Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
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Congress Workers Detained in Pune Ahead of Shah, Doval Visit
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Harare’s streets have been quieter than usual as residents wait to see whether a call for a nationwide shutdown against constitutional changes would lead to protests.
Media shifts to more aggressively fight Trump in courts
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After PH setback, Sim to take policy changes to Anwar
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
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Max Miller Vows To Stand At Midterms as He Denies Abuse Allegations
The Ohio representative said allegations against him had damaged his reputation and affected his daughter.
Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
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Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
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Locked, loaded ... and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran
President Trump announced a halt to a threatened military strike against Iran for now. He cited requests from Iran and other nations for deal finalization. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway with mediators facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran.
Migration: Ceuta is a challenge for the EU: Migration crisis or attack on Spanish sovereignty?
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IIT Guwahati student dies in Brahmaputra drowning, another rescued: Police
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Two helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires, Hungary shuts nuclear plant
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Sheikh Abdullah and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister review regional stability
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Jackson Warns US Policy Risks Caribbean Stability
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Lee heads home after five-nation overseas trip
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Armed 'hero' takes on In-N-Out Burger gunman in shooting that killed 3, wounded 7 - Video
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Watch: Scuffle erupts after slipper thrown at Pappu Yadav, MP claims ‘plot to kill’ him
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'We are winning, but the next threat is already inside Israel,' IDSF chairman says
The former IDF official, Winner, headed operational planning for the IDF's Southern Command from 2013 until roughly a year ago.
Iran fears audio recordings could reveal Mojtaba Khamenei’s location, Iranian media claims - report
The report outlined several ways the recordings could reveal Khamenei's location and health condition, ranging from acoustic signatures to the supreme leader's breathing patterns.
Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames.
South-East militants surrender arms, weapons, explosives recovered – Army
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Nigerian Army troops rescued nine abductees in Zamfara after repelling a terrorist attack that killed one soldier and one police officer.
Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.
Morocco Imposes a Law of Silence on the “Drama” of the Dozens of Deaths at the Border
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US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard.
At least 7 killed, 18 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat
At least seven people were killed and 18 others injured in a suicide attack outside the gate of Kabal police station in Swat on Sunday, police said.
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Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney
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Romania issues air alert after target detected near Ukraine border
Romania's Defense Ministry issued an air raid alert on the morning of Aug. 2 in Tulcea County, which borders Ukraine's Odesa Oblast, after detecting an aerial target coming from Ukraine, News.ro…
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AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
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Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
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Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance in two years on Wednesday ahead of Bangladesh return
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Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say
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Trump-Thune feud: Key flashpoints threatening the Republican agenda ahead of the midterm elections
With the November midterms approaching, the outcome of the dispute could shape not only the party's legislative agenda but also Republican campaign strategy heading into one of the year's most consequential elections.
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Pashinyan reappointed as Armenia's prime minister after resigning
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Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing Israeli offensive
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