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USS George Washington Sailors Adapt to Active Conflict With Iran
Young Navy personnel aboard the USS George Washington are recalibrating to the realities of open hostilities with Iran in real time.
UAE Labels FlyDubai Cockpit Attack a Terrorist Act
A FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot with a crash axe mid-flight. UAE prosecutors have classified the incident as terrorism.
G7 Nations Agree to Release Oil and Diesel Reserves Under US Pressure
G7 members have reached a consensus to release diesel and oil stockpiles following sustained pressure from the United States, Reuters reports.
Trump Plans Third Memecoin Dinner Amid Ongoing Ethics Scrutiny
A November dinner at Trump's DC golf club will reward top memecoin holders, the third such event as corruption concerns mount.
Treasury Says 60 Million Children Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department says more than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, a new federal savings initiative.
Former Hungarian Culture Minister Detained on Misappropriation Allegations
Hungarian authorities have detained a former culture minister amid allegations of financial misappropriation, signaling a rare high-profile accountability moment.
Trump Claims US Will Win Iran War 'Very Soon'
President Trump made a bold prediction about a swift U.S. victory in any conflict with Iran, raising fresh geopolitical tensions.
US and Iran to Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks With Mediators This Week
Washington and Tehran are set for separate, mediated discussions as early as Monday, signaling cautious diplomatic engagement continues.
Fed Seeks Public Input on Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has opened a comment period on two stablecoin proposals, even as regulators missed a key rulemaking deadline under the GENIUS Act.
China Challenges US Policy on Iran and Cuba at the UN
Beijing used a UN speech to publicly contest American positions on Iran and Cuba, signaling continued friction between the two powers.
Trump Turns Down Iran's Hormuz Offer as Tensions Persist
The White House rejected an Iranian proposal to guarantee Strait of Hormuz access and cease hostilities, signaling no near-term diplomatic breakthrough.
Iraq Suspends Iranian Flights at Three Airports Amid Regional Tensions
Three Iraqi airports are halting Iranian flights starting Friday, signaling a notable shift in bilateral aviation ties between Baghdad and Tehran.
Iran's Araqchi Puts Ball in US Court on 7-Day Nuclear Plan
Iran's foreign minister says Washington must now decide whether to accept Tehran's proposed seven-day framework for nuclear talks.
80 Nations Call for Open Hormuz Strait at UN Summit
A broad coalition at the United Nations demands the Strait of Hormuz be reopened and condemns Iran and Houthi attacks on shipping.
Iran-US Nuclear Talks Stall as Tehran Vows No Surrender
An Iranian official says the two sides remain far apart in ongoing negotiations, while President Pezeshkian pledges Iran will not capitulate.
Grail's Galleri Cancer Blood Test Faces Coverage Uncertainty
Grail's Galleri test can screen for 50 cancers from a single blood draw, but insurance coverage hinges on FDA approval after a key study fell short.
Iran's President Heads to UN Amid Trump's Stark Deal Ultimatum
Masoud Pezeshkian travels to New York as Trump threatens economic destruction or leadership elimination if no deal is reached.
Why Educators Say Productive Struggle Belongs in Classrooms
As instant answers become the norm, teachers argue that letting students wrestle with hard problems builds lasting skills.
Malaysia's Unilateral Child Conversion Dispute Remains Unresolved
Malaysia continues to grapple with the contentious issue of unilateral religious conversion of children, a legal and human rights challenge with no clear resolution in sight.
Africa's Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Progress and Gaps
African nations have made formal commitments to women's roles in peace processes, but translating pledges into measurable change remains the central challenge.
Key Provisions of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Trump Abandoned
A look at the core elements of the JCPOA and what the US withdrawal under Trump meant for global nonproliferation efforts.