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US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after US midterms, focusing on short, intense attacks - report
According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that could last approximately three days and include strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism - report
University of North Carolina, US Justice Dept. reach settlement to end antisemitism probe
Humanities PhD students at US universities more likely to hold antisemitic views than peers - study
Zamir says return to war with Iran may postpone Israel election as Pentagon prepares plans - report
Three US aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, the New York Times said, adding that the Pentagon had developed plan for a three-day campaign against Iran.
After botched execution attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike awakes 'angry and confused'
She is the first person known to have survived a "completed execution attempt" in the US, her lawyers say, calling it a violation of the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments.
US Secretary of State Rubio applies classical Greece’s lessons to modern political decisions
Today the West is at a crossroads. “The next decade and the decisions we make will write the story of the next century," Rubio explained.
High-voltage line linking Romania, Moldova to be named after Trump
The "Trump Liberty Line" is backed by a $130 million US government investment and aims to strengthen the two nations' energy security and independence.
Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase
Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers.
'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego
"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump said.
Yemen conducts strikes against Houthi stronghold, capital city of Sanaa as conflict deepens
A spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces, which are aligned with the internationally recognized government, said forces were targeting what he described as "vital targets."
Trump aims to leverage US aircraft-part exports to China in trade negotiations, sources say
The US has been reluctant to provide guarantees, seeing the parts as leverage that could be used to secure future concessions, the sources said.
US, Iran may return to fighting after midterm elections, reached 'diplomatic stalemate' - report
This follows separate talks in New York between Qatari mediators and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with a US delegation that included Jared Kushner.
Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan, main issue is sequencing
The Qatari mediators conveyed the feedback they had received from Washington on Monday, meeting Araghchi and his team on their way back from the United States, the official said.