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US charges two Chinese scientists with smuggling devastating crop-killing fungus

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the fungi was described a “potential agroterrorism weapon” in scientific journals.

Samples of a pathogen identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as Fusarium graminearum, a fungus it said was classified in scientific literature as a potential agroterrorism weapon, are seen in a criminal complaint by the FBI against Chinese researcher Zunyong Liu and his girlfriend Yunqing Jian
 A law enforcement officer shoots non-lethal weapon at a protestor during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 11, 2025.

Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across US

 US President Donald Trump reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 12, 2025

Trump: Israeli strike on Iran not imminent, but could happen

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UCSF professor fired for antisemitism files lawsuit over violation of free speech rights


Israel considers striking Iran in coming days, US could play logistical role - report

Sources told ABC that the US could play a logistical role, including through intelligence sharing with Israel.

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

Where are the key facilities hiding Iran's nuclear program? - explainer

Iran is now enriching uranium to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the 90% of weapons-grade, at two sites, and has enough material if enriched further for six bombs, believes the IAEA.

A VIEW of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, 1,200 km. south of Tehran, in 2010

Iran 'leaks' documents to discredit nuclear chief Grossi as it faces IAEA, sanctions threats

Grossi has - though slowly - demanded answers from Iran to explain illicit nuclear materials and refusing to accept partial answers that he called "not credible."

 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi against backdrop of an Iranian missile.

US embassy in Iraq preparing for evacuation after Tehran threatens strikes on US bases

The US State Department said it was preparing partial evacuations of the embassies in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslims attend a parade marking the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 28, 2025

Facing the deadline: High stakes of US-Iran nuclear negotiations - analysis

If Trump blocks Israel from attacking Tehran's nuclear sites without resolving the threat, Jerusalem will miss a rare opportunity to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat.

 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi against backdrop of an Iranian missile.

Iran using nuclear talks to weaken potential Israeli strikes, Western intel. officials tell 'Post'

Iran is "exploiting the time to modify nuclear facilities in ways that could diminish the impact of a potential military strike on those sites and their outcomes,” sources said.

 People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025

Israel weighs peace negotiations with Syria, asks US to mediate - report

If such negotiations were to occur, it would be the first time officials from Jerusalem and Damascus have held talks since 2011.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

US Jews will be under attack for next decade, intelligence expert testifies to US subcommittee

Kerry Sleeper, who is the Deputy Director of Intelligence at Secure Community Network (SCN), urged the subcommittee to develop a task force to protect the Jewish community from threats.

 Activists march down Pearl Street during the 30th annual Boulder Jewish Festival, a week after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. June 8, 2025.

CENTCOM's Michael Kurilla outlines next steps of US military in Syria

"It is incredible to see President Trump's bold vision and a Middle East defined by 'commerce not chaos," said Congressman Hamadeh.

 Lieutenant General Michael Kurilla testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to become Commander of Central Command during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 8, 2022.

Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible

Rabbi Abraham Cooper, from the Jewish human rights organization Simon Wiesenthal Center, has promoted interfaith dialog in Arab states for years.

Associate Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper is pictured in his office at the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, California December 10, 2015.

Trump 'less confident' he can get Tehran to shutter its nuclear program with a deal

When questioned if the Trump administration would successfully get Tehran to agree to a deal and shut its nuclear program, the president answered: "I don’t know."

 Iran's and US' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022.