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35 nations, including India, sign statement on AI opportunity at Pax Silica Summit in US

At the second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington on Thursday, 35 nations signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, aligning behind a pro-growth, pro-innovation regulatory approach for the AI era, said Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs.

The Economic Times

US wants Iran deal but 'not at any price', Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington would not accept any Iran deal allowing Tehran to impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would cause "total chaos". His remarks came after an attack on a vessel forced the United Nations to suspend mariner…

France 24

Divorce, Italian style: Is Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together?

Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the now departing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office, or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald…

France 24

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US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'

MANAMA - Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said Thursday that there were limits to what Washington would accept in any deal with Iran, warning that permitting Tehran to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to "total chaos".

Bangkok Post

Discount diplomacy: Usha Vance's $8.75 maternity dress delivers a priceless message

TOI correspondent from Washington: In a city where political leanings are routinely gleaned from coffee orders and canine ownership, America has now arrived at the logical next frontier of cultural analysis: the symbolism of an $8.75 maternity dress from Old Navy, a family-oriented retailer which is said to have democratized…

The Times of India

One U.S. college is fixing tuition at just 10% of parental income: 'We’re not hiding the cost of college behind secret formulas'

At Whitman College, a private college in Walla Walla, Washington, what your parents earn each year will set the cost of your degree.

Fortune

Kash Patel's girlfriend says it's an honor to sing national anthem at Freedom250, she is not taking payment

FBI director Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins once again came out in her own defense and announced that she did not take any payment for singing the national anthem at the Freedom250 fair. The 16-day event ahead of the country's 250th Independence Day on July 4 was kicked off on…

The Times of India

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Israel says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed

Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engaged in US-mediated talks in Washington. "We will not withdraw our forces from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, are not disarmed and are not demilitarised,"…

The Economic Times

The flaws at the heart of Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal

The world sighed in relief when Donald Trump agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to finally end the conflict with Iran on June 17. But there is now a palpable feeling that hostilities are far from over. The agreement between Washington and Tehran, signed at Versailles on June 18,…

The Conversation

US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order

A federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, citing unlawful interference with state election administration. The order, which aimed to tighten rules and involved the Postal Service and Justice Department, was challenged by Democratic-led states. They argued it would create chaos and disenfranchise voters…

The Economic Times

Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty

The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competition. The move risks angering Washington as Brussels pushes the European tech sovereignty agenda.

Euronews

The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

The latest U.S. military conflict with Iran appears to be over.

The Conversation

Washington’s Quantum Push Puts IBM and IonQ on the Throne

Strategic federal moves to take direct equity stakes in public quantum developers cement high-performance computing as an urgent national security priority.

MarketBeat

'Nonhuman Biological Specimens': Bipartisan UFO Forum Set To Expose Pentagon's Secret Contractor Loophole

A forum in Washington will address claims of Pentagon secrecy regarding UFOs, featuring lawmakers and experts, and the controversial 'nonhuman biological specimens' allegation.

International Business Times UK

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"We have nothing to do with this." That new Fugazi x Vans trainers collection that's all over social media has no connection whatsoever with the legendary Washington DC hardcore band

You are not what you own, remember?

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route

The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait

Bangkok Post

Trump opens US 250th birthday party with rally-style speech

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump opened 16 days of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary Wednesday with a rally-style speech — turning a national commemoration into a highly politicised showcase for his second-term agenda.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trumpwill be on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday seeking to deliver a campaign-style rally that gets Americans excited about his presidency and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations

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The Economic Times

White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes amid significant political opposition to further military action. The supplemental spending request also includes substantial funds for American farmers, the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and infrastructure projects in…

Bangkok Post

Trump seeks $88bn in extra funding, mostly for Iran war

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price.

France 24

Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday to assure Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. Earlier, President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress…

France 24

US in a 'panic' at prospect of Gulf states going it alone, analyst says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the newsletter…

Bangkok Post

Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visit

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing bill signing ceremony and clashing behind closed doors with a party rebel who challenged him over the Iran war.

France 24

Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim

A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland has fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s prime minister, after users claimed the video showed him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan's prime minister. The Qatari PM, though, dismissed…

The Guardian - US

Trump under pressure to back up claim of sabotage at reflecting pool

President’s promise of photo and video evidence of vandalism at Washington landmark yet to be fulfilled

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