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Israel spent over $45 million on AI propaganda campaign targeting US – WSJ

Israel is spending tens of millions of dollars on an AI-powered media campaign aimed at improving its image and influencing public opinion in the US, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Washington must recognize Iran as major regional power – ex-official

Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has called on Washington to withdraw its forces from the Middle East and abandon its bases,

Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon

Three US service members have been killed after Iranian forces struck American military facilities in Jordan with ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones, the Pentagon has reported.

US ready to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium – CNN

The US has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to have its own nuclear program and enrich uranium, CNN has reported

Spain World Cup Victory Celebrated With Palestinian Flags as Football Meets Gaza Politics

Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win sparked global celebrations, while the presence of Palestinian flags reflected broader political discussions surrounding the Gaza war.

Trump Draws Criticism After Staying on Stage During Spain’s World Cup Trophy Celebration

Spain defeated Argentina to claim its second World Cup title, but Trump’s presence during the celebrations sparked online backlash,

Trump Says Iran “Hit Very Hard” as US Strikes Continue for Ninth Night

The attacks targeted command centers, air defenses, missiles and communication networks, while Iran reported strikes near the Darkhovin nuclear facility. Rising casualties and expanding operations have increased fears of a broader regional conflict.

Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States.

Israel planning to use crocodiles to guard Palestinian inmates – media

Israel has reportedly reclassified Nile crocodiles as “tended” animals, potentially clearing the way for their use as part of prison security.

IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that it destroyed a depot housing US unmanned surface vessels and the “main artificial intelligence center” in Bahrain, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian bridges and other civilian infrastructure.

US troops injured in Iranian strikes – CBS

Several US service members were injured when Iranian attacks struck military facilities in Jordan earlier this week, CBS News reported on Friday, just as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes.

Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized on 21st Day of Hunger Strike Over India Exam Leak Protest

Indian climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been hospitalized after his health deteriorated during the 21st day of his hunger strike

Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election

US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security

Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes

Iran said it launched fresh attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday after ​a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month's truce descended into daily attacks and counterattacks.

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations

Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week.

New York mayor blasted over justifying rising rape numbers

New York City’s self-professed ‘democratic socialist’ mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn backlash for attributing the recent uptick in rape reports to an expanded definition of what constitutes the crime.

‘Oil for everyone or no one,’ Iran warns

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that regional oil and gas exports could be blocked completely in response to US attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

‘They don’t want you there’: Trump tells Netanyahu to leave Syria and Lebanon – Axios

US President Donald Trump has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from Syria and begin redeploying forces from southern Lebanon, Axios has reported, citing US and Israeli officials.

Ahmadinejad Denies NYT Report Claiming Mossad Tried to Recruit Him

His office also denied reports that he is under house arrest, calling the allegations fabricated and intended to sow divisions within Iran.

EU Backs ICC After U.S. Announces Campaign to Dismantle International Criminal Court

Brussels rejected U.S. claims that the ICC threatens national sovereignty, stressing the court prosecutes individuals accused of the world's gravest crimes, not sovereign states.

Tehran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled.

Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants next week if no deal

President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.

Iran Guards say Hormuz to remain closed till US ends ‘acts of aggression’: state TV

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday the Hormuz strait would remain closed until the United States ends its "acts of aggression" while warning that other regional oil export routes could also become targets.

India summons Iranian envoy after another sailor killed in Strait of Hormuz

India has summoned Iran’s deputy chief of mission in New Delhi after an attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz left an Indian crew member dead and injured eight others.

Trump claims ‘other people’ could lead ground campaign in Iran

US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a ground campaign in Iran, claiming that unspecified allied forces could seize key strategic sites like Kharg Island without the involvement of American troops

Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Airport After Yemen Airstrikes

The escalation marks the first major confrontation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia after a period of relative calm. Flights from Abha were cancelled following the attacks.

Reports Claim Israel Tried to Recruit Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Lead Post-Islamic Republic Iran

The reports allege Mossad held meetings with Ahmadinejad in Hungary before he reportedly withdrew from the plan and was later taken into IRGC custody.

Why it’s so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.”

Trump tells Congress that Iran war is back on

US President Donald Trump has formally told Congress that Washington has resumed what he described as “limited defensive strikes” against Iran, Politico and the New York Times reported on Monday.

US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump

US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.