On June 21, the U.S. launched a meticulously planned strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Ahead of the attack, skeptics warned that by bombing Iran, President Donald Trump would be starting another “forever war.” But a ceasefire…
Category: 4. World
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‘It Apparently Bothers Russia’ – US Defends NATO Military Spending Boost Amid Kremlin Outcry
The US State Department on Monday defended NATO members’ decision to increase their defense spending, ultimately up to five percent of gross domestic product, after Russia called the move “catastrophic.”
“What we do know is what…
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Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
Turkish police detained at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities and protesters say is a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed and Moses.
The cartoon, published in a political satire magazine,…
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G7 urges talks to resume for deal on Iran nuclear program – Reuters
- G7 urges talks to resume for deal on Iran nuclear program Reuters
- G7 FMs call for resumption of talks on Iran nuclear deal The Times of Israel
- Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with G7 Foreign Ministers U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- G7 seeks…
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Iran Update, June 30, 2025
Avery Borens, Katherine Wells, Andie Parry, and Brian Carter
Information Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET
The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran…
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How a bridge changed lives and boosted business
Maddy SavageBusiness reporter
Reporting fromCopenhagen & Malmö
Maddy SavageLaurine Deschamps lives in Malmö and works in Copenhagen One of Europe’s most iconic transport landmarks, the Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is…
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2025
Christina Harward, Angelica Evans, Jennie Olmsted, Jessica Sobieski, and Frederick W. Kagan
June 30, 2025 5:30 pm ET
Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside…
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Israel launches waves of Gaza airstrikes after new displacement orders | Gaza
Israel ramped up its offensive in Gaza on Monday, with new displacement orders sending tens of thousands of people fleeing the north of the devastated territory and waves of airstrikes killing about 60 Palestinians, according to local officials…
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Russia Can’t Keep Stalling and Bombing
US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Lt. Gen Keith Kellogg Jr., criticized Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov’s recent comments blaming Ukraine and the US for the failure to negotiate peace.
Kellogg was appointed special envoy for…
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