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Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

TEHRAN - Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan.

Bangkok Post

'It was weird': de Minaur beats Hewitt in Aussie tussle

World No.6 Alex de Minaur has put the brakes on Cruz Hewitt's rapid rise to keep his title defence alive in Washington and race into the quarter-finals.

AAP

Big bets, bigger risks: Why US oil majors are holding back in Venezuela

US oil companies and Venezuela's government face stalled negotiations over key oil assets. Companies seek fiscal guarantees and access to attractive fields, which remains unresolved. Washington encouraged investment to boost crude output amid global supply concerns. Legal uncertainty and past nationalizations deter major companies from new capital. Smaller producers are…

The Economic Times

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US-Iran conflict spreads as new fronts open

One war, many nations — and no exit in sight

The Times of India

ICE Reportedly Moves to Shield 5,500 Detention Beds From State Health and Safety Oversight

ICE's draft contracts propose placing thousands of detention beds beyond state oversight, potentially igniting legal battles in four states.

International Business Times UK

The U.S. Followed Through On Its Threat To Strike Iran. Tehran Is Now Vowing To 'Punish' Washington

Tehran has vowed to "punish" the U.S. after the country conducted what it described as a "heavy wave of strikes" as hostilities resume yet again.

International Business Times

Some Counties Cannot Afford to Track Mosquitoes, and the CDC Says Its Own Counts Are Incomplete

The CDC says West Nile underreporting is inherent, and Washington monitors mosquitoes in only a few counties due to a lack of resources.

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Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence

Gulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's perceived limits of power in the escalating regional conflict. China's role as a major trading partner presents both opportunities and sensitivities for Beijing. Beijing is cautiously engaging in diplomacy to…

The Economic Times

Two meetings and a funeral: diplomacy on the sidelines of Lindsey Graham’s memorial service

Summit meetings on the fringes of funerals, diplomacy after death as the British political scientist Geoff Berridge put it, have a long and useful tradition. Not only can such working funerals force a meeting at a time that would not otherwise have happened, but they can remind those assembled of…

The Conversation

'Dumb and Dumber': Trump Mocked Over 'Disgusting' Tic Tac Stunt at Lindsey Graham's Funeral Service

Donald Trump is facing a wave of criticism after footage showed him fumbling a Tic Tac while sitting beside JD Vance at Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington.

International Business Times UK

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Vows US Will Be 'Punished Today' Following Overnight Strikes

The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard warning of retaliation.

International Business Times UK

China Is Quietly Building a Space Empire — and a Former Trump Official Warns It Could Threaten US Dominance

While the U.S. and China compete fiercely across multiple sectors, commercial space has been a sector that has seen Washington maintain an edge over Beijing. However, analysts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies warn that China’s commercial space industry boom could change that.

Benzinga

Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November

Despite sending more Republicans to Congress than any other state, Texas has elected only five GOP women to the U.S. House in its history. Redistricting and retirements could change things.

The Texas Tribune

A Washington fisherman was arrested over 50 times for fishing on his ancestral river; his struggle made tribes legal co-managers and protectors of salmon

Billy Frank Jr. fought for Native American fishing rights after his arrest in 1945. Organized fish-ins and protests drew thousands of supporters and celebrity attention. A federal judge ruled in 1974 that tribes were entitled to half the salmon catch. This decision established tribes as co-managers of salmon resources with…

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Benzinga

Top Economist Warns China’s Rare-Earth ‘Chokehold’ Could Force Trump to Go Easy on Tariffs Before Meeting Xi in September

Economist Steve Hanke believes China’s dominance of rare-earth processing and permanent magnets will deter President Donald Trump from escalating tariffs before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visits the United States in September.

The Economic Times

Iran vows to 'punish the aggressor today' after US strikes IRGC targets, says state media

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning, promising retribution for what they term aggressive actions following intense US military strikes on IRGC bases. These strikes were executed in retaliation for an attempted ballistic missile attack from Iran. US Central Command confirmed that the operations were directed at significant military…

The Economic Times

Pilotless warplane with F-35 powers to boost Israel's war plans

Israel plans a pilotless warplane similar to the F-35 stealth fighter. This initiative stems from reduced US defense aid and growing political isolation. The country seeks independent military production as support in Washington erodes. Past arms embargoes have previously spurred Israel's domestic defense manufacturing. Future US weapons sales face potential…

The Times of India

Is Pakistan facilitating Chinese missile shipments to Iran? Islamabad responds

Pakistan's military has strongly denied reports of facilitating Chinese weapons transit to Iran. These claims emerged amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The Pakistani army dismissed all such speculations as baseless and untrue. This situation highlights Pakistan's careful balancing act between China and Washington. The denial comes…

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Euronews

US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche''s attorney general nomination demanding clarity on Trump's IRS lawsuit

The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.

The Economic Times

The last journey of Lindsey Graham, from Washington to the state he loved

South Carolina bid farewell to Senator Lindsey Graham in a final service. Friends and colleagues remembered his dedication to the state and his work ethic. Graham was eulogized as a dealmaker and a man who cared deeply for people. His funeral included a horse-drawn caisson and a military jet flyover.…

Latin Times

What Keiko Fujimori Actually Promised Peru: A Wage Hike and Iron Fist on Security

Peru's new president promises higher wages and an iron-fist crackdown on crime — fact-checked against the numbers her speech skipped.

The Economic Times

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

US President Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles Airport. The project will replace concourses and add a large parking garage. This overhaul aims to transform the airport into one of the world's best facilities. The plan includes 5 million square feet of new or renovated…

Fortune

More than 1,200 AI workers are asking for Washington’s help to build an AI slowdown plan

The statement, signed by senior executives at competing companies, calls on the government to help build the tools needed to pace frontier AI development.

The Independent UK

Trump unveils $22 billion renovation plan to make over the country’s ‘worst airport’

The project's financing will come from the airport authority and the airlines operating at Dulles, according to a White House official

The Guardian - US

Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport

Planned overhaul forms part of president’s broader pattern of directing changes in Washington after arch and ballroom

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