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The Guardian - US · Apr 16

Trump is sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East as Iran standoff deepens - REPORT

The Trump administration is sending roughly 10,000 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, a major military reinforcement that signals Washington is preparing for a deeper and potentially longer confrontation with Iran even as President Donald Trump insists the crisis could end soon.

Latin Times · Apr 15

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Casinos, Human Rights Leader Over Alleged Cartel Ties

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against two casinos and three people due to alleged ties to Cartel del Noreste (CDN), a Mexican drug trafficking syndicate the Trump administration has designated as a terrorist organization.

International Business Times · Apr 15

Pakistani Officials Reportedly Working To Arrange New Round Of Negotiations Between Iran And The U.S.

Pakistani officials are working to arrange a new round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran before the ceasefire expires next week.

International Business Times · Apr 14

Iran Reportedly Considering Refraining From Sending Some Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Due To Trump's Blockade

Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing President Donald Trump's blockade, now entering its second day, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 14

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Pressing Trump Admin To Drop Blockade On Strait Of Hormuz As It Could Disrupt Other Shipping Lanes

Saudi Arabia is pressing the Trump administration to drop the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, now entering its second day, fearing it could lead to the disruption of other shipping routes, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 14

Trump has turned Title X upside down: from a contraception program into a pronatalist machine

First the administration sought to defund Title X. Now it’s reimagining what it stands for

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

'We Are Not Politicians': Pope Leo Responds to Trump's Attacks After He Is Called 'Terrible for Foreign Policy'

Pope Leo responded to Donald Trump's attacks by saying he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration and reaffirming that the Church is not political.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

Cuban President Says Country Will Fight Back If U.S. Attacks The Island: 'If We Need To Die, We'll Die'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that Havana will fight back against Washington should the Trump administration launch an invasion of the island.

International Business Times · Apr 13

Five killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific

The Trump administration began its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America in early September

The Independent UK · Apr 13