US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge
U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached one of its most powerful points in decades, but inconsistent enforcement has prevented...
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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for...
Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack is pushing back after backlash over remarks seen as equating Israel with Hezbollah, insisting his...
These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actually U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News look like typical news websites. They have neatly designed homepages and active social media accounts, where...
Trump criticizes Spain amid Iran, NATO rift as PM Sanchez faces questions over political motives
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain has tried to position himself as the European counterweight to President Donald Trump, but...
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
Sen. Bernie Sanders forced a vote on Wednesday to block the sales of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. The resolutions...
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
The Chinese government is increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled church while tightening surveillance and restrictions...
The Dam Breaks: Democratic Senators Overwhelmingly Reject Arms Sales to Israel
Democratic senators overwhelmingly voted to block bomb and bulldozer sales to Israel on Wednesday, in a reflection of the Jewish...
Russia’s Lavrov says Iran has ‘inalienable’ right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump’s demands
Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that Iran has an "inalienable" right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes during a...
Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone
Western democracies, including the UK, France, Canada and Australia, are facing backlash after allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to...
Pakistani general says Iran diplomacy still alive, despite US blockade, failed talks
The United States began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic Monday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf just...
China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan, such as direct flights and imports of...
Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft
The Selective Service System, the government agency that keeps a list of draft-eligible American men, will begin automatically registering names...
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies
KAOHSIUNG – Taiwan: For the first time in nearly a decade, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) supreme leader and the head...
Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Tries to Kill U.S.–Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance is set to lead renewed negotiations with Iran this weekend to bring an end to the...
