Hiding key Iranian nuclear facilities deep under a mountain made them that much harder for U.S. and Israeli weapons to reach. It will also make it more difficult to assess just how successful the historic U.S. strikes against them overnight Saturday were and more challenging to predict Iran’s next steps. In his statement moments after the U.S. attack … Read more
After Trump described Canada as ‘the 51st state’ of America, Keir Starmer defended the country as an ‘independent, sovereign nation’ and ‘a much-valued member of the Commonwealth’ (Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publis) Keir Starmer tonight defended Canada as an “independent, sovereign nation” after Donald Trump’s 51st state of America attacks. As he jetted to Ottawa for … Read more
Oil prices surged and stocks tumbled Friday in the wake of Israel’s strikes on Iran’s top military officials and nuclear sites. U.S. oil benchmark prices climbed approximately 8% to about $74 a barrel, the highest level since early April. Major stock indexes fell more than 1% in premarket trading, though they pared heavier losses as … Read more