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'Make a public statement or ...': US presses Iran to guarantee Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Washington is pressuring Tehran for a public statement ensuring Strait of Hormuz shipping safety. United States officials warned of negative consequences if Iran refuses this demand. Iran has attributed recent shipping incidents to an errant system part. President Trump declared a six-day ceasefire over due to alleged violations. Fifteen ships…

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Trump’s ghost town Great American State Fair goes out much like it came in - with a whimper

President Donald Trump declared that ‘everybody’ has been ‘loving’ the Great American State Fair, but some attendees said they weren’t too impressed by the offerings

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Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump

The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skills, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Trump Reportedly Targeted in New Iranian Assassination Plot Flagged by Israeli Intelligence

Israel has warned the US of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, amid rising tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.

International Business Times UK

'Iran wants talks but ceasefire over,' says Trump as Tehran begins restoring nuclear plant operations

US president Donald Trump said the United States has agreed to continue talks with Iran after the Islamic Republic requested them, but asserted that Washington has made it clear the ceasefire is over.

The Times of India

'Zionist regime will not be safe': Iran warns US, Israel vows retaliation for attacks

Iran has said that it will respond to any attack on its infrastructure, including by striking Israel. The statement was made by the head of Iran’s top security body on Friday, as Tehran and Washington exchanged significant blows this week.

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Trump fires US election commission, raising suspicion of rigging

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that has sent shock waves through the US and triggered suspicions among critics that US President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to rig the November midterm elections, the White House has dismantled a bipartisan federal agency that helps America's sprawling and…

The Times of India

The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle

Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation.

The Conversation

Iran will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked: Security official

Iran's security chief warned of retaliation against Israel for infrastructure attacks. Renewed fighting between Iran and the United States escalated this week. US forces conducted extensive strikes targeting numerous military sites. Iran accused Washington of also hitting civilian infrastructure and reported casualties. Israel stated its readiness to resume military action…

The Economic Times

Trump Team Claims 116-Year-Old DC Law 'Does Not Apply to the United States' to Force Through 250-Foot 'Triumphal Arch'

The Trump administration seeks to bypass Washington's building height law for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington, challenging longstanding federal construction rules.

International Business Times UK

How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

France 24

AI Companies Are Spending Millions To Shape Elections. Now The Biggest Fight Is Over Who Writes The Rules For AI.

Washington is facing growing pressure to establish nationwide AI rules amid rising concerns over national security, misinformation, and the technology's rapid adoption.

International Business Times

How a secret CIA operation in 1953 set the stage for decades of tension between Iran and United States

US-Iran hostility stems from a 1953 CIA-backed coup which removed Prime Minister Mossadegh. Britain's oil dispute with Iran triggered the crisis and led to economic pressure. The Shah's rule, supported by the US, fostered growing opposition and anger. This historical distrust fueled the 1979 revolution and subsequent US embassy hostage…

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Newlywed Indian Man Accused of Killing Wife, Sending Photo of Her Body to Girlfriend

The investigation of Indian software engineer Avinash Narne, accused of killing wife Rajitha Sabbineni in Bellevue, Washington. Uncover alleged infidelity, deception, and cover-up.

International Business Times UK

75% of Americans Think Billionaires Hold Too Much Political Power: Bernie Sanders Says 'We're Taking Them On'

A recent survey shows 75% of Americans believe billionaires and corporations hold too much power in Washington, prompting Bernie Sanders to renew his critique of wealth concentration and economic inequality.

The Times of India

US secretary Rubio invites India, 60 nations to summit on 'far-left terrorism'

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has invited senior ministers from more than 60 countries, including India, to a meeting next week focused on what the Trump administration describes as the "resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism", according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.

The Economic Times

India should resist early concessions in US trade talks: SBI report

India should remain patient and avoid making early concessions in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, as Washington's current negotiating style relies heavily on strategic uncertainty and issue-linking to maximise leverage, according to an SBI Ecowrap research report released on Friday.

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The Independent UK

West Coast clams are coming down with cancer

Pollution and climate change-driven heat are worsening the outbreak

Euronews

'Technical aspects' must be agreed for Patriots production in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

US President Donald Trump said Washington would give Kyiv "the right to make Patriots," the long range air defence missiles Kyiv has repeatedly requested to protect its cities and energy grid from Russian strikes.

Euronews

OPCW reinstates Syria’s voting rights, citing 'significant change in circumstances'

In 2013, Syria agreed to join the OPCW and disclose and hand over its toxic stockpile under Russian and US pressure and to avert the threat of air strikes by Washington and its allies.

The Times of India

One Walmart heiress owns a $300 million superyacht, while her billionaire sister owns a Texas ranch 13 times the size of Washington DC, where helicopters herd cattle

Walmart heiresses Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie are icons of immense wealth, each showcasing their lifestyle choices through extravagant assets. While Ann is the proud owner of the sprawling Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest in the U.S., Nancy indulges in her luxurious $300 million superyacht, Kaos, which…

Reason

Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck.

A new GAO report attributes the delays to onerous regulations and poor coordination among government agencies.

The Times of India

Dems lose Maine attraction; scandal scarred candidate quits Senate race

The TOI correspondent from Washington: The abrupt collapse of Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has thrown one of America's most closely watched midterm contests into turmoil and revived a recurring question in US politics: how much do allegations of sexual misconduct still matter to voters?

The Independent UK

Ukraine says Patriot missile production will take months as war with Russia rages

Ukrainian officials say that establishing Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities will take many months, with an adviser to the defense minister suggesting a year or more for interceptor missiles, primarily due to lengthy production cycles for subcontracted components. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday at a meeting with…

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