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The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Tehran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and Washington has blockaded Iran's ports.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Obeid has become a key logistics hub for the Sudanese army, and incessant attacks from UAV-stalked skies push soldiers to splatter mud on vehicles to obscure them from drone optics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Coverage of the speech also highlighted his repeated emphasis on physical standards and fitness as markers of readiness, reinforcing a broader push for stricter military conditioning expectations.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“We’re looking for places that we can push this fluid, should it fail, and try to prevent it from getting into our storm drains or river channels, and ultimately into the ocean,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
In my closet, I push aside the dresses and jackets dangling from hangers and pull out a plastic bin stuffed with Dad’s favorite T-shirts.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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