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DEFENSE

Inside $2 trillion US digital footprint in West Asia: What could happen if Iran is attacked again

Iran has warned that further US aggression could put American data centers, AI facilities, and undersea cables across West Asia at risk, threatening billions in investments and regional digital connectivity.

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US: Florida State University System bans TikTok app

TikTok social media app is banned at all Florida state universities over cybersecurity concerns in the United States.

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China launches major drill, rehearses 'encirclement' of Taiwan

China launches a three-day military exercise around Taiwan in what it described as a "stern warning" to the self-ruled island.

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China imposes sanctions on US organizations over hosting Taiwan's President

China imposes sanctions on two US organizations over Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States.

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PALESTINE

US policy on Israel-Palestine shaped by Israeli far-right think tank: Experts

Experts say a far-right Israeli think tank shapes the US police regarding Israel-Palestine issues.

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China deploys warships, aircraft near Taiwan for second day after Tsai visit to US

China has deployed warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day, Taiwanese officials said on Friday, as tensions mount between Beijing and the self-ruled island over a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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SAUDI ARABIA

US spy chief expresses frustration over Saudi ties with Iran, Syria: Report

The US spy chief says Washington felt "blindsided" by Riyadh's restoration of ties with Iran and Syria. 

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US admits massive failure in humiliating Afghan withdrawal

The Biden administration released a review of the humiliating US exit from Afghanistan, admitting there had been a massive intelligence failure in not predicting rapid Taliban victory.

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FOREIGN POLICY

US asks China to choose 'diplomacy' after Beijing sent warships near Taiwan

The United States called on China to choose diplomacy over military pressure against Chinese Taipei. The call came after Beijing deployed warships following a meeting by the self-ruled island's leader with the US House speaker.

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IN-DEPTH

US envoy visits Turkish opposition, angers President Erdogan

Tensions rise between Turkey and the US after the American ambassador to Ankara met with the opposition candidate ahead of crucial elections angering President Erdogan.

Turkish President Erdogan.

POLITICS

‘Saudi-Syria détente, Damascus’ Arab League return win for Iran, setback for US’

The growing diplomatic engagement between the Syrian government and its Arab neighbors amid rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics represents a win for Iran and a setback for the United States.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad