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US Approves Major New Arms Sales Exceeding $15 Billion: Israel Secures $6.67B, Saudi Gets $9B in Strategic Authorization

Friday State Department announcement confirmed $15.67 billion in military sales to strengthen allied capabilities in the Middle East. The dual authorizations for Israel and Saudi Arabia were made public late Friday following congressional notification, coming as the Trump administration navigates complex regional challenges including ceasefire implementation in Gaza and escalating tensions over potential military strikes on Iran. Israel receives $6.67 billion equipment package spanning four...

Trump Backs Deal Separating Immigration Enforcement from Government Funding Crisis

A spending framework backed by President Trump and negotiated with Senate Democrats offers a potential mechanism to prevent government shutdown while separating immigration enforcement funding from broader government funding debates. Trump's Thursday endorsement came with acknowledgment that shutdown remained possible, reflecting procedural uncertainties and the genuine political challenges of addressing deeply divisive issues. The agreement attempts to compartmentalize federal funding discussions, separating immediate operational...

The “12-Day War” Sequel: Iranian Government Braces for Strike as US Targets Political Leadership

Last June, the world watched as Israel and the US launched a 12-day war against Iran’s nuclear sites. While that conflict ended in a...

Russia Strikes Ukraine: Positive Business Outlook Suggested as Drone Attacks Continue

At least one person died and 15 were injured in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, even as Ukrainian President Zelensky suggested a...

Trump Pursues Greenland Acquisition Through Diplomatic Pressure at Davos

Donald Trump's World Economic Forum appearance clarified his administration's approach to acquiring Greenland: diplomatic negotiations and economic leverage rather than military conquest. The US...

Trump Refuses Greenland Constraints as European Alliance Mobilizes Economic Countermeasures

Donald Trump refused to specify constraints on his efforts to obtain Greenland, telling journalists they would discover his intentions soon. His cryptic remarks during...

Presented but Not Confirmed: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado’s Nobel Gift to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado confirmed she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump on Thursday, but left it unclear...

Oil Exports Threatened: Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Platforms in the Caspian

Russia's oil exports are threatened as Ukraine strikes Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea. The V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin, and Valery Grayfe platforms...

Border Mobilization Reflects Immediate Security Concerns

Colombia's mobilization of armed forces along its border with Venezuela reflects immediate security and humanitarian concerns following Saturday's United States military operation. President Gustavo...

Gathered to Criticize: Shopkeeper Protests Evolve Into National Crisis

Iran's parliament speaker has issued a stark warning that American military installations and personnel across the region could become targets if the United States...

Alleged Attack on Novgorod Region Property Sparks International Diplomatic Crisis

An alleged attack on President Putin's Novgorod region property has sparked an international diplomatic crisis that threatens ongoing peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump...

Competing Narratives Over Alleged Attack Create Information Challenge

Competing narratives over an alleged attack on President Putin's residence have created a significant information challenge for international observers attempting to assess the situation...

Trump Strikes ISIS: US Protects Nigerian Christians from Terrorist Attacks

President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that American forces had conducted strikes against ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria, targeting militants the president called "terrorist scum"...

Thunderous US Response: 70 ISIS Locations Obliterated After Attack on Americans

The United States military launched a comprehensive assault on Islamic State positions throughout Syria, striking 70 targets in thunderous response to a terrorist attack....