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US judge nixes Donald Trump's $100k H-1B fee

A US judge has blocked President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unauthorized tax. The ruling, a significant setback for the administration's immigration restrictions, found the fee exceeded congressional authority. This decision offers relief to employers and foreign professionals, particularly in India's tech sector, who faced prohibitive costs.

The Times of India

Trump Says Both Sides Want Ceasefire as Iran Announces End of Military Operation Against Israel

US President Donald Trump says both Israel and Iran seek an immediate ceasefire as Iran announces end to military operations against Israel following first post-April truce missile exchanges.

International Business Times UK

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

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Iran and Israel pause strikes after desperate Trump plea – but vow to resume attacks if ceasefire breached

The shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel was just about holding after Donald Trump intervened in the latest tit-for-tat strikes, but both sides pledged to resume hostilities if there was any further breach of the deal

The Independent UK

PIO Nithya Raman surges into LA Mayoral runoff spot, triggering Trump fury over another 'stolen' election

TOI correspondent from Washington: Five days after polls closed in Los Angeles, Indian-American progressive Nithya Raman has staged a late surge to overtake Republican backed celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt and move into second place in the race for mayor of America’s second-largest city, setting up what increasingly looks like a…

The Times of India

Trump Urged Netanyahu Not to Retaliate, Yet Israel Struck Iran Within Hours in Latest Sign of Rift Between Leaders

The escalation came after Trump said Netanyahu would ultimately have "no choice" but to accept any agreement negotiated by Washington with Tehran because "I call the shots"

Latin Times

Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

Latin Times

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Trump says the U.S. 250th anniversary will be ‘a Rally to end all Rallies’ in Washington, after he canceled his Kennedy Center concert series

Trump cancels concert series, announces 250th anniversary rally.

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Influential Sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Describes Call For Denuclearisation as 'US Fantasy'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects US calls for denuclearisation, labelling them outdated. Her remarks highlight Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal amid international tensions.

International Business Times UK

Public ownership of AI? US officials eye stake in tech revolution

From Washington to Brussels, the fight over who controls artificial intelligence is reaching a turning point, and history suggests the public has always had to wrestle essential technology from completely private control.

Euronews

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti Removed as Exorcist After Claiming Most UFOs Are 'Demons'

A Washington priest was removed from his exorcism duties after linking UFOs to demonic presence, sparking debate on the intersection of faith and fringe theories.

International Business Times UK

After 2 months and 4 interview rounds, candidate from Washington receives lowball offer, but rejecting it politely leads to unexpected workplace drama, putting his current job in jeopardy

A Reddit user's decision to reject a job offer over an $18,000 salary gap took an unexpected turn when their current employer received an employment verification call less than 24 hours later. The timing sparked online debate, with many questioning whether someone connected to the hiring process may have contacted…

The Economic Times

No electricity, no gas, no sleep: Cubans on edge amid endless outages

Four months into US oil blockade, Cubans see island drained as state electric company fights to provide even a few hours of power a day

The Guardian - US

'I call the shots': Trump insists Iran deal on track amid fresh strikes, says Netanyahu has 'no choice'

President Trump asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept any Iran deal negotiated by Washington, stating he calls the shots. Despite Iran's missile attack on Israel and subsequent Israeli strikes, Trump insisted the escalation would not impact ongoing negotiations.

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Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC - but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Chagos Islands Acquisition Plan Could Bypass Britain Through Separate Mauritius Deal, Reports Claim

The US is considering acquiring the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially disrupting Britain's sovereignty plans and affecting the strategic military base at Diego Garcia.

France 24

Iran launches missiles at Israel in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire

Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday night as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. The Iranian missile attack was in retaliation for deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs earlier Sunday…

The Economic Times

Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran has threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel following fresh strikes in Beirut. This escalation occurs as the Middle East war reaches its 100th day. Hopes for a lasting peace are diminishing. The conflict has impacted global markets and increased domestic pressure on US President Donald Trump.

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The Times of India

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

The Times of India

Indian student shot dead after pizza delivery to vacant apartment in Philly

TOI correspondent from Washington: A 28-year-old Indian student from Telangana pursuing an MBA was shot dead in North Philadelphia after being lured to what investigators believe was a fake pizza delivery order. The killing has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the U.S amid concerns about the safety of…

France 24

Washington, Brussels stake their claims on AI as trillion-dollar IPO wave begins

With SpaceX set to become the first AI-era giant to go public on Friday June 12, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are racing to define their relationship with the industry. Washington is in talks with OpenAI about a government equity stake, while Brussels has unveiled a new tech…

The Independent UK

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement

Israel has struck the southern Beirut suburbs, targeting Hezbollah command centers

Euronews

Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel, reports say

The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues.

Euronews

Washington could tap into Iran's frozen billions to pay for Gulf attack damage

The Iranian assets Washington is considering reallocating could include frozen funds, along with ships previously seized by the United States.

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‘I fell in love with my sperm donor’: Washington woman meet daughter’s donor through a DNA test, and the two are now engaged

A DNA database did the matchmaking.

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