Cambodia’s Hun Sen Flouts ASEAN’s Doctrine of Non-interference
By releasing a recorded phone call with the Thai prime minister, the strongman has broken an important regional norm.
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Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos faces additional charges
A Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling clawed frog embryos into the United States is facing additional charges.
US blocks money transfers by 3 Mexico-based financial institutions accused of aiding cartels
The U.S. Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on three financial institutions in Mexico it says were used to launder millions of dollars for cartels, in a move officials say would block certain money transfers between them and American financial i…
Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US
Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.
Trump administration moves to count crypto as a federal mortgage asset
The Trump administration is ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments.
Trump demands CNN fire reporter for Iran intel assessment that White House confirmed is real
The president also used one of his favorite insults on Natasha Bertrand, ranting that CNN should throw her out ‘like a dog.’
Live updates: Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain – The Washington Post
Live updates: Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain The Washington Post
Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities
Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria.
Operation Midnight Hammer: US state secy Marco Rubio denies limited damage reports; says Iran now ‘much further away from nukes’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran’s nuclear weapons program is significantly set back following recent US airstrikes, contradicting reports suggesting minimal impact. While President Trump hinted at regime change, Rubio clarified the US a…
Germany Rearms : State of the World from NPR – NPR
Germany Rearms : State of the World from NPR NPRProdded by Trump, an uneasy Germany embarks on military expansion The Washington PostGermany plans to double its defense spending within five years Defense NewsGerman Cabi…