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The civilizational divide: European Right aligned with Israel, America's Right aligned with Left

By treating the war against the IRGC as a foreign entanglement engineered by a foreign power, the isolationist Right and the progressive Left are actively undermining the West’s collective defense.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Beirut, Lebanon, July 2, 2026.

Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah

A person clicks a photo of Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad as he announces the names of 70 lawmakers appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa to a transitional parliament, in Damascus, Syria, July 1, 2026

Syria forms first post-Assad parliament to kickstart new era of 'managed democracy'

 An American $100 dollar bill.

US resumes transfer of American currency to Iraq after Iran-related suspension - report


Trump pauses Senate efforts to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence - report

Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that Clayton would not be there because lawmakers had allowed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to lapse.

The US Capitol building is illuminated the night the Senate passed a short-term government funding bill, more than a month into the longest US government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025.

Trump signs MoU as Iran says uranium will remain in country, IDF's Lebanon attacks 'breach' deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the country's defensive capabilities "will not be discussed in any process or with any party."

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.

VP Vance confident that Israel will join Iran agreement 'further down the road'

"This agreement is going to make Israel safer, going to make the entire region safer. We feel quite confident that the Israelis are going to be brought in," Vance said in a CBS interview.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026.

Iran says Lebanon is integral part of peace deal with US

Esmaeil Baghaei said diplomatic visits to regional countries are on the agenda for Tehran, before the signing of the agreement due on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

'Iranians have no problem lying': Israeli expert on Tehran's nuclear program says amid coming deal

"The nuclear issue, they did not deal with it. Regime change, obviously not. Missiles, obviously not. The proxies, obviously not. They are not included in the agreement," Vilan said.

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

Don't forget the people: The Iran ceasefire must protect civilians - opinion

As details emerge about a signed agreement between the United States and Iran, there still may be room to protect the Persian people from the Iranian regime's proxies..

Alex Winston stands overlooking Jerusalem with an Iranian Lion and Sun flag on February 13, 2026.

Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds

The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.

The Bank of America headquarters building in New York City is lit up for the SpaceX initial public offering as it is seen from West New York, New Jersey, U.S., June 4, 2026

Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say

US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."

Aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 11, 2026.

Five twists that will determine if Trump's Iran deal will benefit Israel long term - analysis

There are five key aspects to Trump's deal that are critical for Israel on Iran and Hezbollah.

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

As China's regional influence expands so does it's strike capacity over Australia, says think tank

"China's military build-up is reshaping the balance of power in ways that affect Australian security regardless of China's ability to strike Australian territory," the Lowy Institute said.

FILE PHOTO: Printed Chinese and Australian flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022