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Ukrainian forces struck two Russian S-400 launchers in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast on 16–17 September, Ukraine’s General Staff reported. These same systems were used to launch missiles at Kyiv last night. Ukraine faces severe shortages of high-end air-defense interceptors capable of countering Russia’s ballistic missiles, making strikes on the launchers themselvesContinue Reading

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commentary McConnell returns from three-month absence, to DC’s surprise. But many questions remain Published September 17, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) Sen. Mitch McConnell arrives for a vote at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 14, 2026. It was his first public appearance in more than 90 days. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images) A versionContinue Reading

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For the first time in years, large swaths of Yemeni territory are changing hands. The Houthis’ recent losses in the east of the country were quickly followed by a string of victories along the Red Sea coast that brought the group closer to the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Early readings thatContinue Reading

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Washington has accomplished an important feat by stealthily moving oil through the Persian Gulf despite Iran’s proclaimed closure. But the means it has relied on can’t become normal maritime behavior. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 27 that the United States had facilitated the movement of 130 million barrelsContinue Reading

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In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation., In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect of his country becoming theContinue Reading

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Former member of gov’t forces sentenced to 20 years, as two Assad supporters receive death sentence and life in prison., Former member of gov’t forces sentenced to 20 years, as two Assad supporters receive death sentence and life in prison. A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts linked toContinue Reading