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Trump’s oversized arch plan gets a reality check

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is getting another review from the federal agency whose approval he needs to build it

The Independent UK

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., said she had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets minimum standards of fairness and reasonableness, or instead "makes a mockery of judicial power," and questioned whether the Trump administration let the world's richest person off too easily.

The Economic Times

Trump invokes 'retribution' to justify US strikes on Iran; warns Tehran 'much worse' yet to come

President Trump defended recent US military strikes against Iran. These actions were a direct response to Iran's reported bombing of commercial ships. He warned Tehran of significantly harsher consequences for any future attacks. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the conflict near the Strait of Hormuz. This follows indications…

The Economic Times

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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

US President Trump faces challenges exiting the Iran war after renewed attacks. A faltering ceasefire highlights difficulties in forging a comprehensive peace deal. Escalation risks full-scale war, while backing down empowers Iran's leverage. Analysts believe Trump is in a difficult position with few gains. The situation suggests managed instability with…

The Economic Times

Trump initiates removal of Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and…

France 24

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

A federal trial is scheduled to start in February for a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington on the eve of Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

'Will hit even deeper': Trump warns Iran as Tehran vows 'no American soldier will return alive'

US President Donald Trump said the United States will "probably" carry out more strikes on Iran later Wednesday, warning Washington was prepared to hit even deeper and could take over Kharg Island if needed.

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From Sleepy Joe to Dozy Don: Trump converts Japan and morphs Zelensky to Putin

The TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA boss Donald Trump, who built an entire political brand around ridiculing rivals as mentally unfit, sleepy, or low-energy, is finding himself at the center of increasingly uncomfortable questions about his own verbal stumbles and bloopers that critics say indicates a steady cognitive decline.

The Times of India

Senior Official Clashes With Trump Admin Over Blocking Machado's Return to Quake-Stricken Venezuela

Reports reveal internal clashes within the State Department over Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's post-earthquake travel plans, sparking confusion among foreign officials.

Latin Times

Khris Middleton Headed to Wizards in Shocking 6-Team Megatrade: Full Details of D'Angelo Russell, John Collins Moves

Khris Middleton rejoins the Washington Wizards through a six-team trade, highlighting a complex NBA transaction involving multiple player moves and strategic roster adjustments.

International Business Times UK

Iran ceasefire was always going to break – here’s why

Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle East. The peace agreement Donald Trump signed at the palace of Versailles in France on June 18 – which he hailed as Iran’s “unconditional surrender” – is now, in the…

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oil Surges 6% After Iranian Forces Attack Three Tankers, Prompting US Retaliation

Oil prices surged over 6% following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. stocks to retreat amid fears of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Rumoured UFO Speech Confirms 'Non-Human Origin' of Recovered Entities: Is 'Soft Disclosure' Imminent?

A British ufologist claims Donald Trump has a prepared UFO speech confirming the 'non-human origin' of recovered entities, fuelling fresh talk of imminent 'soft disclosure'.

International Business Times UK

US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz, military says

Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf.

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The Guardian - US

Democrats look to key Senate race to define party – but ‘fed-up’ Michigan voters just want change

Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contest

The Guardian - US

The Hill is capitalizing on reader interest in the second Trump administration

The Washington-based publication is announcing plans for a new digital subscription product called the Hill Insider

The Times of India

The war that won't end: Why Iran ceasefire was always destined to fail

The memorandum of understanding intended to end America’s war with Iran is now, in President Donald Trump’s own words, “over.”

The Times of India

Desi doctor who drove his family off a cliff in California walks free after therapy

TOI correspondent from Washington: For years, Dharmesh Patel seemed to embody the American dream. The 45-year-old radiologist lived with his wife and two young children in a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena, California. Colleagues described him as a respected physician, while neighbours remembered him as a thoughtful man who brought poinsettias…

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The Times of India

US calls off meeting with Israel's Netanyahu on possible F-35 sale to Turkey: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was set to focus on the proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. This shift in Washington's defense strategy regarding Ankara has raised alarms in Israel, especially since Netanyahu has voiced…

The Times of India

Iran deal over, trade cut with Spain, Greenland row back: Trump sets tense tone at Nato summit

The Nato summit was already shaping up to be less about military strategy than managing one man. According to reports, European allies arrived in Ankara determined to avoid a spat with US President Donald Trump, with European leaders focusing on demonstrating higher defence spending and stronger military commitments rather than…

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Washington woman confronts her landlord moving a stranger into her son’s bedroom. She’s still on the lease: ‘When did you communicate’

She fought for her rights to the bitter end.

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97% of Trump-endorsed candidates won primaries this election cycle

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Euronews

Trump attacks Spain calling it a 'wasted cause' and orders trade to stop

The US president had already threatened in March to take economic reprisals against Spain after Moncloa blocked the use of the Rota and Morón bases for Washington’s bombing campaign against Iran.

The Times of India

US charges puts gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar at centre of transnational murder, stops short of accusing India

TOI correspondent from Washington: US federal prosecutors have charged jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close associate Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, with ordering the assassination of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, but neither the indictment nor US officials accused the Government of India or any Indian…

The Economic Times

Truce over? Trump reveals why he ended the ceasefire with Iran

US President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. These actions followed Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh uncertainty now surrounds planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Global energy markets reacted…

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