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A collection of letters criticizes Hasan Piker for calling the U.S. worse than al Qaeda and saying Iran should be allowed nuclear weapons, while also defending Israel against Ed Sheeran's criticism. The letters frame Piker and Israel's critics as anti-American, ignorant, and dangerous, and one letter calls for ending birthright citizenship.
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Scott Anderson discusses his book "King of Kings" about the 1978 fall of Iran's last Shah and the Islamic Revolution, and reflects on the Middle East's shifting landscape a decade after his Fractured Lands project.
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The article explains why President Trump and Saudi Arabia’s allies are not intervening against Houthi attacks, citing reluctance to enter a broader Iran-linked conflict and the long-running Yemeni civil war. It highlights the risks to Saudi cities, oil infrastructure, and global oil supplies while framing US disengagement as a strategic problem for Riyadh.
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Houthi forces have launched a new offensive into Yemen's strategic southwestern highlands, threatening the internationally recognized government's last major barrier before Aden. The article reports intensified Saudi air support, PLC mobilization, and the strategic stakes for possible U.S. intervention.
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An American Israeli man held hostage by Hamas for nearly 500 days performed at a concert in Nir Oz, the Israeli town devastated by the Oct. 7 attacks. The segment frames his performance as songs of survival and hope.
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Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for ending the war with Iran, arguing it has driven up fuel and grocery prices, and proposed suspending the 70-cent state and federal gas tax and temporarily halting U.S. diesel exports. The article also notes similar calls from Iowa GOP Senate nominee Ashley Hinson and Republican divisions over how to address economic polling ahead of the midterms.
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A Policy Exchange report warns that Muslim police staff networks, including the National Association of Muslim Police, have published material defending Hamas and attacking Israel, threatening police impartiality. The article highlights examples of controversial speakers and social media posts, and calls for a new Police Impartiality Act. It presents the concerns of critics as credible while giving limited space to the associations' responses.
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Andy Burnham says the UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia, likely using one RAF Voyager based in Cyprus, after Houthi attacks. Officials describe the support as time-limited, with the UK citing Red Sea shipping and cost-of-living pressures. The article also notes prior UK and US strikes on Houthi targets.
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Diesel prices hit a record national average of $6.51 per gallon, topping $6 in 49 states. California has the highest average at $8.42, while Texas is lowest at $5.97. The increase is linked to the war in Iran, Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, and broader geopolitical uncertainty.
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A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder in the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students. The jury rejected his insanity defense, and he faces up to life in prison. The article recounts trial testimony, the victims' injuries, and the context of calls for a hate crime investigation.
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The article argues that U.N. agencies cannot police themselves, citing alleged Hamas links to UNRWA, diverted aid, hostages held in UNRWA facilities, and employees involved in terrorist attacks. It urges President Trump to warn the U.N. that U.S. taxpayer money will not be misused or diverted. The visible excerpt is a strongly critical opinion piece.
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The Trump administration proposed a $5 billion investment fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran war. The plan is under discussion with countries including Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. and aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.