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US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men
The US military said on Wednesday that it carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing four men.
US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
Americans tune out news as social media becomes main source of information, Pew finds
'Jewish Roots of American Liberty': Explaining the Jewish connection to the American story - review
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
US backs Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine with $1.25 billion Export-Import Bank package
The US Export-Import Bank has approved $1.25 billion in financing to support the Reko Diq copper and gold mine, marking one of Washington's largest commitments to Pakistan's minerals sector.
US deepens cooperation with Syria as CENTCOM expands anti-ISIS operations - analysis
The US and Damascus have been cooperating against ISIS since 2025, especially after Syria said it would join the coalition against ISIS in November.
US opens door to Syria's reintegration with repeal of Caesar Act - analysis
In many cities such as Homs, Hama, Aleppo and Damascus, there has been a week of celebration, something unique for Syria after people suffered under more than a decade of war.
US to appoint two-star American general to lead Gaza Stabilization Force – Axios
Trump said he plans to announce the Board of Peace in early 2026, according to the report.
US condemns Houthi detention of embassy staff in Yemen
The United States on Wednesday condemned the ongoing detention of current and former local staffers of the US embassy in Yemen by the Houthis.
Iran says IAEA safeguards not built for wartime after strikes on nuclear sites
Kamalvandi stated that Iran is seeking new, binding assurances from the agency to prevent any misuse of data before it restores fuller cooperation.
President Trump serves Israel's interests over US, Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene highlighted Trump's relationship with Israel, stating that the president shows 'favoritism' toward the country.
Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option
Gene therapy uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA said.
Trump claims he can end Thailand–Cambodia fighting as rockets hit civilians
Trump listed a number of wars that he claimed he helped stop, including between Pakistan and India, and Israel and Iran, before commenting on the renewed conflict in Southeast Asia.
New Israeli, US research shows that learning doesn't have to slow down because of human aging
The findings suggest that older adults can enhance memory, maintain emotional well-being, and gain a renewed sense of purpose by engaging in education that respects their life experience.
