Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 ‘propaganda cells’ operating under new names at 30 universities.

Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 ‘propaganda cells’ operating under new names at 30 universities.







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With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again.
Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.
Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.
The student movement aims to end Vucic’s 14 years of rule at Sunday’s vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.

Some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.
The Syrian Interior Ministry says five suspected fighters killed and six arrested outside of Damascus.
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli military expands control across Gaza, displacing millions and destroying homes.
Israel can inflict devastating damage on Iran, but analysts question its ability to overthrow Tehran’s government.
Drone attacks on supply lines and safe cities are taking a devastating toll on civilians.
Civilian with a disability shot dead during raid in Jamla, in western Deraa countryside, SANA reports.