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US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

Tennessee school board member charged after calling teenage girl ‘hot’

Keith Ervin, 59, was charged with assault after he told a student ‘God – you’re hot’ at a public meeting in April

The Guardian - US

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

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Trump threatens new Cuba crackdown as Rubio warns Havana: ‘We’re very serious’

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump hinted he could be the president who finally takes direct action against Havana after decades of failed threats from Washington

The Independent UK

Epstein Assistant Names Three New Abusers to Congress Panel—James Comer Confirms

A congressional hearing in Washington reveals new suspects in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse network, following testimony from his former assistant, Sarah Kellen, who provided crucial evidence and personal accounts.

International Business Times UK

US-Iran war: Pak Army chief Munir’s visit to Tehran postponed ‘again’

In an unexpected turn of events, General Asim Munir, the Chief of the Pakistan Army, will not be heading to Tehran as planned for peace talks. This delay stems from Iran's request for more time to reflect on a US proposal linked to nuclear concerns and wider regional tensions.

The Times of India

Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico

As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.

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Trump Ally Claims UFO Records Could Reveal Advanced 'Zero Energy' Technology

Congressman Tim Burchett claims government agencies are withholding UFO-related information, including potential 'zero energy' technology, sparking renewed debate on transparency and disclosure.

International Business Times UK

‘We are not for sale’: Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk

Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule.

Euronews

Iran condemns US sanctions on Iranian ambassador and other officials for 'undermining Lebanon's sovereignty'

Iran has strongly condemned new US sanctions targeting its ambassador-designate to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Rauf Sheibani, and other Iranian officials. Tehran labels Washington's move as illegal and unjustified, accusing the US of disregarding international law. The sanctions also include Hezbollah members and Lebanese security officials. Iran asserts these actions aim…

The Economic Times

US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screening

America is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule applies to those who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Passengers will undergo temperature checks and answer questions about their travel history. Contact tracing details will…

The Economic Times

What else does US have in store for India's foreign policy, asks Congress

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday expressed his frustration over the South Block's agenda being disseminated from Washington's podiums after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bypassed traditional diplomatic protocol, confirming the state visit of the Venezuelan President to India before a formal announcement could be issued by either capital.

The Economic Times

CENTCOM showcases war readiness as US-Iran talks intensify

Amid intense indirect discussion over a ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strike group of the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is maintaining peak readiness if it is called to action.

The Economic Times

Israel fears surprise Iranian attack amid ceasefire talks: Reports

Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries and Israel amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported, citing intelligence officials.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump administration reportedly preparing for fresh round of military strikes

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point

France 24

EU moves to widen sanctions on Iran over its Hormuz Strait blockade

The European Council on Friday said that it would move towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for curtailing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Deeming the blockade "contrary to international law", EU countries took technical measures enabling them to extend the scope of existing sanctions and target…

France 24

NATO ministers seek clarity after Trump’s ‘confusing’ about-face on US troops in Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked on his latest mission to a gathering of European foreign ministers in Sweden on Friday to assuage nervous US allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with NATO and uncertainty about an American troop draw down.

The Times of India

Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Bangkok Post

Trump's big arch approved by ally-controlled board

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - An arts commission stacked with allies of US President Donald Trump gave the greenlight on Thursday to designs for his massive triumphal arch, as several lawsuits seek to halt the project.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea hosts America’s biggest overseas military base – but what does its future look like under Trump?

Camp Humphreys is a vital expression of the alliance between Washington and Seoul, but the nature of the partnership is shifting

France 24

Rubio questions Cuba diplomatic path as Trump raises prospect of military action

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday renewed suggestions of possible military action against Cuba, a threat amplified by Washington's criminal charges a day earlier against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Trump said US presidents had long considered intervention and suggested he could be the…

France 24

Trump to deploy 5,000 US troops to Poland after earlier plan was canceled

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to cancel the deployment as Washington presses Europe to shoulder more of its own defence burden.

The Guardian - US

Designs for 250ft arch in Washington approved by panel of Trump appointees

Approval marks key step forward for project dubbed ‘Arc de Trump’, which will be near Arlington national cemetery

The Times of India

How Kamala Harris sank: Democrats admit 2024 went horribly wrong but have no roadmap for 2028

TOI correspondent from Washington: After months of secrecy, recrimination, leaks, and intra-party paranoia, the Democratic Party on Thursday released its long-awaited autopsy of the disastrous 2024 presidential campaign that resulted in Kamala Harris losing the election to Donald Trump, turning the post mortem into another debacle.

The Guardian - UK

Diplomat who abruptly left Washington embassy was honoured by the king

Charles conferred LVO after his US visit on James Roscoe, who had been standing in for Peter Mandelson

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