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Pakistan signs $1.2 million US lobbying deal months after Operation Sindoor

Pakistan has hired a Washington-based firm for a multi-million dollar contract. The agreement aims to boost Pakistan's engagement with US lawmakers and policymakers. This move follows Operation Sindoor and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Pakistan's counterterrorism record. The firm will work to advance Pakistan's diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests in…

The Economic Times

Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

WASHINGTON - The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.

Bangkok Post

Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of restarting the war if necessary.

The Economic Times

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10 Photos of Tyler Covington: Victim Identified After Deadly Nippon Chemical Tank Collapse in Washington

A devastating industrial disaster at Longview's Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill claimed multiple lives, including brothers Tyler and Brad Covington.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Allegedly Linked to Secret Throuple Arrangement Involving Katie and Stephen Miller

Rumours of Elon Musk's alleged 'throuple' with Katie and Stephen Miller have sparked widespread speculation in Washington DC, though no evidence supports the claims.

International Business Times UK

How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

AAP

Kenya Tells Washington 'Absolutely Not' as Judge Freezes US Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base

A Kenyan court has suspended a US plan to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans at a military base, citing constitutional concerns and public health risks, pending a full legal hearing.

International Business Times UK

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Trump suffers twin court setbacks as judges clap back at Kennedy center renaming and IRS deal

TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Friday, adding to a growing list of court rulings that have frustrated his efforts to reshape federal institutions and advance his MAGA agenda even as he is stuck in a diplomatic dead-end over Iran.

The Times of India

Medical miracle or MAGA marvel? Trump's doc says he has heart of someone 14 years younger

TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House late Friday released a three-page medical memo declaring that US President Donald Trump, who turns 80 on June 14 and is the oldest person ever sworn into the Oval Office, possesses “excellent” cognitive and physical performance and is fully fit to continue as…

The Times of India

Flo Rida Humiliated: Rapper Sparks Backlash for Defending Decision to Play at Donald Trump Fair

Flo Rida is facing a fierce backlash after defending his decision to play the Trump-linked Great American State Fair in Washington DC, as fellow artists abandon the bill.

International Business Times UK

Israel deepens Lebanon incursion: heritage sites targeted, soldiers wounded

Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier said Israeli forces had pushed even deeper into Lebanese territory. Lebanon's army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south, just a day after military delegations…

The Economic Times

Huawei chairman thanks the US for export restrictions on chips, says it supercharged China’s semiconductor industry — Washington’s export controls encouraged Chinese firms to invest in R&D and build their own tech stack competing with American tech

Huawei's current Rotating Chairman thanked the United States for its export bans, which boosted the progress of China's semiconductor industry. He made the comment after unveiling the groundbreaking LogicFolding chip architecture, when reporters asked him how the company came up with the idea.

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Pakistan hires US lobbying firm to advance strategic interests in Washington amid Iran war diplomacy push

Pakistan has hired a US lobbying firm, Ervin Graves Strategy Group, for a two-year contract worth $50,000 monthly. The firm will advocate for Pakistan's diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests in Washington, engaging with Congress, the executive branch, and policy institutions. This initiative aims to bolster Pakistan's standing as a US…

The Times of India

Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup

SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ‌Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.

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The Economic Times

US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partner

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace between India and Pakistan. Hegseth also emphasized India's crucial role as a partner in Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. He noted India's growing military and industrial capabilities.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship running Hormuz blockade while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for the third time'

Bangkok Post

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

France 24

Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the…

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The Independent UK

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

The Independent UK

How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

The Economic Times

'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy Pigott

The US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independent and not competitive. Defense cooperation with India is growing across all domains. This historic partnership focuses on ambitious agendas, including critical minerals and a free Indo-Pacific. Cooperation also targets combating narcotics…

The Independent UK

Crews recover another worker after Washington chemical tank collapse as details about victims emerge

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

The Independent UK

Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported and are flying back to Africa, her lawyers said Friday

France 24

Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal

It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections…

The Guardian - US

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress

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