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Iran’s internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?
In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?
Syrian govt says 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison
Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami, said around 1,5…
Why did the ceasefire fail in Syria and what about IS group detainees?
A day after a sweeping deal was announced between the Syrian government and the country’s main Kurdish-led force, the agreement appeared to be falling apart Monday. After new outbreaks of clashes Monday, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces issued…
Trump u-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland
Trump says the U.K. decision to hand a strategic island to Mauritius, which he previously supported, was stupid, and justification for his attempt to acquire Greenland.
How Donald Trump broke Congress and rendered ‘separation of powers’ meaningless in just a year
Republicans have largely rolled over for Trump and those who criticized him, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have seen their political careers all but ended, Eric Garcia writes.
Indiana judge and his wife shot at their front door by suspect who claimed to have found their lost dog, police say
Steven Meyer’s shooting comes months after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot and one state governor was targeted in an arson attack
Does JD Vance have what it takes to assume the MAGA mantle from Donald Trump?
MAGA is leaning towards the vice president to take over Trump’s leadership of the right in 2028. But, asks John Bowden, does he have the juice?
White House endures a year of gold leaf and wrecking balls as Trump plays decorator in chief
Don’t try telling Donald Trump that all that glitters is not gold.
Islamic State claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed seven, including Chinese national
The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China’s alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang.