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US strikes near Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states activate alerts
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (236+ words) The U.S. military carried out strikes in the Strait of Hormuz area in response to Revolutionary Guards fire at commercial vessels, as alerts were activated across parts of the Gulf. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, “Iran made a bad decision. Now…...
‘May his memory be a blessing’ - Israelis react to sudden passing of Sen Lindsey Graham
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (1082+ words) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (Rep., S.C.), one of Israel’s staunchest supporters in Washington, died suddenly on Saturday evening, his office announced. He was 71 years old. Senator Graham had just returned from a visit to Ukraine, a state which he also advocated for…...
Qatari sovereign wealth fund reportedly blocks Iron Dome production deal at Volkswagen plant
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (645+ words) Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has reportedly blocked a proposed partnership between German automaker Volkswagen and Israeli defense company Rafael for the manufacture of Iron Dome components. The decision jeopardizes plans to keep a struggling Volkswagen factory in Germany operating, according…...