Highly classified US laser used on party balloon – media
The incident was reportedly the cause of a temporary airspace closure in Texas The US military used a highly classified laser-weapon system to shoot down a party balloon, multiple outlets…
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Ex-Obama counsel quits Goldman Sachs over ‘Uncle Jeffrey’
Kathy Ruemmler has cited media attention as a “distraction” after unsealed files showed her close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs…
The liberal order’s last stand at Munich: Live updates
At this year’s conference, the Western establishment is taking on Russia and Donald Trump The most ardent defenders of the Western “rules-based international order” are meeting at the Munich Security…
Bangladesh may renegotiate trade deal with US – top aide
Dhaka considers some trade agreements to be unfavorable, BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s adviser has told RT India The incoming government in Dhaka may renegotiate all unfavorable deals with the US,…
Populations in key NATO nations balk at sacrifices for military spending – poll
The bloc’s chief, Mark Rutte, previously called on citizens in member states to adopt a “wartime mindset” People in key NATO nations are reluctant to tighten their belts to fund…
Maduro still ‘legitimate leader’ – Venezuela’s acting president
The imprisoned leader is innocent, Delcy Rodríguez told NBC as the US energy secretary visits Caracas to overhaul the oil sector Nicolas Maduro remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader despite his capture…
Germany puts caveat on more missiles for Ukraine
Kiev could receive 35 interceptors for US-made Patriot systems from its Western backers soon, Boris Pistorius has said Germany is willing to supply five interceptor missiles for US-made Patriot air…
Retired US Army officer jailed for sharing secrets with online date
The 62-year-old sent “a peek” of a computer screen to a woman to show her what he does “for a living” A retired US Army colonel has been sentenced to…
Israelis charged with using Iran war secrets to place bets
One Polymarket user reportedly won $150,000 after making suspiciously accurate predictions about strikes last year An Israeli military reservist and a civilian have been charged with using classified information to…
Landslide win for opposition party in Bangladesh election
The Bangladesh National Party has secured over 200 seats in the 300-member parliament The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has won a two-thirds majority in the general election, according to official…