chief announced that a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused due to the escalating Iran situation, highlighting the strain on American military resource allocation amid simultaneous tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the Middle East. According to BBC, the Navy chief told Congress that uncertainty surrounding the Iran situation has forced the Pentagon to reassess global weapons supply priorities. Taiwan said it is “closely monitoring” the situation and emphasized that its defense needs remain unchanged. ...