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US Weighs Expanding Nuclear Deterrence Presence Across NATO’s Eastern Flank

Report Suggests Washington Is Exploring Additional Nuclear-Capable Deployments Amid Evolving European Security Concerns WASHINGTON: The United States is reportedly discussing the possibility of expanding its...

Trump says ‘mandatory’ for Muslim nations involved in Iran deal to join Abraham Accords

US president urges Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize ties with Israel; Saudi source says not without ‘irreversible pathway’ to Palestinian state

Suspect shot dead after firing near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

Suspect identified as Nasire Best, law enforcement official says; bystander also struck but unclear if by perpetrator or responding fire from security forces WASHINGTON —...

Rubio says Iran talks show ‘good signs,’ but Hormuz tolls would make deal ‘unfeasible’

Trump has ‘other options’ if talks fail, says Rubio, as US president vows to retrieve, possibly destroy Iran’s highly enriched uranium; IDF chief says military ‘on...

Trump reportedly paused Hormuz op after Saudis denied use of airspace; US awaits Iran...

Riyadh rejects report as US officials say Gulf states were surprised by Project Freedom, which triggered fears of fresh fighting; top Iranian negotiator mocks US for...

FBI says a man who crashed his pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by...

The Michigan synagogue that was attacked is part of Reform Judaism, the largest branch of the religion in North America, which emphasizes progressive values such as social justice and gender...

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

The explosion comes amid a spike in gas prices driven by uncertainty over the global oil supply because of the Iran war The plant refines heavy sour...

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in...

US president gives Iran 48 hours to fully open the Strait of Hormuz War of words came as Iranian missiles struck two communities near Israel nuclear sites

Trump compares Pearl Harbor to strikes on Iran in meeting Japan’s leader

Donald Trump: ‘We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’ ‘Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?’ WASHINGTON President...

Trump says new Iran leader won’t last long without his approval

Nine days after US-Israeli strikes on his compound killed Khamenei and plunged the Middle East into war, Iran’s Assembly of Experts met privately and chose their next leader