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Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance, while Israel stated it would not withdraw troops. This undermines President Trump's efforts to halt regional fighting and forge peace with Iran, which has made a Lebanon ceasefire a condition for any deal.

The Economic Times

Is Bolivia's Protests Really Just About Politics? Why Bolivia's Drug Cartels May Have a Stake in Toppling Paz

Bolivia's crisis looks political — but the DEA's return, a billion-dollar cocaine trade, and Washington's accusations raise the cartel question.

Latin Times

Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts

WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, saying he would cancelled planned concerts after several artists pulled out.

Bangkok Post

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US throws support behind Bolivia's president as unrest grows

Washington is pledging emergency aid to Bolivia and warning against attempts to topple President Rodrigo Paz as his government faces mounting protests aND worsening shortages. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that "the United States is watching", vowing continued support to Paz in the fight against "narco-terrorists" who profit "from…

France 24

SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.

Bangkok Post

Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where…

The Independent UK

Washington archdiocese removes exorcist after UFO comments spark controversy

A controversy within the Catholic Church emerged after Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a longtime exorcist in the Archdiocese of Washington, suggested in an online video that many UFO sightings could be connected to demonic activity. Cardinal Robert McElroy subsequently removed Rossetti from his role as an archdiocesan exorcist and ended the…

The Economic Times

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Trump's DHS Secretary Says Claudia Sheinbaum Has 'Impressed Us' in Fight Against Cartels

In a notable shift from months of diplomatic tension between Washington and Mexico City, Homeland Security Secretary publicly praised Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's cooperation in the fight against organized crime, saying her administration has been "much more cooperative" than its predecessor and has impressed U.S. officials.

Latin Times

Mexico’s ex-president accuses US of plotting to weaken governing party

Andrés Manuel López Obrador says Washington is using investigations into governors and propaganda to boost rivals

The Guardian - US

Kya bot hain! Dr AI will see you now

TOI correspondent from Washington: After decades of importing doctors from India, Iran, the Philippines and practically every country with a medical school and an airport, the United States may have found a cheaper solution to its physician shortage, showing the way -- right or wrong, the jury is still out…

The Times of India

Iran and the US both think they are winning the war. The truth is they are both losing

The current ceasefire has held just enough to prevent a return to all-out war, but neither side is close to achieving peace, says Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Congress Is Considering a $200 Social Security Boost—What It Could Mean for Retirees

For millions of retirees, every dollar matters. Grocery prices remain elevated, housing costs continue to pressure household budgets, and healthcare expenses show little sign of slowing down. Against that backdrop, a proposal that could increase Social Security benefits by $200 per month has captured plenty of attention in Washington and…

The Free Financial Advisor

Summer blockbuster: Why the French keep coming back to Charles de Gaulle

The release of a two-part summer blockbuster on General Charles de Gaulle’s fight to rally resistance to Nazi occupation is yet another sign that the once-divisive figure continues to fascinate the French public. And while his name risks being turned into an empty signifier of fading French glory on the…

France 24

What is ‘strategic autonomy’ – and why is everyone suddenly reaching for it?

Strategic autonomy is having a moment.

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The Times of India

The Franke family donates 25 million dollars to help expand access to primary care for rural and Indigenous communities

A significant $25 million donation from the Franke family is bolstering rural healthcare in the American Northwest. This largest-ever scholarship gift to the University of Washington School of Medicine will fund the Franke Medical Student Scholars Program, training doctors for underserved rural and Native communities across five states, addressing critical…

Euronews

Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% this month as long-term holders sell

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington.

Euronews

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines as economic ties enter new phase after Trump-brokered deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

International Business Times UK

70-Year-Old Washington Woman Drove SUV on Train Tracks in Shocking Footage: Here's Why She Did It

A 70-year-old Washington woman caused mass transit chaos after blindly following her GPS navigation system directly onto elevated light rail tracks.

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The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce as Trump scrambles to end Iran war

Group calls ceasefire a ‘roadmap to annihilate part of the Lebanese people’, throwing regional peace talks into doubt

The Economic Times

Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake'

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions," the minister…

France 24

Hezbollah chief rejects truce as Israel vows continued operations in south Lebanon

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli strikes killed at least eight people, according to Lebanese authorities, and a…

The Independent UK

Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after UFO comments

‘It's my personal belief that probably many if not most of these UFO sightings are in fact demons’

The Guardian - UK

Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz

Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality

Bangkok Post

Amid war, Trump touts his reflecting pool

WASHINGTON - As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war’s costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled on Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Why This Modi-Trump Meeting Could Change More Than Trade

The world is watching France. Not because of a major conflict or economic crisis, but because two of the world's most influential leaders may soon find themselves in the same room. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have not met in person since February 2025. Since then,…

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