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US seeking TNT in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells: Report

Procurement could court controversy because export rules ban Japanese companies from selling lethal weaponry overseas.

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US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal

WASHINGTON: United States senators voted to suspend the federal debt limit Thursday, capping weeks of fraught negotiations to eliminate the threat of a disastrous credit default just four days ahead of the deadline set by the Treasury.

Bangkok Post

US cuts data sharing with Russia under New START nuclear deal

US says withholding information is retaliatory measure for Moscow’s suspension of New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

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Exclusive-U.S. seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells - sources

The United States is seeking to secure supplies of TNT in Japan for 155mm artillery shells, as Washington rushes weapons and ammunition to Ukraine for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

Top speller in English to be crowned at Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to crown a champion, with 11 finalists gathering in a convention center ballroom outside Washington to demonstrate their mastery of Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged dictionary

The Independent UK

Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building

A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February

The Independent UK

US supreme court ruling makes it easier for companies to sue striking workers

Ketanji Brown Jackson is sole dissenter as court sides with Washington state concrete firm in ruling seen as blow to unions

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Debt ceiling: Senate races to wrap up Biden-McCarthy deal before default deadline

Fast action is vital if Washington is to meet next Monday’s deadline when Treasury has said the U.S. will start running short of cash to pay its bills, risking a devastating default.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oath Keeper who guarded Roger Stone before Jan. 6 attack gets more than 4 years in prison

A member of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group who was part of a security detail for former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone before storming the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to more than four years in prison

The Independent UK

US imposes first sanctions over Sudan conflict

Washington targets firms linked to Sudanese military and RSF group, pledging to be on ‘side of civilians’ in conflict.

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US sanctions Iranian operatives accused of overseas assassination plots

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on members and affiliates of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard and its external operations arm whom Washington accused of participating in terrorist plots targeting former U.S. government officials, dual U.S. and Iranian nationals and Iranian dissidents.

Reuters

US jobless claims tick up, still show strong labor demand

WASHINGTON: Applications for US unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a level that’s still consistent with resilient demand for labor.

The Times of India

Supreme Court sides with concrete company in union case - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a Washington concrete company’s state court lawsuit over alleged damages from a drivers’ strike.

Roll Call

Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal - Roll Call

Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of Congress, but there were some surprising “no” votes.

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China criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan

China’s government has criticized the United States' plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan, calling on Washington to stop official contact with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

Reuters

US imposes sanctions on companies tied to Sudan forces as fighting rages

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on companies it accused of fuelling the conflict in Sudan, stepping up pressure on the army and a rival paramilitary force to stop fighting raging in Khartoum and other regions.

The Independent UK

US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is stressing the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities

The Independent UK

China and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline

China and Singapore have laid the groundwork for a hotline between the two countries that would establish a high-level communications link between Beijing and a close American partner in Asia at a time when Chinese tensions with Washington are high and dialogue has stalled

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan, US to sign trade deal

TAIPEI: The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island.

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WATCH: Clinton Portis, Ray Brown speak to Commanders at OTAS

The pair spoke to the team Wednesday.

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Watch Foo Fighters open new club venue with special guest and fiery Bad Brains cover

After Dave Grohl spoke at the opening ceremony, Foo Fighters played the first show at new Washington D.C venue The Atlantis

France 24

US House passes bipartisan bill to raise debt ceiling, avoid default

Lawmakers agreed on a bill that looks to avoid a catastrophic default of the United States. The text will now go to the Senate for approval.

Bangkok Post

Once hostile, NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs

WASHINGTON - The truth is out there -- but we're going to need to look harder.

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States With Low and No Capital Gains Tax in 2026

Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.

Al Jazeera

UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition

Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations.

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