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NYTimes Columnist Thomas Friedman Says He's 'Torn' Over U.S. Success Against Iran
The veteran journalist said he wants to see Iran defeated but doesn't want to see Trump or Netanyahu politically strengthened, sparking debate.
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as US Navy to Blockade Iran's Ports After Peace Talks Fail
West Texas Intermediate crude jumped to $104 per barrel as Trump announced military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit chokepoint.
To NATO Free-Riders: Expect a Brutal Reality Check
Commentator warns that allies relying on U.S. military commitment without matching contributions face increasing pressure as defense spending debate intensifies.
US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz to Start Monday Morning, Military Says
U.S. Central Command will enforce the blockade at 10 a.m. EDT, following 21 hours of failed peace talks in Pakistan and President Trump's declaration of "world extortion."
China's Energy Dominance Plan Relies on Xinjiang Forced Labor, Analysis Finds
New five-year plan positions China to control 83.5% of beryllium reserves and 99% of lithium iron phosphate production, with processing costs subsidized by coerced labor.
Failed U.S.-Iran Negotiations in Pakistan Raise Questions about Fragile Ceasefire
Talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, with both sides blaming each other and Trump threatening new action against Iran.
Half of Eligible Voters Without Hungarian Address Have Already Voted by Mail
254,985 mail ballots submitted ahead of parliamentary election, with most cast through diplomatic missions abroad
On Iran Outcome, Nobody Knows Anything—Yet
Diplomatic talks on Iran's nuclear program continue as both sides remain far apart on key issues, with analysts unable to predict outcome.
US and Iran End Ceasefire Talks Without Agreement, Blame Each Other
The breakdown leaves a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt after face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad concluded without progress.
Vance Says No Headway in Ceasefire Talks With Iran, Warns 'That's Bad News for Tehran'
Vice president led 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad; Iran refused to commit against nuclear weapons program.