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CBS Sports
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Plume
BBC World
2h ago
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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.
Plume
CBS Sports
51m ago
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Why the Dodgers seem like the favorites in the Tarik Skubal trade sweepstakes ahead of 2026 deadline
As the Aug. 3 deadline nears, the back-to-back reigning champions may be poised to double down
Plume
CBS Sports
59m ago
Texas basketball roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, 2026-27 outlook for Longhorns
Sean Miller has won the offseason; will it translate to SEC dominance?
Column
Foreign Policy
9m ago
Zaidi’s Militia Dilemma
Iraq’s new prime minister faces a familiar challenge in confronting Iran-backed groups.
Column
BBC World
29m ago
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
Column
The Hill
38m ago
Senate Republicans block resolution to halt Iran war
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran, despite growing GOP discomfort over the expansion of the war and the impact it’s having on energy prices. The
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Foreign Policy
50m ago
Why Energy Prices Didn’t Soar Higher This Year
Daniel Yergin on China’s surprising role as a shock absorber.
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The Hill
59m ago
Democrats investigating Iranian drone attack that killed 6 US service members
Democratic lawmakers announced Thursday a new investigation into reports that the Pentagon responded inadequately to an Iranian drone strike earlier this year. In a Wednesday letter addressed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the group de
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The Hill
1h ago
Lindsey’s Lens: Israel spends millions in reputation cleanup campaign
Pro-Israel organizations have reportedly assembled roughly a $100 million effort to shape U.S. primary elections.
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BBC World
2h ago
At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Foreign Policy
4h ago
Trump Has Weakened America’s Sanctions Weapon
The administration’s inconsistency has undermined a key tool of U.S. foreign policy.
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Taiwan's Path to Victory Is Unclear
Denny Roy, Asia Times Like few other countries, Taiwan faces a legitimate existential crisis. Beijing's position that Taiwan must submit to absorption by the People's Republic of China, even...
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
China's Minority Crackdown
James Leibold and Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs When the People's Republic of China was founded, in 1949, it was explicitly a multinational state.
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Momentum Has Shifted Away From Russia
Daniel Kochis, 19FortyFive Last August, Vladimir Putin arrived on American soil expecting a favorable deal. Russia held the momentum, the February White House meeting with Zelenskyy was...
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Inside Netanyahu's Oval Office Meeting With Trump
Jacob Magid, Times of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not push any particular strategy regarding Iran during his Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday,...
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Why Iran Chose To Restart the Fight
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Iran has brought days of relative calm in the Middle East to an end after launching what the US called a "surprise"...
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Trump's Course on Iran Is Beyond Clear
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, New York Post President Donald Trump says he has "plenty of time" for talks with Iran.
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
NATO Faces Its Moment of Decision
Conrad Black, Brussels Signal Meetings in Washington on July 28 between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump, and between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
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RealClearWorld
5h ago
Will the Wars in Ukraine and Iran Merge?
Charles Lipson, Spectator This is a fraught moment, perhaps the most dangerous since the end of the Cold War. Two major wars are being fought, one threatening European security, the other...
Column
BBC World
7h ago
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
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Politico
9h ago
Two looming primaries will test pro-Israel Democrats’ role in the party
The race for Michigan Senate and Missouri's 1st District has turned into referendums on the Democratic Party's once unwavering support for the longtime U.S. ally.
Column
Foreign Policy
13h ago
Yes, Europe Is a Middle Power, Too
The Iran war has underscored the need for a change in state psychology.
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Defense One
18h ago
Iran war ‘accelerated’ key tanker connectivity upgrades, top Air Force officials say
Service leaders said increasing battlespace awareness on the KC-135 was paramount.
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Free Beacon
20h ago
‘Public Executions Are Extremely Rare’ in Iran, the New York Times Claims, Inaccurately
The Associated Press says "Public executions are not uncommon in Iran." The watchdog group Iran Human Rights counted 459 such executions between 2008 and 2025, frequently featuring large audiences, including children. United Against Nuclear