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'I'm fed up': Why mild annoyance at Donald Trump might not help Keir Starmer politically

Trump has treated the UK the way he has treated Europe, NATO and anyone else he thinks is not carrying its water. Starmer, in contrast, has tried to draw a line. He has said Britain will not repeat the “mistakes of Iraq” and will act only on a “lawful basis”.…

The Times of India

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon’s secrets

A handful of AI infrastructure startups are doing complex, rarely-seen work that makes it possible for the U.S. government to securely use AI.

Fortune

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘finish’ war if peace talks fail as negotiators arrive in Pakistan

Iran's delegation has arrived in Islamabad, with JD Vance and a team of US officials now en route

The Independent UK

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Mother hopes freed US reporter will come home following her release from Iraqi captors

The mother of an freelance American journalist who was released from captivity in Iraq says she hopes her daughter will finally return home to rural Wisconsin after living abroad for decades

The Independent UK

‘When the knife came up through the pool table, audiences gasped’: how Iraq war epic Black Watch conquered the world

It was the play that rocked a nation. The makers of the devastating drama, which transported audiences from a Fife pub to a war zone, recall how it grew and grew

The Guardian - UK

'Relieved she is free': US confirms release of journalist kidnapped by Iran-backed militia in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.

The Times of India

Basra Rocket Attack: Why Kuwait Hit Khor Al Zubair, Triggering Diplomatic Fallout

Three killed in a Basra rocket attack as protesters storm the Kuwaiti consulate, escalating tensions between Iraq and Kuwait

International Business Times UK

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Iran-US war live: Tehran vows ‘heavy response’ if Israel doesn’t stop deadly barrage on Lebanon immediately

Revolutionary Guards say any attack on Hezbollah 'is an attack on Iran'

The Independent UK

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group, official says

Like many freelancers, Shelly Kittleson often worked on a shoestring budget and without the protections afforded by large news organisations to staff.

Euronews

Iraq vet lashes out at Polymarket for ‘disgusting’ bets on airmen’s lives in the Iran war

Online betting platform Polymarket has finally stopped accepting wagers on when U.S. warplane crew members, shot down in Iran, might be rescued, promising an investigation into how such a market ever appeared. According to The Guardian, this move comes after significant criticism, particularly from a federal lawmaker who called the…

The Mary Sue

Iraq Telegram ban triggers 1,200% VPN surge — but experts issue a stark security warning

A government block on Telegram in Iraq has triggered a massive 1,200% surge in Proton VPN sign-ups as citizens look for workarounds. The company now warns residents against downloading sketchy apps that could put their data in danger.

TechRadar

Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a US journalist's abduction

Three Iraqi officials say local authorities believe the powerful Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia was responsible for the kidnapping of a U.S. journalist in Iraq and that attempts to negotiate her release have run into obstacles

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Iranians burn American and Israeli flags after Trump declares ceasefire and re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

The ‘double-sided ceasefire’ comes less than two hours before Trump was set to unleash devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure

The Independent UK

Worker for US defense contractor killed in Iraq as colleagues say they are pressured to stay

Man working for V2X died in night attack as five sources say they are being placed in harm’s way

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The Times of India

Watch: Trump claims ‘many of Iran’s military leaders’ killed in ‘massive’ strike; shares video

US President Donald Trump claims "many of Iran's military leaders" were "terminated" in a major Tehran strike, sharing explosion footage without specifics. This follows Iran's missile attacks on Gulf states, Iraq, and Israel, and the downing of a US F-15 jet. Both nations have exchanged threats and carried out attacks,…

International Business Times UK

Million Worth US Drone on Sale for as Low as $100—Iraqi Kids Sell Downed UAV on TikTok Live, Viral Post Reveals

Explore the viral phenomenon of Iraqi children allegedly selling downed US drones on social media, and uncover the reality behind the sensational claims.

The Conversation

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare

With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it is fair to suggest that the present moment represents a low in relations between the two countries.

Newslaundry

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

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Radio France Internationale

Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes

Iraq is turning to Turkey as an alternative route for its oil exports, as the war in the Middle East continues. The Iraqi move comes as Ankara steps up efforts to capitalise on the shifting diplomatic, economic and security landscape in the region.

The Conversation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would fiercely resist a US ground invasion. History proves it

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has long exerted a strong, often underestimated power in the Middle East. With around 190,000 members, plus an estimated 450,000 reserves in the Basij paramilitary, the largest component of Iran’s Armed Forces also controls much of the country’s politics, intelligence and economy.

The Guardian - US

Midwest US pays high cost for Trump’s Iran war as soldiers die, while veterans are baffled: ‘Why are we there?’

As casualties mount, those who share a home state with the deceased in Iowa, Kentucky or Ohio question war’s legality

The Guardian - UK

Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts

Country is torn between those who hope for end to Tehran’s influence and those loyal to Islamic republic

The Guardian - UK

21 games later: Iraq back at the World Cup after epic qualifying campaign

The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard way

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Shelly Kittleson as US Journalist Remains Missing After Iraq Abduction Amid Release Negotiations

Shelly Kittleson, a veteran reporter, remains missing after being abducted in Baghdad. New developments suggest a possible hostage negotiation involving an Iran-linked militia.

The Times of India

Civilians, businesses, universities potential targets: US embassy in Baghdad warns of attacks in city over next 24-48 hours

The US Embassy in Baghdad has issued a stark warning, advising American citizens to depart Iraq immediately due to credible threats of attacks by Iran-aligned militias within the next 48 hours. These groups, known for targeting Americans, may even impersonate government officials. This alert escalates regional tensions, impacting Iraq's vital…

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