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Disarming Mexican Cartels Is a 'Priority' for Trump, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson Says

The comments address a longstanding Mexican demand that Washington do more to curb the southbound flow of weapons

Latin Times · Aug 20

After weeks out of public view, Melania Trump returns with a new foster youth push

Melania Trump will announce new scholarships for foster youth. This initiative connects her motorsport interest with youth support programs. The announcement occurs at the White House before the Washington Grand Prix. Her office focuses on policy work with a smaller, dedicated team. This event highlights her distinct approach to the…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Mexico Faces Pressure to Match Canada's Tariff Relief in Talks With Trump Administration

The emerging U.S.-Canada deal would reduce tariffs on certain Canadian steel and aluminum products to 25% and lower tariffs on Canadian automobiles to 15%

Latin Times · Aug 20

ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain

ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.

Euronews · Aug 20

In 1905, doctors told a Seattle shipbuilder he had only months to live; he sold his business for $3.5 million, moved to an island, gave nearly 2,700 acres away and lived another 38 years

Robert Moran, Seattle's former mayor, made a monumental gift of thousands of acres for a state park. Following a serious illness, he relocated to Orcas Island, where he developed picturesque forest lands into a personal estate. His visionary donation led to the establishment of Washington's first state park, named Moran…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Kashmir remarks by US envoy to India anger Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has summoned Washington’s top envoy in Islamabad and “strongly condemned” remarks by the US ambassador to New Delhi calling disputed Kashmir “an important part of India”.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Trump’s Former Counterterrorism Chief Warns Against Iran Economic Measures, Citing Risk to US Troops—Backs Sanctions Relief to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump‘s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has warned against Washington’s threat to impose “crushing economic” measures against Iran, reiterating that the U.S. should provide sanctions relief to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: Report

The Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted this re-evaluation of regional security. Officials are considering repositioning forces further west to minimize exposure to strikes. This potential drawdown carries significant implications for Gulf partners who rely…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Trump’s devoted ‘human printer’ in media glare

WASHINGTON - She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump’s side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

WASHINGTON - The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20