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Iranian tankers use ‘unprecedented’ evasion methods to bypass US Gulf blockade
Iranian oil shipments are successfully bypassing a vast US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, utilising highly complex evasion tactics to continue supplying China despite an “unprecedented” level of American focus on intercepting vessels,
Trump suspends $14bn Taiwan arms sale as ‘bargaining chip’, warns Taipei against independence bids
US President Donald Trump announced he has suspended a proposed $14bn arms sale to Taiwan, describing the package as a “very strong bargaining chip” in his negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, whilst warning that Taipei will face a
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader. ...
How California’s political culture is hostile to women running for governor | Opinion
California’s political culture today is not welcoming to women candidates for its highest offices. ...
Wes Streeting confirms he will stand for Labour leadership as he calls for UK to ...
Former Health Secretary has called for a ‘proper contest’ to replace Sir Keir Starmer, including Andy Burnham ...
The Law They Hate Was a High Point of Our History
The Voting Rights Act has more democratic legitimacy than the court that is trying to destroy it. ...
Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House
Republicans have won the Great Redistricting War of 2026, but that may not be enough to maintain their hold on the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections. ...
Most Americans say the country’s best years are in the past ahead of country’s 250th ...
More than 40 percent of Americans are feeling pessimistic about the nation’s future, the survey found
Burnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters divided on PM prospects
Mayor of Greater
Former UK health minister says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer
Former health secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned from cabinet on Thursday in preparation for the challenge, says his party needs a "proper contest" with the best candidates on the field. ...
Electoral reform won't save the Republicans or the Democrats
Attempts to reshape the electorate are unlikely to work as intended and may even backfire. ...
CENTCOM Links Syria Stability to US Domestic Security
The commander of US Central Command, CENTCOM, Adm. Charles Bradford Cooper II, delivered testimony before the US Senate Armed Services Committee, outlining the contours of US policy toward Syria after the former regime and describing the country as the “center
Brian Howey column: Hope, prayers forge Sen. Young’s take on Iran war
CARMEL — U.S. Sen. Todd Young attended the U.S. Naval Academy before accepting a commission in the Marine Corps, where he served as an intelligence officer. ...
Jim Clyburn’s seat is under threat as Republicans redraw Southern congressional maps, raising alarms over ...
The fate of Jim Clyburn’s congressional career has turned into a flashpoint during a moment of crisis for Black representation in Congress. ...
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The former factory and TV studio launched careers and now a community group wants to buy it.
The Top 25 Greatest Films of All (My) Time
Well, I have finally done it. I finished my homework. Two weeks ago, I promised viewers of the Off the Beaten Path VIP podcast, as well as my pal and co-host Christian Toto, that I would create a list of my top 25 films of all time. In that podcast, we
TN CM recommends ministerial portfolios, Governor clears allocation; Vijay retains key departments
Vijay retained key departments
One Nation One Election proposal threatens federal structure: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar has strongly opposed the Centre’s proposed One Nation One Election initiative, calling it a politically motivated move that could weaken India’s
Here’s what you need to know about all those Portland judge candidates
Tuesday’s primary may decide who fills three open seats on the Multnomah County judicial bench and whether the sole incumbent facing a challenger gets to keep hers. ...
Streeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EU
Ex-health secretary, who is expected to launch leadership bid soon, condemns ‘heavy-handed’ approach
‘Mismanagement’ by Loftis’ office could have cost SC taxpayers, state watchdog finds
The report has been referred to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Attorney’s office, a state senator who has been investigating the treasurer says. Treasurer Loftis denies misconduct. ...
SC’s McMaster denies quid pro quo in calling special session to allow redistricting
SC House members began debate Friday on a proposed congressional map designed to elect Republicans in all seven congressional districts. ...
Wes Streeting confirms he'll stand in 'battle of ideas' to replace Keir Starmer
The former Health Secretary confirmed he would stand in the race to replace Keir Starmer in his first speech since quitting his cabinet ...
The newest Trump monument disobeys the biblical commandment to
The Old and New Testament are clear about why Christians should shun a golden statue of a political leader.
The bond market is flashing a warning over Iran. A veteran of energy geopolitics explains ...
Daleep Singh knows how energy and markets intersect. He sees trouble ahead. ...
KY judicial branch to lay off 170 employees due to anticipated budget deficit
The Kentucky Courts of Justice announced sweeping operational changes, including layoffs of employees. ...
State senator owes $50M in legal dispute over EKY Bitcoin facility
The legal battle began in November 2023 over wrongful eviction, breach of a license agreement and unlawful retaining of property. ...