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#cuba
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures

The US Secretary of State attributes Cuba's fuel crisis to the Cuban government's failures, not US actions or sanctions.
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fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade

Trump stated he would not enforce a blockade against fuel supplies to Cuba, allowing oil shipments from Russia.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

'Viva Cuba!' activists, pols turn CUNY conference into anti-American hatefest

Radicals at a CUNY conference praised the Cuban Revolution and condemned the US as the world's top terrorist, calling for an end to US policies towards Cuba.
World news
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump's Brutalization of Cuba Is Both Cruel and Pointless

The U.S. oil blockade of Cuba under Trump has caused severe economic and humanitarian crises without achieving its intended political goals.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures

The US Secretary of State attributes Cuba's fuel crisis to the Cuban government's failures, not US actions or sanctions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade

Trump stated he would not enforce a blockade against fuel supplies to Cuba, allowing oil shipments from Russia.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

'Viva Cuba!' activists, pols turn CUNY conference into anti-American hatefest

Radicals at a CUNY conference praised the Cuban Revolution and condemned the US as the world's top terrorist, calling for an end to US policies towards Cuba.
World news
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump's Brutalization of Cuba Is Both Cruel and Pointless

The U.S. oil blockade of Cuba under Trump has caused severe economic and humanitarian crises without achieving its intended political goals.
#trump
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Admits Iran War Is Unconstitutional, Saying He's Dodging Congressional Approval

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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

REVEALED: Trump Finally Says Who He's Negotiating With in Iran

Trump confirmed negotiations with Iranian parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf, indicating potential for future cooperation between the US and Iran.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Admits Iran War Is Unconstitutional, Saying He's Dodging Congressional Approval

Trump avoids the term 'war' regarding Iran to evade congressional accountability, despite previously using it frequently.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: Trump says he's unsure about a deal with Tehran

Trump expressed uncertainty about reaching a deal with Iran, suggesting it might be too late for negotiations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump hints at winding down' Iran war as US deploys more troops to region

Trump is not seeking a ceasefire with Iran while considering winding down military operations amid escalating conflict.
#iran
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US expects Iran operation to end in weeks, not months', says Marco Rubio

Washington anticipates its operation against Iran will conclude in weeks, aiming to weaken Iran significantly amid escalating regional violence.
World politics
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

For U.S., war with Iran may come down to 'markets and munitions' - Harvard Gazette

Future U.S. and Israeli actions regarding Iran will depend on market conditions and military resources.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Trump threatens to obliterate' Iran's energy grid if ceasefire not reached shortly'

Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure if peace terms are not met, while Iran rejects US proposals as excessive and unrealistic.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Dasha Burns Grills Leavitt On How Trump Knows He's Talking to the Right People in Iran

U.S. and Israeli forces killed Iranian leadership, raising questions about negotiating legitimacy with Iran's new regime.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

George Stephanopoulos Grills Marco Rubio on Who Trump's Negotiating With in Iran: You Call Them Lunatics'

The U.S. administration claims to be in talks with a new, reasonable regime in Iran despite ongoing military operations and accusations against the current leadership.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News' Brit Hume Tells Trump to Finish the Job' in Iran: I Don't Think It's Time to Get Out'

Brit Hume urged President Trump to continue military efforts in Iran, emphasizing that the mission is not yet complete despite significant progress.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US expects Iran operation to end in weeks, not months', says Marco Rubio

Washington anticipates its operation against Iran will conclude in weeks, aiming to weaken Iran significantly amid escalating regional violence.
World politics
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

For U.S., war with Iran may come down to 'markets and munitions' - Harvard Gazette

Future U.S. and Israeli actions regarding Iran will depend on market conditions and military resources.
#iran-war
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Trump is fighting a Boomer war' in Iran: a relic unpopular with anyone under 60

The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran reflects outdated neoconservative fantasies and declining support for such wars among younger Americans.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
10 hours ago

America Is Now a Rogue Superpower

America's war with Iran has weakened alliances and empowered adversaries, leaving the U.S. more isolated and vulnerable than in decades.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox Host Warns Trump Will Decide Iran War Has Cost 'Enough'

Laura Ingraham predicts Trump will soon end U.S. involvement in the Iran War, believing Iran's position is untenable.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war

A one-month ceasefire proposal has been conveyed to Iran amid ongoing strikes despite reported talks to end the war.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Jared Kushner Leading Push for 1 Month Ceasefire in Iran War

Kushner and Witkoff are negotiating a ceasefire in the Iran War, proposing a one-month pause based on a 15-point plan with significant demands from the U.S.
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 hours ago

Venezuela: 21st-century colonialism?

The consolidation of an adaptive authoritarianism with global impact represents a kind of 21st-century colonialism, influenced by the Trump administration's interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine. This model seeks economic efficiency and limited tolerance for dissent, while configuring an ideal opposition that lacks real power to contest authority.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
21 hours ago

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Enters Sanctioned Cuba's Waters, Possibly With US Permission

The imminent arrival of the Anatoly Kolodkin tanker comes as The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that Washington was allowing the Russian tanker to reach Cuba, amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by the US administration.
World news
#iran-conflict
World politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

The U.S. position in the Iran conflict is weaker than acknowledged, with Iran gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The War with Iran Is So Absurd That the Head of the National Counterterrorism Center Just Resigned

A top U.S. counterterrorism official resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the war resulted from Israeli pressure, while regional instability continues with deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks | Fortune

Energy Secretary Wright projects Iran conflict lasting several more weeks with elevated oil prices as the US and Israel target Iranian military capabilities.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How the Conflict in Iran Is Impacting the Global Energy Market

Iran conflict drives rising global oil prices while U.S. leadership fails to formally explain the war to Americans or request sacrifice.
World politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

The U.S. position in the Iran conflict is weaker than acknowledged, with Iran gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The War with Iran Is So Absurd That the Head of the National Counterterrorism Center Just Resigned

A top U.S. counterterrorism official resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the war resulted from Israeli pressure, while regional instability continues with deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks | Fortune

Energy Secretary Wright projects Iran conflict lasting several more weeks with elevated oil prices as the US and Israel target Iranian military capabilities.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How the Conflict in Iran Is Impacting the Global Energy Market

Iran conflict drives rising global oil prices while U.S. leadership fails to formally explain the war to Americans or request sacrifice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Once a foe, Lindsey Graham is now Trump's biggest Iran war booster: The most pro-war Republican out there'

Lindsey Graham's influence over Trump and his insatiable appetite for war make him a significant figure in Washington. Critics argue that he would deploy American troops globally if given the chance.
Right-wing politics
World news
fromIndependent
2 days ago

John Downing: 10 things Ireland has learnt from a murderous month in the Middle East

The world is increasingly dangerous, highlighted by recent US and Israeli actions against Iran.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Dread deepens among U.S. allies in Asia over a protracted Mideast war

Allies in Asia fear a prolonged U.S. conflict in the Middle East will detract from addressing security concerns regarding China.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Trump administration kills children abroad while being pro-life' at home | Arwa Mahdawi

Over 1,800 children have been killed or injured in the Middle East since the US and Israel's conflict with Iran began on February 28.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Here's the news from Iran Donald Trump is making America lose wars again | Simon Tisdall

Trump's military interventions in Iran and support for Israeli actions destabilize the Middle East, causing global economic harm, civilian casualties, and strengthening adversarial regimes through counterproductive escalation.
#nato
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: US troops wounded in strike on Saudi base

Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for lack of military support and reiterated potential withdrawal of US aid based on their actions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: US troops wounded in strike on Saudi base

Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for lack of military support and reiterated potential withdrawal of US aid based on their actions.
World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

Rubio tells allies Iran war will continue 2-4 more weeks

The U.S. is determined to achieve its objectives in the war and is communicating with Iran through mediators.
#middle-east
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks

A glimmer of hope for peace in the Middle East has emerged amid signals from Iran and the US to negotiate, despite ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks

A glimmer of hope for peace in the Middle East has emerged amid signals from Iran and the US to negotiate, despite ongoing conflict.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

US votes against UN resolution condemning slavery - LGBTQ Nation

[The U.S.] does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred.
World politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A smile and a handshake as Maduro case drags Venezuela crisis to New York court

Nicolas Maduro faces a life sentence for narco-terrorism after being captured by US forces and appearing in a Manhattan court.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I am not paying American war taxes this year. Will you join me? | Clara Vondrich

The reckless murder of more than 150 little girls in the name of liberating Iranian women fills you with rage. The worst part? You and I literally paid for this.
Right-wing politics
#ukraine
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Do Your Homework!' Democrat Rips Trump Official for Refusing to Say Whether Putin Is a War Criminal' in Fiery Hearing

Rep. Bill Keating criticized Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno for inadequate support for Ukraine and evasion on whether Putin is a war criminal.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Do Your Homework!' Democrat Rips Trump Official for Refusing to Say Whether Putin Is a War Criminal' in Fiery Hearing

Rep. Bill Keating criticized Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno for inadequate support for Ukraine and evasion on whether Putin is a war criminal.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Deep Risk That Republican Hawks Overlooked

Joe Kent holds controversial views on various geopolitical issues, including the Ukraine war and U.S. foreign policy, which may influence Republican party dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Taliban release US academic held in detention for more than a year

The US state department announced the designation of Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing it of engaging in hostage diplomacy. Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
World news
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Afghanistan frees detained US citizen Dennis Coyle as gesture of goodwill'

Dennis Coyle, a US citizen, was released from Afghan detention after family pleas, with support from Qatar and UAE.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war

Steinmeier described the ongoing conflict as a 'politically fateful mistake' and a 'breach of international law,' emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of current foreign policies.
Germany news
#israel
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Netanyahu: Israel Will Keep Attacking Iran Despite Deal Talk

Israel will continue military actions against Iran while the U.S. explores a potential deal to end hostilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Netanyahu: Israel Will Keep Attacking Iran Despite Deal Talk

Israel will continue military actions against Iran while the U.S. explores a potential deal to end hostilities.
#strait-of-hormuz
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Me and the Ayatollah': Trump Suggests He Might Control Strait of Hormuz After Iran War

Trump suggested potential U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized Iran's agreement to not pursue nuclear weapons.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says US does not need' Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal

Trump claims the US does not need international help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier appeals for a coalition, and criticizes allied nations for refusing to participate.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Trump dials up the pressure to secure Hormuz

Trump demands international support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening NATO's future and delaying a Xi summit if allies refuse to help secure the strategic waterway.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Me and the Ayatollah': Trump Suggests He Might Control Strait of Hormuz After Iran War

Trump suggested potential U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized Iran's agreement to not pursue nuclear weapons.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says US does not need' Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal

Trump claims the US does not need international help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier appeals for a coalition, and criticizes allied nations for refusing to participate.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Trump dials up the pressure to secure Hormuz

Trump demands international support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening NATO's future and delaying a Xi summit if allies refuse to help secure the strategic waterway.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump's unchecked power has changed the world

Trump's second presidency demonstrates that traditional international law, diplomatic norms, and constitutional checks provide minimal restraint on US presidential power to wage war and reshape global policy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump's unchecked power has changed the world

Trump's second presidency demonstrates that traditional international law, diplomatic norms, and constitutional checks provide minimal restraint on US presidential power to wage war and reshape global policy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

They want to colonise us': Brazil's Lula warns of foreign interference

Brazilian President Lula criticizes US colonial approaches in Latin America and its interventions in countries like Cuba and Venezuela.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Come On!' Netanyahu Shuts Down Claims He Somehow Dragged' Trump Into War With Iran

Netanyahu defends the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, denying Israel dragged America into conflict and claiming significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Says He Warned Netanyahu Against Striking More Iranian Oil and Gas Fields: We're Not Doing That Anymore'

Yeah, I did, I did. I told him, don't do that, and he won't do that. We didn't discuss, you know, we do independent, but get along great. It's coordinated, but on occasion he'll do something, and if I don't like it—and so we're not doing that anymore.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump thinks brute force will arrest the US's decline. His heavy-handed actions in Iran are only accelerating it | Owen Jones

Trump's rhetoric toward Iran abandons diplomatic pretense, employing apocalyptic language that reflects declining US hegemonic authority rather than projecting strength.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face chill wind' from east and west

LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face pressure from Russia's conservative agenda and reduced US support under Trump, requiring Europe to strengthen its commitment to human rights protection.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump's Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Tells Tucker Carlson There Was No Intelligence' to Suggest Iran Was Close to Making Nuclear Weapons

Ex-counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent nuclear threat to the United States, contradicting Trump administration claims.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Trump warned 'he's tightened the noose around his own neck' amid Iran war - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian media criticizes Trump's Iran policy as self-defeating, arguing it weakened US global standing and forced Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz while undermining Ukraine support.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Says There's No Reason' To Invade Iran Except for Part of It

Republican officials propose seizing Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, as an alternative to full-scale invasion.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Who is Joe Kent, and why did he resign as Trump's counterterrorism chief?

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned from the Trump administration, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the war resulted from Israeli pressure rather than national security needs.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump counter-terrorism chief quits over Iran war, blaming Israel

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned protesting U.S. military action against Iran, claiming Israel and its American lobby pressured the administration into an unjustified war.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war

The National Counterterrorism Center head resigned, opposing a war with Iran he believes lacks imminent threat justification and results from Israeli pressure on U.S. policy.
#strait-of-hormuz-security
World politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump Casually Muses That Maybe Iran War Was a Mistake

Trump demands seven allied nations deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to maintain shipping security while questioning whether U.S. involvement in the region is necessary.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine | Nesrine Malik

Middle East instability stems from Israel's occupation of Palestinians; regional conflicts escalate when this core issue remains unresolved.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, about 5-6 days' worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The U.S. temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil shipments for 30 days to stabilize global energy markets amid Middle Eastern supply disruptions, though Ukraine argues this provides Russia billions for its war effort.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: U.S. lacks the "will" for Iran ground war, Anduril's Luckey says

Our adventures in the Middle East of the last couple decades have robbed America of its ability to sustain a boots-on-the-ground campaign. Maybe I'll be eating my words in a week, but I don't think that we have it in us.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

For Russia, Trump's sanctions pause means more money to fight Ukraine

The U.S. Treasury's 30-day license allowing energy traders to purchase Russian crude on tankers without secondary sanctions risk undermines four years of sanctions designed to restrict Moscow's war financing.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I had a ringside seat for the Iranian revolution. Foreign meddling didn't work then either | Paul Taylor

Western powers risk repeating historical errors by pursuing violent regime change in Iran, mirroring failed interventions that preceded the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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