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Cuba on the brink as Trump turns up the pressure: ‘There is going to be a real blockade’

Country is already suffering acute fuel shortage; experts say complete cutoff will be ‘catastrophic’ to its infrastructure

The Guardian - US

Iran on edge: Explosions, diplomacy and Trump’s next move

Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday. Amid ongoing diplomacy and rumors, such as possible uranium transfers to Turkey, and a massive US naval presence, the only thing clear is, that it remains uncertain what action Trump will actually take.

Euronews

4 Ways Washington Could Put Your Retirement at Risk (and How to Prepare)

Legislative changes, such as shifting tax brackets or altering retirement account rules, could affect your nest egg, so it'd be prudent to prepare. Here's how.

Kiplinger

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Trump says US ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as Washington moves to cut Havana's oil supplies

The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.”

Euronews

Epstein emails have 100s of references to Trump, likely to shake up US politics

The TOI correspondent from Washington: The email tranche in the newly disclosed govt files on Jeffrey Epstein, released by the US justice department on Friday, appear to have been drafted for his own records or potentially on behalf of third parties; they are not corroborated by independent evidence.

The Times of India

Trump now wants his triumphal arch to be 250ft tall, dwarfing other Washington, DC monuments

President said in December he hoped to start building within two months at Memorial Circle

The Independent UK

Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report

US president reportedly eyes plot near Memorial Bridge for a large-scale structure named the Independence Arch

The Guardian - US

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Epstein dump puts US elites on edge as sordid saga makes wild claims about Gates, Trump

TOI correspondent from Washington: In a long-anticipated disclosure that has reignited scrutiny of the late paedophile-financier Jeffrey Epstein and his influential circles, the US Justice Department on Friday released more than three million pages of documents, some containing lurid and unsubstantiated references to political and business elites, including President Trump…

The Times of India

US strikes on Nigeria set 'deeply troubling precedent' for African governance

When the United States launched airstrikes on northern Nigeria in late December, it said it had taken out Islamic State jihadists – at Abuja's request – to stop them killing Christians. Yet experts have criticised Washington's claims that Christians are being massacred in Nigeria, a narrative promoted by the American…

Radio France Internationale

Final AP CFB Poll Appearances in Last 25 Years in West

Final AP CFB Poll appearances in the last 25 Years in the West, with Breakdowns by year and by program, with ranks and records from 2001 to 2025.

SuperWest Sports

Trump orders up IndyCar race for DC streets near National Mall as part of ‘Freedom 250’ celebration

Executive order mandating 'America250 Grand Prix' joins Trump's plan for UFC fight on White House lawn

The Independent UK

Wrap-up: Senate plows spending work back to the House

With choice words and blunt instruments, people chipped away at obstacles in Washington this week — and it wasn’t just the “snowcrete.”

Roll Call

Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington's army, is honored on $1 coin

A newly minted $1 coin will feature a woman from the Oneida tribe, Polly Cooper, known for aiding George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War

The Independent UK

One adult for the 9.40am in Sittingbourne: a front row seat for Melania’s ominous UK opening

Pilloried as a multimillion-dollar sweetener, Amazon’s Brett Ratner-directed portrait of the first lady has opened with a grand ‘black-carpet’ premiere in Washington and mysteriously empty cinemas around the planet

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Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts: Why it's a win for Trump, setback for Xi

Panama's Supreme Court has voided a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm, a significant win for the 'Donroe Doctrine'. This ruling aligns with US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes, complicating Beijing's global commercial footprint and reinforcing US leverage. The decision stems from…

The Times of India

Smells like separatism: Oil-rich Alberta slipping from Thwadda Canada to America?

TOI correspondent from Washington: Canada is finding out the hard way why New Delhi is so tetchy about Khalistani capers in “Kannedda.” A growing separatist movement in the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta has ignited a full-blown diplomatic spat with Washington at a time when ties between the United States…

Budget and the Bees

5 Ways the Potential Friday Night Government Shutdown Will Impact NYC Commuters

Washington gridlock has returned, and the clock is ticking toward a midnight deadline this Friday, January 30. While political standoffs often feel distant, a federal funding lapse creates real ripples in the daily life of New York City. Commuters, travelers, and residents are right to wonder how a shutdown affects…

The Guardian - US

Trump orders immediate reopening of commercial airspace over Venezuela

Order allows direct flights from US to Venezuela, as major oil companies already on ground to assess potential operations

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The Independent UK

Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC

Families and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River

Roll Call

Forecast shows chance of snow, shutdown

It was supposed to be fairly straightforward. The Senate would return to Washington and pass the big spending package the House passed last week and the Capitol would shake off its all-too-familiar shutdown showdown drama. Then federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in the street in Minneapolis. Homeland…

The Times of India

Playing along while planning ahead: How the world is dealing with Trump 2.0 — without breaking from Washington

In House of Cards, the most dangerous moment is not the coup, the scandal or the collapse, it is the point at which everyone realises the rules no longer matter, yet the institutions keep functioning as if they do. That is where much of the world now finds itself with…

The Times of India

US hands Gulf the world’s most powerful AI chips: Clears exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

America is now sending advanced computer chips to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This move supports their big plans for artificial intelligence. These nations are becoming key players in global technology. This partnership strengthens US influence and helps Gulf countries diversify their economies beyond oil. It marks a…

The Independent UK

Official fears that this California airport could be the site of the next midair collision

‘People are raising red flags,’ the chair of the NTSB said. ‘Why aren’t people listening?’

The Conversation

Monumental ambitions: the history behind Trump’s triumphal arch

Donald Trump took time out this week from dramatic events at home and abroad to reveal three new design concepts for his proposed “Independence Arch” in Washington DC.

GamesRadar

Fallout 3 artist was stopped by security after taking location scouting a little too seriously in Washington DC: "Turns out they don’t want you snooping around the buildings"

They're also surprised they got away with their destroyed DC ads: "I don't know if you could do that today"

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