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Former US official says Israel’s ‘qualitative military edge’ push over Türkiye is ‘absurd'

Former US official says Israel’s ‘qualitative military edge’ push over Türkiye is ‘absurd'

‘The notion that Israel's qualitative military edge would trump America's military edge, and NATO's qualitative military edge, is just absolutely absurd,’ Josh Paul tells Anadolu

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US weighs options on Iran strike as officials signal no final decision
15.01.2026

US weighs options on Iran strike as officials signal no final decision

Conflicting signals from White House, Pentagon underscore uncertainty amid regional tensions, protests in Iran, say US media reports

Trump calls Minnesota's food stamp program ‘giant Democrat scam’
15.01.2026

Trump calls Minnesota's food stamp program ‘giant Democrat scam’

US president’s statement comes after federal judge blocked his administration from withholding $80M to administer SNAP food aid for people on low incomes

Thousands march in Venezuela calling for release of captured President Maduro
15.01.2026

Thousands march in Venezuela calling for release of captured President Maduro

Ruling party leaders urge unity as protests continue following US military action

Trump imposes 180-day deadline to counter China's control of critical minerals
15.01.2026

Trump imposes 180-day deadline to counter China's control of critical minerals

Strategies include increasing allied processing capacity, obtaining offtake agreements for US access, investing in non-Chinese facilities, employing trade-stabilizing instruments

US officially begins selling Venezuelan oil: Report
15.01.2026

US officially begins selling Venezuelan oil: Report

Washington sold $500M of Venezuelan oil, more sales expected in coming days, weeks, administration official tells CNN