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China Now Tops US in Global Approval Ratings for First Time Since 2006, Gallup Finds
China's global approval reached 36% in 2025 while US dropped to 31%, marking the widest favorability gap between the powers in nearly two decades.
Family Members of Slain Iranian General Arrested, Legal Status Revoked
State Department terminated green card status of Qasem Soleimani's niece and her daughter, placing them in ICE custody pending removal.
ICE Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani After Rubio Revokes Green Cards
Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated the legal status of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, identified as the late general's niece, and her daughter, both green card holders now in federal custody.
Iran Calls on Public to Find Enemy Pilot as US Continues Frantic Search
The search for a missing U.S. pilot focuses on southwestern Iran, marking the first time the United States has lost an aircraft in Iranian territory during the six-week war.
LIVE UPDATES: Second American Plane Goes Down Near Iran, Pilot Rescued
US military confirms second aircraft incident near Iranian airspace as search operations continue for crew member from earlier F-15 crash.
New York Times Forced To Issue Correction After Wild Whiff On NATO
The paper misstated NATO as the 'North American Treaty Organization' in a Friday headline about Trump's threats to leave the alliance.
Patel, McCormick Warn Foreign Terror Threats Inside US Grew During Biden Years
FBI director points to recent attacks in Virginia and Michigan as evidence of growing danger from foreign-linked terrorism, while senator links threat to border policy decisions.
US Rescue Teams Search for Second Crew Member in Iran After F-15 Downed
Combat search and rescue operation described as 'harrowing and massively dangerous' by former commander, with Iranian officials offering rewards for capture
U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran as Strikes on Infrastructure Expand Across Mideast
Two American combat aircraft lost in separate incidents for first time in five-week conflict; one crew member rescued, second's status unknown.
Hegseth Asks Army's Top Uniformed Officer to Step Down as U.S. Wages War Against Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted more than a dozen top generals and admirals since taking office last year.