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Pakistan hires US lobbying firm to advance strategic interests in Washington amid Iran war diplomacy push

Pakistan has hired a US lobbying firm, Ervin Graves Strategy Group, for a two-year contract worth $50,000 monthly. The firm will advocate for Pakistan's diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests in Washington, engaging with Congress, the executive branch, and policy institutions. This initiative aims to bolster Pakistan's standing as a US…

The Times of India

Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup

SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ‌Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.

Bangkok Post

US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partner

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace between India and Pakistan. Hegseth also emphasized India's crucial role as a partner in Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. He noted India's growing military and industrial capabilities.

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Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship running Hormuz blockade while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for the third time'

The Independent UK

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

Bangkok Post

Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the…

France 24

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

The Independent UK

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How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

The Independent UK

'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy Pigott

The US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independent and not competitive. Defense cooperation with India is growing across all domains. This historic partnership focuses on ambitious agendas, including critical minerals and a free Indo-Pacific. Cooperation also targets combating narcotics…

The Economic Times

Crews recover another worker after Washington chemical tank collapse as details about victims emerge

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

The Independent UK

Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported and are flying back to Africa, her lawyers said Friday

The Independent UK

Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal

It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections…

France 24

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress

The Guardian - US

María Corina Machado Eyes Return to Venezuela — But the Road Home Runs Through Washington

Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela before the end of 2026 and run for president again — but a tangle of obstacles, from U.S. diplomatic sequencing to Chavista loyalists still in power and hundreds of political prisoners still behind bars, stands between her…

Latin Times

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Roll Call

Judge blocks moves to add Trump to Kennedy Center name

A federal judge in Washington on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s moves to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and close the center for two years — and gave two weeks for removal of the changed signage on the building’s façade. The opinion and order came in a…

Latin Times

Is Trump's White House Ballroom Project Poisoning Washington? Preservationists Sound the Alarm in New Court Filing

The Trump administration is facing fresh allegations in federal court after preservation advocates claimed that debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing was dumped at a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., and contains potentially hazardous contaminants including arsenic, lead and petroleum-related pollutants.

Salon

Seeing Springsteen in DC gave me hope

The Boss took Washington back to a time when dissent mattered

International Business Times UK

Trump Mail-Ballot Win: Federal Judge Deals Heavy Blow to Democratic Lawsuit

A federal judge in Washington has declined to block Donald Trump's executive order reshaping mail ballot delivery, ruling Democrats' challenge is premature while agencies have yet to enforce it.

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Euronews

Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes

The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow.

Bangkok Post

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

The Independent UK

Chicago eatery earns top spot as 50 best restaurants in North America announced

Three-Michelin-starred Smyth in Chicago — led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — was named the top restaurant on the continent

The Economic Times

Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns

Asia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and regional stability. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East also feature prominently. Vietnam's leader opens the conference, followed by the US Defense Secretary. China's delegation is expected…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Mental Decline: 79-Year-Old POTUS Allegedly Repeating Same Stories Every 10 Minutes

Journalist Michael Wolff raises concerns about Donald Trump's mental and physical health, suggesting his presidency is strained by age, exhaustion, and governing style, sparking debate in Washington.

The Economic Times

Importance of India is now: US envoy Sergio Gor highlights Pharma trust, Pax Silica partnership

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday placed pharmaceuticals and the Pax Silica technology partnership at the centre of the growing India-US strategic relationship, saying Washington views India as a trusted partner in securing critical supply chains and shaping future technologies.

International Business Times UK

Trump Faces Fury Over Claims National Park Fees Were Diverted to Gold-Plated Statues in Washington

Reports suggest £49 million from National Park Service fees were used for Washington projects, sparking backlash over misuse of funds intended for conservation and maintenance amid economic challenges.

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