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Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules
The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.
US to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria, Homeland Security official claims
Investment, amnesty, withdrawal: US outlines Gaza demilitarization plan led by NCAG - explainer
Where do you fly for the food? Michelin maps the flavors of 2026
Iran’s protests: A familiar pattern with new variables, risky for the regime - analysis
This wave of protests is unfolding against a backdrop fundamentally different from the past anti-regime movements, in the wake of June's 12-day war.
Pharaoh, Nimrod, Trump: Tasnim’s headline writers went ancient this week
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-related outlet's article argues that US President Donald Trump fits a “Pharaonic” pattern of arrogance and violence.
Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report
The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.
Israel will achieve peace with Iran one day, Netanyahu tells cabinet during protests
PM: Israel strongly condemns mass slaughter of innocent civilians • Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee also set for Iran discussion
Strategic autonomy in an unstable world is no longer optional - opinion
Growing risks show that alliances help, but true national safety demands internal strength. Security cannot be outsourced.
Pezeshkian takes aim at Israel, US as over 2,000 estimated killed in Iran protests
He asserted that he had received “reliable reports” indicating the authorities were facing “a severe shortage of mercenaries to confront the millions of people in the streets.”
Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode
The US strikes were conducted on Christmas night, December 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump declared the attack a "Christmas present" for ISIS, claiming that they were persecuting Christians.
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Gaza stabilization force
Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met US diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington.
Mississippi man arrested for murder of family members, pastor, no known motive
The charge against Daricka Moore, a county resident, is likely to be upgraded to capital murder, and the death penalty is a possibility if he is found mentally competent, officials said.
US conducts large-scale strikes on ISIS targets in Syria
The strikes are a continuation of Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said, an operation that began in retaliation for an Islamic State attack that killed two US soldiers and one civilian.
