Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted on Federal Terrorism Charges Linked to Iranian Fatwa
Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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After Iran’s ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces, the United States launched retaliatory strikes inside Iran, marking a renewed phase of direct conflict.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and raising fears of a wider regional war.
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Political leaders gathered in Washington to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy and influential role in US politics.
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never used until now, faces scrutiny as the Department of Justice files a case against an unnamed suspected terrorist.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 PM
world
Despite Iran's attacks on vessels and reports of mines, several shippers continue to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, driven by financial incentives.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 2:36 PM
politics
The U.S. eased military strikes on Iran to allow for negotiations, with President Trump confirming Iran’s request for talks while preparing to visit Michigan ahead of primaries.
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The Department of Energy revealed that the Office of Management and Budget canceled clean energy grants primarily due to the political identity of recipients' states, sparking First Amendment concerns.
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Drawing on Cold War-era fears, former President Donald Trump has warned of a resurgence of communism in America, echoing historic anti-communist sentiments.
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politics
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