The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?Nine months and six days before a Tomahawk missile tore through the gaily decorated classrooms of the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, Iran, ripping apart the bodies of schoolchildren, teachers and parents, the personal […]
Trump rejects Iran deal on current terms as war continues – The Japan Times
SubscribeToday’s print editionHome DeliveryU.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the U.S. wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the […]
Here's who is (and isn't) impacted by US military draft changes – USA Today
Many men will soon be automatically registered into the U.S. military draft pool, according to the federal agency that oversees the system.Eligible men are already required to register with the Selective Service System, which oversees the database of people who could be called for service in the event of a military draft. The agency is now moving to […]
Masters Round 2: What to know about Rory McIlroy’s history-making round – The New York Times
Masters Round 2: What to know about Rory McIlroy’s history-making round The New York Times Rory McIlroy leads by 6 shots to set 36-hole record at Masters ESPN Rory McIlroy reveals his game plan for the weekend after building a six-stroke lead at The Masters Yahoo Sports The Masters 2026: In six-shot leader Rory McIlroy, the kid witnessed […]
How important are the Gulf economies to the world? – Al Jazeera
Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard – but with a wider impact in today’s interlinked world.As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf states play a critical role in many economies.So how are they connected – and what […]