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‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?
NATO faces its most serious existential test in decades as the war in Iran has driven a wedge between Washington and its European allies. Trump's threats to withdraw the U.S. from the alliance are no longer dismissible as bluster, with analysts warning the rift has moved from rhetorical to structural. A NATO without American military and financial backing would leave Europe scrambling to fill a security vacuum it is fundamentally unprepared to handle.
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Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
Israel's military reported a new Hezbollah missile launch triggering air raid sirens, escalating tensions following what was described as the war's most intense Israeli bombardment of Lebanon on April 8. The attack signals Hezbollah's continued capacity and willingness to strike despite sustained military pressure. The exchange underscores the conflict's deepening cycle of retaliation with no clear off-ramp in sight.
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Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison
Muath Amarne, a Palestinian journalist detained in an Israeli prison, lost his prosthetic eye after an infection went untreated in custody. The incident has drawn renewed attention to conditions faced by Palestinian detainees and the treatment of journalists in Israeli detention facilities. Amarne's account adds to a growing body of testimonies raising questions about medical care access behind bars.
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Starmer and Trump talked military options to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Keir Starmer confirmed that he and Donald Trump held discussions about deploying military capabilities to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil passes. The talks signal that Western powers are seriously weighing coercive options as tensions in the region escalate. A coordinated Anglo-American military posture in the Gulf would carry significant geopolitical weight and could reshape the pressure calculus on Iran.
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Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi
Taiwan's main opposition leader met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and called for cross-strait reconciliation, emphasizing shared cultural ties between the two sides. KMT chair Cheng Li-wun signaled she would pump the brakes on Taiwan's military expansion if her party gains power. The visit marks a significant diplomatic moment as tensions in the strait remain a flashpoint for global security.
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