Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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US, Philippines Conduct Large-Scale Drills Amid Increasing Chinese Aggression
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights in part of the South China Sea.
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Former President Rumen Radev Wins Bulgarian Parliamentary Election
Radev had stepped down after the previous coalition government, led by the center-right GERB party, was forced to resign following anti-corruption protests.
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US Calls on Iraq to Protect American Diplomats in Baghdad
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said that ‘Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran’ had conducted multiple drone attacks near a U.S. diplomatic facility.
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US Forces Will Remain in Region Until Iran Complies With Agreement: Trump
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military had accomplished its objectives in Iran, but would be ‘hanging around.’
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US Achieved Goals but Is Ready to Resume Operations If Iran Rejects Peace: Pentagon
The U.S. military will remain in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure that Tehran complies with the cease-fire, according to War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Israel Says It Backs Iran War Cease-Fire, but Deal Doesn’t Include Lebanon
Trump on April 7 announced he would suspend attacks on Iran, provided Tehran agreed to the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian Minister Calls for Human Chains Around Power Plants
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that millions of citizens are ready to ’sacrifice their lives’ for the regime.
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Trump Says Iran’s President Wants a Cease-Fire
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 31 that Trump would provide ‘an important update’ about the ongoing war on April 1.
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Rubio Says ‘Finish Line’ in Sight, as Attacks in Middle East Continue
Trump said that the U.S. combat operations could be concluded in two or three weeks.
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Japan Deploys First Long-Range Missiles as Tokyo Boosts Defense Capabilities
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi described it as Japan’s first deployment of domestically produced ‘stand-off’ missiles.
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US, Philippines Conduct Large-Scale Drills Amid Increasing Chinese Aggression
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights in part of the South China Sea.
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Former President Rumen Radev Wins Bulgarian Parliamentary Election
Radev had stepped down after the previous coalition government, led by the center-right GERB party, was forced to resign following anti-corruption protests.
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US Calls on Iraq to Protect American Diplomats in Baghdad
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said that ‘Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran’ had conducted multiple drone attacks near a U.S. diplomatic facility.
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US Forces Will Remain in Region Until Iran Complies With Agreement: Trump
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military had accomplished its objectives in Iran, but would be ‘hanging around.’
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US Achieved Goals but Is Ready to Resume Operations If Iran Rejects Peace: Pentagon
The U.S. military will remain in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure that Tehran complies with the cease-fire, according to War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Israel Says It Backs Iran War Cease-Fire, but Deal Doesn’t Include Lebanon
Trump on April 7 announced he would suspend attacks on Iran, provided Tehran agreed to the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian Minister Calls for Human Chains Around Power Plants
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that millions of citizens are ready to ’sacrifice their lives’ for the regime.
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Trump Says Iran’s President Wants a Cease-Fire
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 31 that Trump would provide ‘an important update’ about the ongoing war on April 1.
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Rubio Says ‘Finish Line’ in Sight, as Attacks in Middle East Continue
Trump said that the U.S. combat operations could be concluded in two or three weeks.
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Japan Deploys First Long-Range Missiles as Tokyo Boosts Defense Capabilities
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi described it as Japan’s first deployment of domestically produced ‘stand-off’ missiles.
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