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Trump’s face should be left off new passports, Dems say in letter to Marco Rubio

The president and his supporters have shown a zeal for plastering Trump’s face across official documents and Washington landmarks

The Independent UK

Cuba Responds to Raúl Castro Indictment by Planning Nationwide Celebration for His 95th Birthday

Cuba responded defiantly Wednesday to the historic U.S. indictment against Raúl Castro by announcing a nationwide celebration for the former Cuban leader's upcoming 95th birthday and denouncing the charges as an "illegitimate and illegal" political attack.

Latin Times

Will Raúl Castro’s indictment over 1996 shooting down of civilian planes push US and Cuba closer to war?

Raúl Castro’s indictment by US over the 1996 shooting down of civilian planes has raised tensions between Washington and Havana, with some analysts warning the move could push the two Cold War rivals closer to open conflict.

The Times of India

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot down exile planes. The US is increasing pressure on Cuba's government. A ceremony in Miami honors victims of the 1996 event. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…

The Economic Times

Judge rules that Trump cannot ignore Presidential Records Act

A Washington federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot ignore the Presidential Records Act, and held that the law is likely constitutional. The order, from Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, directed White House staff to comply with the…

Roll Call

How Trump divided US companies – and handed Europeans an opening

Trump's aggressive push for US corporate interests in Europe is dividing American businesses and accelerating the EU's drive to cut off external dependencies, giving European companies a rare shot at markets long dominated by US giants.

Euronews

Can Europe secure its own future in a world of great power politics?

As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US.

Euronews

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Rubio offers Cubans ‘a new path’

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a “new path” in a special video address Wednesday hours before Washington was expected to criminally indict the island’s former leader Raul Castro.

Bangkok Post

Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site

Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it “one of the most beautiful buildings” ever built in the United States.

Euronews

The definitive guide to trade wars just dropped. Its authors have one message for Washington: Study your enemy

Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown spent years podcasting about trade before this book. They think the U.S. needs to get comfortable with unAmerican economics.

Fortune

Who is James Roscoe? Britain’s Deputy Ambassador to US abruptly leaves post in Washington

James Roscoe, one of Britain’s most senior diplomats in the United States, has stepped down from his position as deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in the US capital.

The Times of India

After over a year of tit-for-tat, the US and China could slash sky-high tariffs

After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but analysts warn the impact on growth may be limited.

Euronews

Thomas Massie Turns His Republican Primary Loss in Kentucky Into A Warning Over The Epstein Files

Rep. Thomas Massie is leaving Congress the same way he spent much of his final term, forcing Washington to look again at the Jeffrey Epstein files. Hours after the Kentucky Republican lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, Massie concesion speach included him touting the six-month anniversary of the…

Latin Times

Milken-Harris Poll: 80% of Americans want AI workforce programs now — and Washington hasn't delivered

Our poll finds workers and business leaders agree: the U.S. needs a coordinated national response, even a new social safety net, for AI job disruption.

Fortune

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The Texas Tribune

Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower

The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington abruptly leaves post

James Roscoe had served as deputy ambassador to US since 2022 and stood in after Peter Mandelson’s departure

The Independent UK

Deputy British ambassador in Washington abruptly leaves post without explanation

James Roscoe stood in as interim ambassador after Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked but has now departed amid claims he was being investigated for leaking

The Economic Times

Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?

Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals. - In a bid to challenge China's dominance over the rare earth market, Washington is actively encouraging exploration in Brazil.

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France 24

Iran examines new US proposal as Trump says talks are in 'final stages'

Iran on Wednesday said it was examining a new US proposal, transmitted by mediator Pakistan, to end the war in the Middle East even as the two sides continued to trade threats over resuming attacks. Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations were in their “final…

France 24

Pentagon says it reduced US troop brigades in Europe from four to three

The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was cutting the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to those seen in 2021 as Washington presses European allies to assume greater responsibility for regional defence. The move will temporarily delay the deployment of…

Bangkok Post

Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration.

France 24

Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say

Some 175 militants belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group were killed in joint Nigerian-US strikes in Nigeria's northeast in recent days, both militaries said Tuesday. Washington sent troops to the West African nation in February as armed groups stepped up their attacks on communities across the country.

Bangkok Post

Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal.

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JD Vance tells a Kansas City crowd to vote against himself: ‘Vote against the crazy leadership in Washington’

Couldn’t have said it any better.

Bangkok Post

Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project that critics say flies in the face of voter anger over the cost of living.

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