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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
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North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan completed a trilateral military drill in response to North Korean nuclear threats. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area on North Korea’s eastern coast, according to South Korea’s military. Seoul said it was closely monitoring its…
DeSantis: ‘Florida will provide asylum’ to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday accused the media of launching a smear campaign against the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, after a report revealed that the juror had a history of alleged domestic violence and an active restraining order. “A man objected to allowing a woman to kill her…
Bacon says he’s mulling 2028 White House bid
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said he is considering a run for president in 2028 as he prepares to leave Congress next year. Bacon, who has previously floated a bid for the White House, said in an interview to be released in full Saturday that he would “love” to run. “I won’t lie. Yes, I would…
The Outlook Is Getting Grimmer By The Day For Oil Exports From The Red Sea
Iraqi militias strike a pipeline that's the remaining lifeline to Middle East oil and the Houthis move into a better position to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait than ever. The post The Outlook Is Getting Grimmer By The Day For Oil Exports From The Red Sea appeared first on TWZ.
Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war into 9/11 speeches
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A link between Iran war and 9/11 in Trump administration speeches President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in remarks at the Pentagon, suggesting the…
Proxy fight in Yemen heats up, risking new front in US-Iran war
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group’s reported takeover of a Yemen port city is raising the stakes in Tehran’s war with the U.S. Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen’s military, is reportedly urging President Trump to strike the rebels, while the U.S. has sent more than 100 advisors to aid its Saudi allies in the fight. In…
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Israel strikes Hezbollah base in Lebanon, causing 4.1-magnitude tremor
Israel's military on Thursday said it conducted strikes that demolished a series of tunnels used by Hezbollah as a base in southern Lebanon.
Crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia struck by 'multiple attacks'
A major pipeline in Saudi Arabia was struck by "multiple attacks," injuring an unspecified number of people, Saudi officials said Friday.
Georgia’s Ties with Iran Have a Limit
Tbilisi’s relationship with Tehran is not maintained at the expense of its ties to Washington. The post Georgia’s Ties with Iran Have a Limit appeared first on The National Interest.
Will a Finnish Fence Make Russia a Good Neighbor?
Finland has completed construction of a fence along its Russian border. Officials hope it will stop “instrumentalized immigration” and prevent a potential Russian invasion. The post Will a Finnish Fence Make Russia a Good Neighbor? appeared first on The National Interest.
British MPs vote down second effort to legalize assisted dying
British members of Parliament on Friday dealt what looks to be a decisive blow to efforts to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales.
Why AfD Appeals to So Many Germans
The far-right party surges in a regional election.