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Iran-U. S War: Washington, Tehran interim deal stalled over $6 billion to $12 billion of frozen funds? Read shocking report

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said a deal is close, while also threatening to intensify bombing.

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Are the latest strikes between Trump and Iran the prelude to all-out war - or just the new normal?

IN FOCUS: Tehran has said that the latest round of US strikes has left the ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’, but Washington maintains that diplomacy is continuing. Experts tell Alex Croft that the chances of a terrible miscalculation are increasing

The Independent UK · Jun 11

WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup as US pushes for travel restrictions

As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal.

Euronews · Jun 11

'Netanyahu has gotten things wrong': JD Vance admits differences with Israel amid Iran war

Amid the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, US vice president JD Vance has said that the United States and Israel are not always aligned, underscoring that Washington will prioritise its own interests when differences arise.

The Times of India · Jun 11

‘I love the inflation’: Backlash greets latest Trump comment

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11

Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch

A new report by the National Park Service says construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years

The Independent UK · Jun 10

'Children are dying,' Cuba says as US blockade hampers delivery of UN aid

The blockade, coupled with expanded US sanctions that punish companies doing business with the Cuban state, has intensified the worst economic and energy crisis on the island in over a generation.

Euronews · Jun 10

Washington Mom Plots Against Her HOA After They Tried to Stop Her From Building Her Kids’ Backyard Playset. The Funniest Thing Ever Happened Next.

Living in a gated community with a homeowner’s association (HOA) comes with its set of challenges. For some home buyers, they make the deliberate choice to steer clear from neighborhoods with HOAs because of the trouble that could transpire from having one. D.I. Riley (@d.i.riley), who’s from Washington, told TikTok…

The Mary Sue · Jun 10

Trump team unveils aggressive timeline to build his DC arch with construction happening 20 hours a day

President Donald Trump’s latest monument in Washington would need crews working every day in two 10-hour shifts if it is to be erected within three years, National Park Service plans reveal

The Independent UK · Jun 10

How does the Iran war end? US and Israeli leaders at odds over priorities

After weeks of US President Donald Trump insisting that a deal with Iran is just around the corner, violence has flared up again. Part of the challenge for Trump is that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu no longer have the same priorities. Washington wants an out from a…

France 24 · Jun 10