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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war.
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert
Singer Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the recent fallout over the removal of his tour’s opening act, Macklemore, due to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments. “I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be…
Trump returns to White House as State Department issues security alerts for Middle East
President Trump cut his weekend trip to Camp David short a day early, returning to Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening. The president touched down at the Ellipse just before 8 p.m., according to a White House pool report. The White House’s official social media account shared a video clip of Trump departing Marine One. The…
Trump’s MAGA Inc. funnels another $5 million into Texas Senate race
President Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., poured an additional $5 million into the Texas Senate race, according to a new Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing published Saturday. The funds were earmarked for Del Ray Media LLC, a Virginia-based political media company, for TV and digital advertising against the Democratic nominee in this race, state Rep.…
Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday signed a legislation package aimed at safeguarding the state’s election process against potential interference in the upcoming midterm elections. The Democratic governor, who has repeatedly warned President Trump’s administration would attempt to meddle in these upcoming elections, signed 13 bills in Los Angeles. “Donald Trump won’t stop until…
Patel says FBI has used AI to stop school shootings
FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday the agency used AI to stop half a dozen school shootings and upped its use of the technology by 605 percent since he took the position. Appearing on Fox News’ “Saturday in America,” host Kayleigh McEnany asked Patel about a statement he made in March claiming the FBI had…
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Houthis claim attack near Riyadh airport
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen said they carried out drone and missile attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, near the airport and energy sites.
Slovakia Won’t Join NATO Conflict with Russia, Prime Minister Says
Since the defeat of Viktor Orban in April, Slovakian left-wing prime minister Robert Fico has often been described as the most pro-Russian leader remaining within the alliance. The post Slovakia Won’t Join NATO Conflict with Russia, Prime Minister Says appeared first on The National Interest.
Trump Administration Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Despite Concerns
Some US lawmakers have objected to the deal, reasoning that Chinese telecommunications equipment in Saudi Arabia could be used to study the aircraft and compromise its stealth features. The post Trump Administration Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Despite Concerns appeared first on The National Interest.
The US Military Just Shot Down Cartel Drones with a Laser—Here’s Why It Matters
The US military has little hope of staying cost-effective against drone-armed non-state actors while using conventional weapons. Lasers help level the playing field. The post The US Military Just Shot Down Cartel Drones with a Laser—Here’s Why It Matters appeared first on The National Interest.
Could This Asian Country Be the Next Buyer of the Dassault Rafale?
Vietnam is planning to upgrade its air force—and must choose between the Rafale, a known quantity, and Russia’s opaque Su-57 Felon. The post Could This Asian Country Be the Next Buyer of the Dassault Rafale? appeared first on The National Interest.
French Military Issues First Rafale F5 Contracts to Four Companies
France is aiming to have the upgraded version of the omnirole fighter jet in the air by the mid-2030s. The post French Military Issues First Rafale F5 Contracts to Four Companies appeared first on The National Interest.