U.S. Will Strike Iran Infrastructure With No Deal, Hegseth Warns
The U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure if it does not agree to a peace deal, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
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Syria Takes Control of Former U.S. Bases Where American Forces Were Deployed
Syria announced it has taken full control of all former U.S. military bases following the complete withdrawal of United States Central Command forces, marking a significant shift in the region’s strategic landscape.
Iran Sentences Four More Protesters to Death Amid Escalating Crackdown
Iran’s government has sentenced four additional protesters—including a woman—to death following mass demonstrations earlier this year, signaling a continued and intensifying crackdown on dissent in the Islamic Republic.
U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Set for 2028 Deployment
The United States is moving forward with an ambitious new homeland defense system, with officials confirming that the “Golden Dome” layered missile shield is expected to be operational by the summer of 2028.
U.S. Military Strikes Continue Daily Along Pacific Drug Routes
The U.S. military’s recent surge against suspected drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific has underscored President Donald Trump’s aggressive anti-drug strategy, with five deadly strikes since April 11, raising the total number of destroyed vessels to 53.
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire as Door Opens for Broader Peace Talks
A major diplomatic breakthrough emerged Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a move that could significantly advance regional peace efforts and ongoing negotiations involving Iran.
Pro-Life Activist Mark Houck Awarded Seven-Figure Settlement After DOJ Lawsuit
A prominent pro-life advocate who was arrested in a pre-dawn FBI raid during the Biden administration has been awarded a seven-figure legal settlement after suing the U.S. Department of Justice, marking a significant victory for pro-life supporters and free speech advocates.
India’s Chhattisgarh Enacts Tough Anti-Conversion Law, Christians Raise Alarm
A new anti-conversion law in India’s Chhattisgarh state is drawing sharp criticism from Christian leaders and human rights advocates, who warn it could intensify persecution against religious minorities.
Israel Expands Lebanon Buffer Zone as Ceasefire Talks Stall
Israel will expand its buffer zone in southern Lebanon while continuing military operations against Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday, following a security cabinet meeting that ended without a ceasefire agreement.
Senate Rejects Israel Arms Block, But Democrat Shift Signals Growing Divide
The United States Senate has voted down multiple resolutions aimed at halting U.S. weapons sales to Israel, but the votes revealed a notable shift within the Democratic Party, where support for such measures has surged in recent years.
House Democrats Move to Impeach War Secretary Hegseth Amid Iran Conflict Tensions
House Democrats are preparing to introduce five articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, intensifying political divisions in Washington over the Trump administration’s military campaign against Iran.
World’s First All-Robot Assault: Zelenskyy Declares “The Future Has Arrived”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a historic battlefield milestone this week, declaring that Ukrainian forces successfully captured a Russian position using only unmanned robotic systems—marking what he described as a first in modern warfare.
Iran Used Chinese Satellite to Spy on U.S. Bases During War
Iran secretly deployed a Chinese-built surveillance satellite to monitor U.S. military bases across the Middle East during the recent conflict, significantly enhancing its targeting capabilities, according to a new investigation by the Financial Times.
Trump Draws Firm Red Line: No Deal Without Iran Abandoning Nuclear Ambitions
U.S. President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States will not agree to any peace deal with Iran unless Tehran fully abandons its nuclear ambitions, reinforcing a hardline stance as diplomatic efforts continue amid rising regional tensions.
Trump Says He’s Ready To Nominate Up To Three Supreme Court Justices
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is “prepared” to nominate another Supreme Court justice to the bench, should a vacancy arise.
U.S. House Vote On Spy Powers Extension Delayed Due To Bipartisan Pushback
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is postponing a vote on a clean extension of the federal government’s electronic surveillance powers due to member pushback.
Christian Family Home Set Ablaze In Pakistan After Dispute, Raising Minority Safety Concerns
A Christian family’s home was reportedly set on fire following a local dispute in eastern Pakistan, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of minority communities in the Muslim-majority nation.
India Church Leaders Nearly Killed In Karnataka Attack Amid Rising Pressure On Christians
Two church leaders are recovering after they were reportedly nearly killed by Hindus while evangelizing in southwest India’s Karnataka state, underscoring growing hostility toward Christians in the world’s largest Hindu nation.
Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks Open Door to Possible Peace Agreement
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon held their first direct negotiations in more than three decades on Tuesday, raising cautious optimism that a pathway toward peace—and potentially normalization—may be emerging in the Middle East.
IMF Warns Global Economy Could Slide Toward Recession as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global growth outlook, warning that the ongoing Iran conflict could push the world economy toward recession if energy disruptions intensify and inflation pressures worsen.