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Resigned US counterterrorism chief says Iran was not close to developing a nuclear weapon

Resigned US counterterrorism chief says Iran was not close to developing a nuclear weapon

Joe Kent questions who is in charge of US's Middle East policy

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Venezuela dismisses Vladimir Padrino Lopez as defense minister
18.03.2026

Venezuela dismisses Vladimir Padrino Lopez as defense minister

Gen. Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez takes command 2 months after arrest of Nicolas Maduro as military wing undergoes sudden leadership change

US urges international community to support Syria's transition, reconstruction
18.03.2026

US urges international community to support Syria's transition, reconstruction

'Well over 2 million refugees and internally displaced have now returned home,' says US special envoy Tom Barrack

US intelligence chief warns Iran could strike American soil before 2035
18.03.2026

US intelligence chief warns Iran could strike American soil before 2035

Intelligence community ‘assesses that threats to the homeland will expand collectively to more than 16,000 missiles by 2035,' says Tulsi Gabbard

US vice president says 'couple of things' to be announced amid rising gas prices
18.03.2026

US vice president says 'couple of things' to be announced amid rising gas prices

'We got a problem. We know that we have a problem. We're doing everything that we can to address it,' says JD Vance

US expands $15,000 visa bond requirement to 12 more countries
18.03.2026

US expands $15,000 visa bond requirement to 12 more countries

State Department requirement brings total to 50 nations