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Iran says US strikes are a ‘strategic mistake’
Iran has called US air strikes on Iraq and Syria a “strategic mistake” after 85 targets were hit across the region on Friday. The US […]
Why did US wait to retaliate for drone attack on its troops?
Nearly a week after a drone strike in Jordan killed three US soldiers, retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias have begun. The strikes had been expected for […]
US and UK navies repel largest Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping
UK and US naval forces have repelled the largest attack yet by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, the UK defence secretary […]
Hurricane Hilary weakens but could still be deadly – US
Hurricane Hilary has weakened as it heads towards Mexico’s Pacific coast and California but could still cause “life-threatening” flooding, US meteorologists warn. With winds of […]
Moody’s downgrades 10 US banks, warns of possible cuts to others
Signage is seen outside the Moody’s Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 12, 2021./File Photo Aug 7 (Reuters) – Ratings agency Moody’s downgraded […]
US tech groups back TikTok in challenge to Montana state ban
The TikTok logo is pictured outside the company’s U.S. head office in Culver City, California, U.S., September 15, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo WASHINGTON, Aug 7 […]
China curbs exports of drone-related equipment amid U.S. tech tension
BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) – China on Monday announced export controls on some drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard “national security and interests” amid […]
US and allies working with Ukraine on alternative routes to deliver grain, according to White House
The United States and its allies are working with Kyiv on alternative land routes to deliver critical grain to the world after Russia pulled out of […]
Ukraine has “options available” as Kyiv commits more forces to counteroffensive, US defense secretary says
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Ukraine has “a number of options available” as Kyiv commits more forces to its ongoing counteroffensive against Russia. Austin didn’t […]
Heatwaves are new normal as 50C hits US and China – UN
The extreme temperatures sweeping the globe this week are the new normal in a world warmed by climate change, the UN weather agency says. Temperatures […]