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    Iran threatens retaliation against US military bases●Iran issues new retaliation threat against American military bases▶youtubeWorldDefense761.9K5 min ago

    Iran has issued a new threat warning of retaliation against American military bases in the region. NBC News reported the threat, which comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. The warning signals Iran's readiness to strike US forces stationed across the Middle East should confrontation escalate further.

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    Zelenskyy appeals to Trump and EU after overnight Russian attacks▼Following enemy's overnight attacks, President Zelenskyy addresses Trump and European Union✉newsWorldEU Politics18 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out following a wave of overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces, addressing his remarks directly to US President Donald Trump and the European Union. He is pressing Western partners for a stronger response and continued support for Ukraine's air defences as strikes on Ukrainian territory continue.

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    Fed rate hike signals era of sticky inflation and faster growth▼Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation, faster growth✉newsBusinessBanking18 h ago

    The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, a move being read as an acknowledgment that inflation is proving stubborn and the US economy is growing faster than expected. Commentators say policymakers are adjusting to a new environment in which price pressures persist despite earlier tightening, forcing the central bank to keep rates higher for longer than markets had anticipated.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US Forces●5 Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near U.K. Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism5 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

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    UK Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near US Base▼U.K. Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British police are investigating an alleged terrorism plot in the vicinity of a military base used by American forces in the United Kingdom. Details remain limited, but the case has drawn international attention given the involvement of a facility linked to US personnel and the ongoing security concerns around military sites.

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    Who governs Sudan when Washington recognises neither side?●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal stateMmastodonWarSudan06 min ago

    Sudan's civil war has left the country with two rival centres of power: the army-backed administration under the military controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises authority across territory it holds. Washington has declined to recognise either as legitimate constitutional governance, raising questions about diplomacy, aid and who represents Sudan internationally.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford Over Suspected Terror Plot●UK Police Arrest Five Men Near RAF Fairford in Suspected Terror Plot𝕏xSEWarTerrorism167K5 h ago

    UK police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The base, used by US forces and a regular site for major airshow operations, was a focal point of the operation. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspects or the alleged plot, and the investigation is ongoing. The arrests have prompted concern about security at military sites in the UK.

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    UK police arrest five men in bomb plot near US-used base▼British police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.✉newsWorldDefense12 min ago

    British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist bombing near a military base that is also used by United States forces. The arrests were announced in reports carried by international media, though few further details about the suspects, the base or the alleged plot have been made public so far.

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    Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa needed✉newsWarSudan4 h ago

    Sudan's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected conditions attached to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, while also stating that no visa is needed, in remarks reported by Sudan Tribune. The rejection adds a new obstacle to international efforts to end the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has devastated Sudan since April 2023.

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    UK Arrests Five Over Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base●U.K. Arrests Five in Suspected Terrorist Plot Near Air Base Used by U.S.✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British authorities arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. The arrests were reported by the Wall Street Journal, which did not immediately provide further details on the suspects' identities or the specific base involved. The case is likely to raise questions about security around US military facilities in Britain.

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    British police arrest several near US-used air base over explosives●British police arrest several people on suspicion of explosive offenses near air base used by US forces✉newsWorld3 h ago

    British police have arrested several people on suspicion of explosive offences near an air base used by US forces. The arrests were carried out near the facility, and details about the suspects or any alleged plot have not yet been released. The incident has drawn attention because of the base's connection to American military operations in the UK.

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    Europe is preparing for intensified competition with Asia over liquefied natural gas supplies, according to a Financial Times report. As both regions vie for limited cargoes, buyers could be forced to bid up prices, with implications for Europe's energy security and household and industrial costs. The competition centres on securing winter supply and attracting flexible US and Qatari cargoes away from Asian buyers.

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    Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran operations●5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British police arrested five men near a UK air base used by US forces in the war against Iran on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around American military facilities in Britain following US strikes on Iranian targets, with authorities investigating the men's alleged intentions.

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    Iran's Army Says It Is Ready for Renewed US Attack●Iran's Army Voices Readiness for Potential Renewed US Attack✉newsWorld5 h ago

    Iran's army says its forces are prepared to respond if the United States renews military strikes against the country. The statement signals that Tehran is keeping up a defensive posture amid ongoing tensions. It comes as regional and international observers watch closely for any further escalation between the two governments, with officials in Iran stressing readiness while no new attack has been announced.

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    Iran's military demands US leave West Asia●Iran's military: Americans must leave West Asia, we will not retreat one step✉newsWorldDefense12 min ago

    Iran's military has declared that American forces must leave West Asia, saying Tehran will not retreat 'one step' from its position. The statement, reported by Kurdish outlet Kurdistan 24, signals continued Iranian defiance toward the US military presence in the region and is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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    Trump says men held at UK air base plotted 'big damage'●Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    Donald Trump said three men arrested at a British air base used by US forces were looking to inflict 'big damage'. The arrests at the site, operated jointly with the United States, have raised security concerns and drawn attention to potential threats against American military facilities on UK soil. Details about the men and their alleged plans have not been fully disclosed.

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    US and China compete to win global support on AI●The US wants the world to pick a side on AI. But for many countries, China’s pitch may be more compelling✉newsTechnologyAI1 d ago

    Washington is pressing governments worldwide to align with the United States on artificial intelligence rules and technology, framing it as a choice between democratic and authoritarian models of AI development. But analysts note that China's pitch — offering affordable AI tools, infrastructure and investment without political conditions — may be more attractive to developing countries that want the benefits of AI without being forced into a superpower rivalry.

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    North Korea Tests Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles▼North Korea Is Testing Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korea-is-testing-swarm-aMmastodonWorldDefense415 h ago

    North Korea is conducting tests of swarm attack tactics that combine drones with missile launches, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The development suggests Pyongyang is working to integrate cheap, massed drone assaults with conventional missile strikes, a combination that could complicate defenses in South Korea, Japan and for US forces in the region.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used by US forces▼Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces in the UK. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, and details about the suspects or the quantity of explosives have not yet been disclosed. Authorities say the arrests followed the discovery and there is no indication of any wider threat to the base.

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    IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Ocean●"IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Ocean" # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Russia # USA # IsraelMmastodonWorldEU Politics91 min ago

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a threat against United States warships operating in the Indian Ocean, according to a headline circulating widely. The claim suggests rising naval tensions between Iran and the US, with commentators tagging the story alongside wider talk of war, blockades, oil and tariffs. Details about the exact nature of the threat remain limited in the material circulating so far.

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    Cuban official calls possible US military action an 'atrocious' crime●‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action✉newsWorldPolitics12 min ago

    A Cuban official has condemned the possibility of United States military action against Cuba, describing such a step as an 'atrocious' crime. The remarks reflect rising tensions between Havana and Washington, with Cuban authorities warning sharply against any US intervention and denouncing the idea of military force being used against the island.

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    RAF base linked to US strikes on Iranian missile sites▼RAF base at centre of counter-terror operation is used by US planes to hit Iranian missile sites✉newsWarTerrorism6 h ago

    A Royal Air Force base in the UK, reportedly the focus of a counter-terrorism operation, is also being used by American aircraft conducting strikes against Iranian missile sites. The dual role of the base has drawn attention to the extent of US military activity from British soil amid heightened tensions with Iran and ongoing security concerns at home.

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    Five Arrested on Terrorism Suspicion Near US-Used UK Air Base▼5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.✉newsWorldDefense12 min ago

    British police have arrested five people on suspicion of terrorism near a United Kingdom air base that is also used by United States forces. The arrests were made close to the base, and counterterrorism officers are handling the investigation. The story is drawing wide attention because it involves security at a facility with American military personnel, raising questions about potential threats to joint operations.

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    UK police arrest five men near US air base▼UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act✉newsWorld1 h ago

    British police have arrested five men near an air base used by United States forces on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The arrests were carried out by UK authorities, who have not publicly detailed the alleged plot or the identities of the suspects. The detention of the men close to a US-used facility has drawn attention given the base's American military connection, and questions remain about the intended target and any wider security implications.

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    Australia forced to rethink its reliance on the United States●Australia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW News▶youtubeWorldEU Politics239.1K1 h ago

    Australia is being forced to reassess its heavy dependence on the United States, according to DW News coverage drawing significant global attention. The discussion centres on whether Canberra can keep relying on Washington as its key security partner, and what alternatives it might pursue. Observers are weighing the implications for Australian foreign policy, regional security in the Indo-Pacific, and the future of alliances like AUKUS as confidence in American reliability wavers.

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    Strong Jobs Report Could Push Fed Toward Another Rate Hike●⚡ NEWS Potential Fed Rate Hike Driven by Strong Jobs Report A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal ReMmastodonBusinessMarkets32 min ago

    A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October. Observers warn that renewed tightening could send 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields surging, with markets watching the labor data closely for clues on the central bank's next move.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot at UK Air Base Used by US Forces▼5 Men Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism2 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men over an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UK air base that is also used by US forces. The arrests have drawn wide attention given the base's American military connection and ongoing security concerns around US-linked sites in Britain. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not yet been made public.

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    US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN part of peace push▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos✉newsWarSudan11 h ago

    Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of expanding American efforts to end Sudan's war. The decision signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country.

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    Boulos says arms embargo could stop Sudan violence●Boulos says arms embargo could stop violence in Sudan✉newsWarSudan12 h ago

    Massad Boulos, a US adviser on Africa, said an arms embargo could halt the violence gripping Sudan, according to The National. His comments point to international pressure to cut weapon supplies fueling the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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    Five arrested over suspected terror plot near US-used UK airbase▼5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forces✉newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near a UK airbase that is used by US forces. The arrests were reported by international outlets including The Times of India. Details about the suspects, the alleged target, or the timing of the operation have not yet been made public, and investigations are understood to be ongoing.

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    Soaring bond yields failing to cool hot US economy, investors say▼Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say✉newsBusinessEconomy1 d ago

    Investors say rising US bond yields are having little effect on an economy they describe as red-hot, warning that borrowing costs are 'not even close' to slowing growth. The comments reflect growing concern in financial markets that elevated yields may persist, with implications for stocks, Federal Reserve policy and the outlook for interest rates.

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    Trump says US and Cuba will 'make a deal'▼Trump says US, Cuba will ‘make a deal,’ does not expect military action✉newsWorldDefense13 h ago

    Donald Trump said the United States and Cuba will 'make a deal' and that he does not expect military action against the island. His remarks signal a preference for negotiation over force in Washington's approach to Havana, and come amid heightened attention to US-Cuba relations. Commentators are weighing what concessions or terms such an agreement could involve.

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    Five men have been arrested under terrorism legislation in the area around RAF Fairford, the large airbase in Gloucestershire, England. Police have not named the men, and details of the suspected plot or their nationalities remain limited while investigations continue. The arrests are drawing attention because Fairford hosts US Air Force tanker aircraft and is a key NATO airfield.

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    Air Force secretary confirms US has weapons in space▼Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space✉newsScienceSpace Policy7 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States maintains weapons in space, a rare official confirmation of a capability long rumored. The statement is drawing attention given years of ambiguity around American space-based military systems and ongoing debates about space militarization and arms control.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)✉newsScienceSpace7 h ago

    SpaceX carried out a classified mission for the US Space Force, lifting off from California. The payload and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with national security launches, and footage and photographs of the liftoff were released. It is the latest in a series of military space missions flown by the company for the Pentagon.

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    Iran seizes advanced US military underwater vehicle▼Iran seizes 'advanced US military underwater vehicle'✉newsWorldDefense4 h ago

    Iran says it has seized an advanced US military underwater vehicle, according to reports carried by US media. The incident involves an unmanned underwater drone, a type of vessel the US Navy uses for surveillance and mapping in international waters. The seizure adds to a series of provocations and encounters between Iranian forces and the US military in the region, raising tensions amid ongoing disputes over shipping and security in the Gulf.

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    Five arrested in UK over suspected plot on US air base▼5 held in UK for suspected plot to attack air base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of plotting an attack on a UK air base used by US forces, according to a Times of India report. The detention of the five suspects is likely part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation, with details about their identities, motives and the specific base not yet disclosed publicly.

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    UK police arrest men over alleged plot on US bomber base●British police arrest men for allegedly preparing a terrorism attack on a base used by US bombers✉newsWar5 h ago

    British police have arrested several men suspected of preparing a terrorist attack on a UK military base used by US Air Force bombers. The arrests were carried out by counter-terrorism officers, and the alleged target was a base hosting American strategic aircraft. Details about the suspects, the timing of the plot, and the specific base involved have not been disclosed.

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    Trump says arrested terror suspects aimed to do 'big damage' near RAF base●Trump says terror plot suspects ‘looking to do big damage’ after arrests near RAF base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism6 h ago

    Police have arrested terror plot suspects near an RAF base used by US forces, and Donald Trump says they were 'looking to do big damage'. The arrests have drawn attention to security around UK bases hosting American personnel. Trump's remarks came as details of the alleged plot and the suspects' intentions were still emerging.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford▼Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF FairfordMmastodonWarTerrorism344 h ago

    Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences following what police described as a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. Homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. The airbase has previously been used by US forces, including in strikes against Iran, drawing attention to security concerns around the site.