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US offers $10 million reward, possible relocation for info on leader of Iran-backed Iraqi armed group

The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as Abu Alaa al-Walai, the leader of the Tehran-backed Iraqi armed group Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), which Washington designates as a terrorist organisation.

The Times of India

How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations

Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters

The Guardian - AU

'Don't rush me': Trump denies setting deadline for Iran proposal; turns down nuclear options

US President Donald Trump on Thursday used an Oval Office interaction with reporters to strike a defiant tone on Iran as he claimed that he was in no hurry to reach a deal. Trump also rejected the use of nuclear weapons and claimed that Washington had already inflicted major military…

The Times of India

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When Sanctions Talk Turns Coercive

A US lawsuit alleges Washington insiders weaponised sanctions, diplomacy, and influence to target a former client after a fallout.

International Business Times

Deal or Die: Trump's Iran playbook takes a dark turn

TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his rhetoric against Iran to a new pitch, appearing to endorse the idea of eliminating Iranian leaders who oppose a deal, two weeks after he threatened to annihilate a civilisation --- even as he doubled down on claims of…

The Times of India

Chainsaw thrown at cops from speeding truck during high speed chase

Police say a passenger threw a chainsaw out of a car window at pursuing officers during a late-night chase in Pierce County, Washington.

The Independent UK

Do not expect the ‘special relationship’ to get better – even after Trump leaves office, warns ex-Nato chief

In his second attack on the government’s defence policy in less than two weeks, Lord George Robertson warned that Britain’s military reliance on the US is ‘no longer tenable’

The Independent UK

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Washington State Workers Are Paying Into a Long-Term Care Program With Limited Eligibility

A paycheck deduction that promises future care sounds reassuring—until the fine print starts to tell a different story. Washington State’s long-term care program, known as WA Cares, pulls money directly from workers’ wages with the goal of helping cover future care costs.

The Free Financial Advisor

US and Iran continue seizing ships in tense Hormuz standoff

The US and Iran continued seizing ships in the tense Hormuz standoff, with Tehran calling Washington's blockade a “ceasefire violation” and claiming it has been collecting transit fees for passage.

Euronews

What is happening with Tom Kean Jr.? Not Even Republicans Can Reach the New Jersey Congressman

A growing sense of concern is spreading across Capitol Hill as Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who represents one of New Jersey's most competitive congressional districts, remains absent from Washington with little public explanation.

Latin Times

How Did David Scott Die? Cause of Death, Advocacy and The Remarkable Life Of a Georgia Congressman

David Scott, the veteran Georgia congressman and former House Agriculture Committee chair, has died at 80 after more than two decades in Washington.

International Business Times UK

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

The Independent UK

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win

Let’s begin with a simple question that rarely gets a straight answer: what would victory over Iran actually look like? In Washington and Jerusalem, the answers tend to sound definitive: eliminate Iran’s nuclear capability, break its regional power, perhaps even force political change at the top. It’s the language of…

The Conversation

Trump Allegedly 'Plans Early Exit' From Event to Dodge Epstein Questions as Claims Trigger Political Firestorm

Donald Trump faces criticism for allegedly planning an early exit from a Washington event, amid renewed scrutiny over his past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

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US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting…

The Independent UK

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington

Fortune

Big Tech is spending $226,000 a day on lobbying Congress, advocacy group finds

Big Tech has nearly doubled its lobbying spending since 2020 as concerns grow about how social media and AI have reshaped American lives.

Euronews

Donald Trump says the US is in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Evening Standard

King and Queen ‘just fine’ to walk barefoot on embassy’s eco-friendly lawn

The grounds of the official residence in Washington DC are run on the same organic principle as nature-loving Charles’s Highgrove country home.

The Independent UK

British embassy in Washington prepares for King and Queen’s US state visit

Details of the full itinerary for Charles and Camilla’s trip have not yet been released

The Independent UK

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

The Times of India

‘No reopening possible’: Iran rules out resuming Hormuz passage while US blockade persists

Iran declared that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that any ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is meaningless unless the naval blockade and what he called the “hostage-taking” of the global…

The Independent UK

Migrant who boosted Kristi Noem’s purse from Washington DC restaurant learns prison fate

Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag was stolen last year as she dined with family

The Independent UK

Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA

Roll Call

Judge warns attorney for Jan. 6 pipe bomber suspect

A federal judge on Wednesday admonished a defense attorney for a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the 2021 attack on the Capitol, telling the attorney he did not follow a protective order and warning him to be “more careful.” At issue in the back…

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