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Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions
The countries include Cyprus, Poland, Sweden, Serbia, Australia, Singapore, India, and the United States, with the advisories ranging from warnings to diplomatic evacuations.
Turkey assesses regional risks in case of Iran-US conflict
When AI thinks US will strike Iran - and what it teaches us about tech under pressure
Trump awards Connor Hellebuyck Presidential Medal of Freedom after Olympic victory
US House narrowly fails to pass aviation safety bill drafted after deadly 2025 crash
According to the NTSB, safety equipment required by the ROTOR Act would have prevented the January 2025 midair collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
US CDC vaccine advisory panel sets March meeting after delay
The committee, which makes recommendations on who should receive which vaccines, has historically guided US health insurance coverage and state policies on school-required vaccines.
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage
The Dutch Foreign Ministry said it had repeatedly asked Iran to immediately release the seized goods, but gave no further details.
Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery
There has been no sign of the 84-year-old Arizona woman since her kidnapping in the early morning of February 1, 2026.
Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider
The bottle, produced between 1870 and 1890, was found this past summer at an archeological site in Alta, Utah, a former mining town turned ski resort.
Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis
Trump’s rhetoric originally tied potential military action to Tehran’s repression of protesters. In less than a month, the justification had pivoted to Iran's nuclear program.
Tremors in Washington: The targeted campaign to turn Christians against Israel - opinion
In countries across the region, Christian communities are persecuted and even massacred. By contrast, Christians in Israel are protected by law with full civil rights, representation, and security.
Trump raises tariff to 15% after Supreme Court strikes down previous program
Trump announced the new tariffs in a Truth Social post, noting they would be effective "almost immediately."
US babycare brand under fire for sexualising children in viral marketing campaign
Products marketed by Frida were advertised with lines such as “fancy a quickie?” and “I get turned on easily.”
Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks
“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.
