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Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East
The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon Amid Fears of an Imminent Ground Invasion
People don’t feel like anywhere is safe in an unpredictable war that has no limits, says reporter Kareem Chehayeb.
Switzerland Says It’s Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality
The country said it hasn’t issued new weapons licenses to the US since the start of US bombardments on February 28.
SCOTUS Case on Munitions in Guam Could Set Precedent for Indigenous Rights
The ruling on the fate of a CHamoru beach may have major implications for federal power across US territories.
Georgia Woman Charged With Murder After Attempted Abortion
“It’s mind-blowing that she got charged with that over something like this,” a friend of the woman said.
19-Year-Old Royer Perez-Jimenez Dies in ICE Jail Known for Abuse
Perez-Jimenez is at least the 49th person who has died in detention since Trump returned to office in January 2025.
Eid in Gaza Displays Palestinians’ Profound Loss — and Continued Resilience
With 1,109 out of Gaza’s 1,244 mosques destroyed, we are celebrating Eid amid rubble, mourning those who are missing.
Gulf Allies Fuming at Israel and US After Gas Field Bombing, Report Says
Reports say Arab countries are furious that the US gave the go ahead to Israel’s strike on a key gas facility this week.
New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP
A majority of Americans, 56 percent, oppose the Iran War, the new polling found.
Sanders Mounts New Push to Block Sales of Over 20,000 Bombs to Israel
“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” the senator said.