Keane warned the US government against trusting the diplomatic promises of Iran's leaders. He asserted that the regime's radical ideology makes it impossible to engage with them sincerely. According to his analysis, Iran is deliberately using the peace talks or nuclear negotiations in Doha as a tactic to stall for time while hiding the remains of their military program and ballistic missile weapons underground.

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The FBI Director asserted that economic espionage efforts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose the greatest threat to US democratic values ​​and economic prosperity. Technology theft covers strategic sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and agricultural seed research.

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Rama Duwaji , the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani , sparked controversy afterskipping America 250 celebrationsto attend an Islamic spiritual wellness retreat in Mallorca, Spain.
The move drew sharp criticism from various Republican officials and conservative commentators who questioned the timing of his departure amid a major national celebration.


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Ukrainian state authorities were behind the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia with Europe, German prosecutors said on Thursday.In a statement detailing the charges brought against suspect Serhii K. on Wednesday, prosecutors said that he and six accomplices had acted "on the orders of state authorities in Ukraine."According to prosecutors, K., now 50, was an "officer in the Ukrainian army" at the time of the operation, and his accomplices were also "military personnel."Prosecutors said the plan was to "destroy the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines" with the objective of "permanently halting gas supplies via the pipelines and preventing Russia from using the revenue from natural gas trade to finance its war efforts."

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Ukraine's top military commander said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that his forces were preparing for a possible new Russian attack from the north, but any attempt ​to advance on Kyiv was unlikely.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, interviewed on TSN Ukrainian television, also ‌said an attack from neighbouring Belarus was unlikely after weeks of Ukrainian allegations that Moscow was trying to press its ally to play a greater role in the war.


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Since its establishment, the security of the Republic of Turkey has been dictated by two main elements: geography and longstanding ties with the neighboring countries. In line with this global perspective, Turkish foreign policy has been built on the key elements such as cooperation and partnership, and respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Therefore, establishing and maintaining friendly relations with other countries; promoting regional and international cooperation through bilateral and multilateral schemes; resolving conflicts through peaceful means and enhancing regional and international peace, stability and prosperity are the guiding principles of Turkish foreign policy.

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The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down party spending limits will radically change the funding landscape for the 2026 midterm elections . The 6-3 ruling allows parties to spend unlimited amounts on advertising and candidate campaigns.

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The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.

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Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry told senators she quit after a decade at the agency because she said her role had been reduced to “rubber stamps” under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.“Secretary Kennedy censored CDC science, politicized its processes and stripped leaders of independence,” Houry said Wednesday during her opening statements at the Senate Health Committee’s oversight hearing on the CDC. “I could not in good conscience remain under those conditions.” Houry said the aim of her testimony was to provide “real examples of the damage CDC is experiencing” and press Congress for fixes.

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Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins spoke with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director who now leads the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. In Colorado, progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot last night, part of a trend seen in some races across the country.

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