Exclusives Ukraine has five ways to stop Russia’s Iskanders. Only one arrives before the strikes on the grid begin. It means finding a launcher in a forest during the twenty minutes it spends above ground. A rare Ukrainian Bulat tank turned up in a brigade that never had them. UkraineContinue Reading
For Americans, it’s been a real tough summer for figuring out what foods are safe to eat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced 26 notices for food products this August alone (not including pet food). Including drugs, that total increased to 46 recalls. That’s a notable increase from AugustContinue Reading
Understanding a country’s strategic culture helps assess how it will react to crisis, negotiation, and national security events. Strategic culture generally is static and when it evolves, it happens slowly, as history, events, and culture accumulate over generations. In 2021, the prevailing view of Ukraine’s strategic culture was that itContinue Reading
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, I have watched and listened to nearly every piece of news coverage and analysis from U.S. policymakers, pundits, and the media. What continues to puzzle me is how often the Islamic Republic is treated as a rational government operating under conventional norms. TheContinue Reading
Pogroms in the occupied West Bank continue, with Israeli forces demolishing homes and settlers attacking residents., Pogroms in the occupied West Bank continue, with Israeli forces demolishing homes in Birzeit and Nablus, and settlers attacking Palestinians. Israeli forces have demolished more Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank, as settlersContinue Reading
Analysts say Israel could benefit when UNIFIL’s mandate expires on December 31., With the nearly 50-year United Nations peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon set to expire at the end of 2026, proposals for a European Union mission to fill some part of the vacuum have attracted attention. Lebanon, still underContinue Reading
Incoming CEO inherits company that leads the smartphone market but trails rivals in AI., John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence. One of his biggest challenges will be balancing the company’sContinue Reading
Anton Siluanov holds talks with US counterpart as European officials object to Russia’s return to G20 talks., Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has made a surprise appearance at United States-hosted G20 finance talks in North Carolina, sparking frustration and dismay among European ministers and officials. Siluanov’s appearance at the talksContinue Reading
analysis Meanwhile, a federal appeals court ruled 3-0 that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling Published August 31, 2026 5:20PM (EDT) Former U.S. Rep. George Santos gives a statement after a court hearing on August 19, 2024 in West Islip, New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Kalshi, the onlineContinue Reading
The proposal was quickly embraced by Democrats, particularly in California, who have otherwise been critical of the president., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The ministers’ sojourns come just days before gross domestic product data is likely to show India’s economy accelerated at a brisk near-8% pace last quarterContinue Reading
Description Leadership from NASA Headquarters, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the Deep Space Network (DSN) stand in front of the recently completed Deep Space Station 23 antenna at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, on Aug. 25, 2src26. From left: Germaine Aziz (project manager…Continue Reading
At least one person was killed and about 15 others were missing after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist sites in the United States, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday…Continue Reading