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María Corina Machado Eyes Return to Venezuela — But the Road Home Runs Through Washington

Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela before the end of 2026 and run for president again — but a tangle of obstacles, from U.S. diplomatic sequencing to Chavista loyalists still in power and hundreds of political prisoners still behind bars, stands between her…

Latin Times

Judge blocks moves to add Trump to Kennedy Center name

A federal judge in Washington on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s moves to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and close the center for two years — and gave two weeks for removal of the changed signage on the building’s façade. The opinion and order came in a…

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Is Trump's White House Ballroom Project Poisoning Washington? Preservationists Sound the Alarm in New Court Filing

The Trump administration is facing fresh allegations in federal court after preservation advocates claimed that debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing was dumped at a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., and contains potentially hazardous contaminants including arsenic, lead and petroleum-related pollutants.

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Seeing Springsteen in DC gave me hope

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Trump Mail-Ballot Win: Federal Judge Deals Heavy Blow to Democratic Lawsuit

A federal judge in Washington has declined to block Donald Trump's executive order reshaping mail ballot delivery, ruling Democrats' challenge is premature while agencies have yet to enforce it.

International Business Times UK

Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes

The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow.

Euronews

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

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Chicago eatery earns top spot as 50 best restaurants in North America announced

Three-Michelin-starred Smyth in Chicago — led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — was named the top restaurant on the continent

The Independent UK

Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns

Asia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and regional stability. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East also feature prominently. Vietnam's leader opens the conference, followed by the US Defense Secretary. China's delegation is expected…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Mental Decline: 79-Year-Old POTUS Allegedly Repeating Same Stories Every 10 Minutes

Journalist Michael Wolff raises concerns about Donald Trump's mental and physical health, suggesting his presidency is strained by age, exhaustion, and governing style, sparking debate in Washington.

International Business Times UK

Importance of India is now: US envoy Sergio Gor highlights Pharma trust, Pax Silica partnership

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday placed pharmaceuticals and the Pax Silica technology partnership at the centre of the growing India-US strategic relationship, saying Washington views India as a trusted partner in securing critical supply chains and shaping future technologies.

The Economic Times

Trump Faces Fury Over Claims National Park Fees Were Diverted to Gold-Plated Statues in Washington

Reports suggest £49 million from National Park Service fees were used for Washington projects, sparking backlash over misuse of funds intended for conservation and maintenance amid economic challenges.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Rocked by Grindr's Secret Power Network With Elite Staffers and Lobbyists Flooding Private Events

Grindr has become a surprising fixture in Washington, hosting elite events attended by staffers and lobbyists, highlighting the contrast between public rhetoric and private behaviour in political circles.

International Business Times UK

Meet Shrey Parikh: 14-year-old Indian-origin Spelling Bee winner who spelled 32 words in 90 seconds

Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh has achieved what millions of young spellers dream of. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He defeated runner-up Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic spell-off finale. During the tie-breaker, Parikh…

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'Very close': JD Vance says US nears agreement on Strait of Hormuz, Iran nuclear setback

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is "very close" to achieving a broader strategic agreement in West Asia, asserting that recent US actions will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, weaken Iran's conventional military capabilities, and position the United States to significantly delay Tehran's nuclear programme.

The Guardian - US

Death toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses

Three more people remain missing and are presumed dead, after tank containing chemical mixture collapsed

France 24

Trump’s meeting on Iran peace deal has ended, White House official says

US President Donald Trump on Friday finished a meeting in the high-security White House Situation Room during which he said would make a "final determination" on an Iran peace deal, a White House official told AFP. The official did not say if the president had reached a decision. Read our…

The Independent UK

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her son so he could get medical attention has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in court documents

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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture

Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state

Bangkok Post

US, Iran agree deal but need Trump approval: sources

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal but it still needs President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.

The Economic Times

Gracie Abrams announces massive ‘The Look At My Life’ tour: Check full schedule and ticket details

Gracie Abrams has announced her expansive “The Look At My Life” Tour, a 64-date global arena run scheduled from December 2026 through May 2027. The tour will take the singer-songwriter across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including multiple-night performances in cities such as Los Angeles, Brooklyn, London,…

AAP

Victims of the Washington paper mill disaster included husbands and grandfathers

Authorities have resumed the painstaking search fr nine workers feared dead at a Washington state paper mill

France 24

US, Iran engage in tit-for-tat attacks

Iran and the US engaged in tit-for-tat clashes this Thursday. Tehran said it fired on an American army base in the region, while the US claimed it had struck Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. Later in the day, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to extend their…

AAP

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program

The Times of India

Gulf of suspicion: US and Iran said to be nearing deal even as missiles fly

Amidst escalating tensions and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the US and Iran are reportedly nearing a diplomatic breakthrough. A draft Memorandum of Understanding could extend a fragile ceasefire, opening a 60-day window for talks on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for economic relief.

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