Year: 2026

Pentagon Signs Classified AI Deals With Tech Giants, Snubs Anthropic

The Pentagon announced deals with seven major AI firms to deploy technology on classified military networks, excluding Anthropic amid a dispute with the Defense Department.

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North Korea Calls US Cyber Crime Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’

North Korea dismissed US accusations that it has engaged in cyber crimes to generate illicit revenues, calling the criticism "absurd slander."

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Israel Approves Deal to Buy Fighter Jets From US

Israel approved a deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would “reinforce” its air superiority.

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Iran Warns of Ceasefire Violation as US Plans to Escort Hormuz Ships

Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.

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Europe, Canada Leaders Hold Yerevan Talks in Trump’s Shadow

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House.

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Trump Calls Iran Talks ‘Very Positive,’ US to ‘Guide’ Ships Through Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war.

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US Targets Chinese Oil Terminal in New Iran Sanctions

The US on Friday imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil terminal as part of a slew of new measures on Iran, as it warned of repercussions for ships paying "tolls" demanded by Tehran.

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Russian Strike Kills One as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones

Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four others, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones.

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Israel Strikes Several Parts of South Lebanon, Says Targeted Hezbollah

Israel carried out strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, its military saying it hit dozens of Hezbollah targets.

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Drone Strike Kills Five in Sudan Capital: Rights Group

A paramilitary drone killed five civilians on Saturday when it hit a vehicle in greater Khartoum, a rights group said, the second such attack in the Sudanese capital this week.

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