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US Embassy in Israel authorizes departure of non-essential personnel amid US-Iran tensions

US Embassy in Israel authorizes departure of non-essential personnel amid US-Iran tensions

Ambassador Mike Huckabee urges those to leave immediately if they wish to do so 'due to safety risks'

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Pro-Trump lawyers draft executive order to reshape US elections: Report
27.02.2026

Pro-Trump lawyers draft executive order to reshape US elections: Report

17-page plan would mandate voter ID, hand-counted ballots and ban mail-in voting, citing alleged 2020 election interference, according to local media

US vice president rules out prolonged war in Middle East amid Iran tensions: Report
27.02.2026

US vice president rules out prolonged war in Middle East amid Iran tensions: Report

President Donald Trump may consider strikes on Iran, but there is ‘no chance’ of a drawn-out conflict, JD Vance tells The Washington Post

Top US commander for Middle East briefs Trump on military options for Iran: Report
27.02.2026

Top US commander for Middle East briefs Trump on military options for Iran: Report

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine also present, ABC News reports, citing person close to US president

Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. as Paramount’s $81B offer deemed ‘superior’
27.02.2026

Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. as Paramount’s $81B offer deemed ‘superior’

Co-CEOs say 'deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid'

Cuba says it coordinated with US after alleged terror infiltration attempt
27.02.2026

Cuba says it coordinated with US after alleged terror infiltration attempt

Havana says it maintained communication with US authorities after intercepting Florida-registered vessel carrying armed suspects