The US military is flexing its airpower muscles in the Middle East with supersonic bomber flights in the region

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A B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bomber on a mission.
A B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bomber on a mission.

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American forces in the Middle East are constantly under attack, but they aren't really retaliating. Here's why the US is holding its fire.

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US soldiers at Al Tanf in Syria fire a mortar
US soldiers at At-Tanf Garrison in Syria fire an 81 mm mortar during a readiness exercise on April 22, 2020.

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BRICS countries could swing an 'economic wrecking ball' at dollar dominance even without a shared trade currency, former White House economist says

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Money getting shredded

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Israel's missile ships are joining US combat power in the Red Sea as more Iran-backed militants fire weapons its way

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Israeli Navy ship in the Red Sea.
Israeli Navy ship in the Red Sea.

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Iranian agents plotting to stoke tensions during pro-Gaza protests, UK police sources say

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A pro-Palestine march passes over Waterloo bridge on October 28, 2023 in London, England.
A pro-Palestine march passes over Waterloo bridge on October 28, 2023 in London, England.

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Israel now waging war on three battle fronts — Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria

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Israel is now waging war on three battle fronts — Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria. As the conflict escalates, the US is boosting its military presence and sending Israel air defense systems.

Russians, Iranians, and Chinese spark security fears after taking $100,000 shortcut for citizenship in a Caribbean paradise

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Beach with coconut palms near the village of Cabrits on the Caribbean island of Dominica in evening sunshine.
The Caribbean island of Dominica sold thousands of passports to foreigners.

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US Navy destroyer shoots down rebel missiles as Iran-backed militants stir up trouble and American forces come under fire

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Suez Canal, Oct. 18.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Suez Canal, Oct. 18.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau

US stocks fall as escalating Mideast tensions send oil prices higher

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A view of the surroundings of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after it was hit in Gaza City, Gaza on October 18, 2023.

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Iran just warned of imminent 'preemptive action' against Israel if the IDF launches a ground invasion of Gaza

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Tehran, Iran. In Tehran's capital, two Iranian clerics express their support by holding the flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Palestine as they take part in an anti-Israeli rally.
Tehran, Iran. In Tehran's capital, two Iranian clerics express their support by holding the flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Palestine as they take part in an anti-Israeli rally.

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