United States
Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?
National assessment data show sustained declines in math and reading since 2012, with pandemic learning loss, chronic absenteeism, and staffing shortages identified as major factors.
Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, take greater role in war - report
Pete Hegseth welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford home after record deployment
Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
The two passengers suspected of being infected will be taken to another undisclosed location, where they will also undergo further testing for the virus.
Trump's visit to China will focus on Iran issue, demand more pressure on Tehran, US officials say
The discussions come amid efforts to reach a new agreement with Tehran and growing concern in Washington over continued Chinese support for the Iranian regime.
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access reflects economic necessity, not a call for war.
Israel reportedly operates covert base in Iraq during Iran campaign
A secret Israeli outpost in Iraq allegedly supported airstrikes on Iran and stayed hidden until an Iraqi patrol came dangerously close.
Frontier Airlines jet hits person crossing runway during takeoff at Denver Airport
One of the plane’s engines appears to be coated in blood, according to a photograph circulating on social media.
Israel’s future by 2030: Experts split before crucial 2026 vote - opinion
Israel faces a defining moment as experts warn that social divides and migration trends could shape its future through 2030.
Tanker struck by drone off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade
Iranian lawmakers have said they are drafting a bill to formalize Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz, with clauses including forbidding passage to vessels of "hostile states."
Are there any winners in unfinished Iran war? - analysis
Explosions, US self-defense strikes, and renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz show how unresolved maritime leverage, Gulf vulnerability, and political deadlock could push the conflict further.
Australia’s antisemitism inquiry should alarm every Jew - opinion
An Australian Royal Commission on antisemitism reveals a deeper crisis of antisemitism.
Israel doubts US optimism in Iran talks as critical issues on nuclear concessions remain unsolved
While US officials express optimism over a potential deal, Israel remains cautious, stressing that significant differences between the US and Iran still persist.
