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War on Iran: What troops is the US moving to the Gulf?
Growing US military presence around Iran suggests shift from air campaign to potential ground operations.
Iran calls US proposal to end war ‘maximalist, unreasonable’
Diplomatic source tells Al Jazeera that Tehran is dismissing the 15-point plan from Washington as unworkable.
Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm
Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel's war with Iran drags on.
Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation
A California judge says US DoD may be 'attempting to cripple Anthropic' for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
Hezbollah chief urges unity, no talks with Israel amid Lebanon attacks
Naim Qassem says negotiating with Israel 'under fire amounts to imposing surrender' on Lebanon.
Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN
UN Human Rights Council passes resolution demanding end to Iran's 'unprovoked attacks' on countries in the Middle East.
Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district
Emily Gregory's victory in the previously GOP-held district is the latest Democratic upset before November midterms.
US-Iran mediation: What are each side’s demands – and is a deal possible?
Trump's envoys have sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan. But Tehran has its own conditions.
Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt
Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.
Iran war live: Trump again says talks under way; 12 killed in south Tehran
US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue despite claim of talks, with at least 12 killed, 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
Russian weapons, tactics seen in Ukraine are shaping Myanmar’s civil war
Russian role felt in Myanmar, from aircraft to waves of conscripts launching 'meat assaults' made infamous in Ukraine.
Trump keeps up claims of talks with ‘the right people’ in Iran
US reportedly engaged in backchannel efforts, though Israel apparently not on same page, and military buildup continues.
Long lines, unpaid TSA workers: Experts say US air travel system in crisis
TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.
Trump claims US has achieved ‘regime change’, ‘received present’ from Iran
US President Donald Trump has told reporters in the Oval Office that the US has achieved regime change in Iran.
Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM’s office
Iraqi government says it plans to deliver 'formal notes of protest' amid recent strikes tied to US-Israeli war on Iran.
NASA to spend $20bn on moon base, nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft
The agency will increase robotic missions to the Moon and launch a nuclear spacecraft called Space Reactor 1 Freedom.
Russia fires 948 drones at Ukraine as new offensive begins
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warns that Kyiv faces a deficit of missiles as Washington is focused on its war on Iran.
US says they’re talking, Iran says they’re not. Who’s telling the truth?
Critics say Trump's claim of negotiations is a tactic to calm the market, but could the Iranians be ready to talk?