One of Hamas' top leaders was killed in Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the brink

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Ismail Haniyeh, Palestinian leader of the militant group Hamas, surrounded by lawmakers flashes the victory sign during the swearing in ceremony for the new Iranian President
Ismail Haniyeh was seen flashing a victory sign at the swearing-in ceremony for Iran's new president. He was killed, per Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps.

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What the West's foes may be learning from the Ukraine war

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A US-provided M142 HIMARS launches a rocket on Russian positions on December 29 in Ukraine.
A US-provided M142 HIMARS launches a rocket at Russian positions in Ukraine.

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Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity

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Illustration of shadow figures lurking in a synagogue.
Iran's transgender policy might seem surprisingly liberal, but a closer look reveals a darker picture.

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Political assassinations are on the rise. It's a symptom of growing global instability.

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Donald Trump at a Philadelphia campaign rally.

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Houthis claim video shows one of its sea drones striking an oil tanker in the Red Sea

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Screenshot showing an explosion on the oil tanker Chios Lion in the Red Sea on July 15, 2024
Screenshot showing an explosion on the oil tanker Chios Lion in the Red Sea on July 15, 2024.

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Why the Iranian Navy keeps losing warships in accidents, after its Sahand frigate capsized and sank

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The Iranian naval frigate Sahand capsized Sunday in the port of Bandar Abbas.
The Iranian naval frigate Sahand capsized Sunday in the port of Bandar Abbas.

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Russia needs 'significant' ammo from countries beyond Iran and North Korea to sustain Ukraine offensives, NATO official says

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A Ukrainian soldier prepares artillery shells at his artillery position in the direction of Liman, Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier prepares artillery shells near Liman, Ukraine, on May 25, 2024.

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MQ-9 Reaper drone equipped with new EW pod that makes it a 'black hole' that can 'disappear off of enemy radar,' top Marine general says

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An MQ-9 Reaper drone with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awaits a mission over the U.S.-Mexico border on November 04, 2022 at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
An MQ-9 Reaper drone.

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An Iranian frigate was seen capsizing at port while next to merchant ships, in another black mark for the country's record of naval mishaps

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Iranian Navy Sahand warship sails along the Persian Gulf near the strait of Hormuz about 1320km (820 miles) south of Tehran, April 30, 2019.
Iranian Navy Sahand warship sails along the Persian Gulf near the strait of Hormuz about 1320km (820 miles) south of Tehran, April 30, 2019.

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Tensions with Iran spotlight Israel's hidden nuclear arsenal

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Israel's Dolphin 2-class submarines are widely expected to carry nuclear-armed cruise missiles, the most survivable known element of Israel's nuclear forces.
Israel's Dolphin 2-class submarines are widely expected to carry nuclear-armed cruise missiles, the most survivable known element of Israel's nuclear forces.

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