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Zelenskyy meets Trump seeking Patriot production deal amid intensified strikes
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the White House to secure stronger air defense cooperation with Trump, discussing Patriot production licenses as Russia i…
HighTrump Signs Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship Despite Court Block
President Trump signed executive orders to limit birthright citizenship eligibility, following a Supreme Court block of his earlier June attempt to restrict th…
HighSen. Lindsey Graham Dies; U.S. Resumes Iran Strikes as Truce Collapses
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71 from apparent cardiac arrest. As the U.S. and Iran escalate military strikes over the Strait of Hormu…
HighBurnham's Ascent Revives War Bonds Debate for UK Military Funding
Andy Burnham, Britain's incoming prime minister, is reconsidering war bonds to fund military spending, reversing the previous government's dismissal of the pro…
MediumTrump Offered to Sell Arms to China, Ambassador Says
President Trump reportedly offered to sell arms to China's Xi Jinping, according to U.S. Ambassador David Perdue, though the White House denied any such plans…
MediumLawsuit challenges UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
A federal lawsuit seeks to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on Trump's birthday, alleging it violates federal law and improperly enrich…
HighTrump's Former Campaign Chair: President 'Cares About Trump the Most'
Former Trump campaign chair Rob Arlett tells Al Jazeera that President Trump focuses on protecting himself and the Republican Party, with his personal brand ce…
MediumMan Arrested Near White House Gun Cache After Claiming Voices Told Him to Kill Trump
Secret Service arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos near the White House after finding him in a stolen vehicle with three firearms, saying voices told him to…
MediumTrump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention on mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration has filed another Supreme Court appeal seeking restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections, continuing its legal push on…
HighIndia Braces for Prolonged High Oil Prices as Petrol, Diesel and LPG Costs Likely to Climb
Energy expert Narendra Taneja says petrol, diesel and LPG prices will likely rise as India prepares for prolonged high oil prices driven by the West Asia confl…
MediumChina's Oil Stockpile Strategy Shields Global Markets From Worst-Case Scenario
China's massive strategic oil stockpile has moderated global crude prices during Trump's war with Iran, preventing worst-case scenarios despite ongoing Middle…
HighTrump backs Milei's 2027 reelection bid at UN General Assembly
Trump publicly endorsed Argentine President Javier Milei's reelection campaign during the UN General Assembly, signaling continued US-Argentina alignment under…
HighNZ explores joining Fiji-Australia defence alliance amid China missile concerns
New Zealand is considering joining a new defence alliance with Fiji and Australia, a move that comes amid escalating tensions with China's missile testing in t…
HighIndonesia to Allow Dual Citizenship for Select Talent Under Law Revision
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to amend Indonesia's citizenship law to allow dual nationality for select professionals and scientists living abroad…
HighTrump declines to rule out unconstitutional third term, drawing Democratic backlash
Trump refused to definitively rule out seeking a third term as president, citing strong polling numbers. Democrats swiftly rejected the prospect as unconstitut…
HighDemocrats battle moderates vs. progressives in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries
Six states held primary elections on Tuesday featuring competitive Democratic races in Wisconsin and Minnesota, a special Republican primary in South Carolina…
HighStevens Urges El-Sayed to Cut Ties With Streamer Piker Ahead of Michigan Senate General
Rep. Haley Stevens urges Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to sever ties with controversial streamer Hasan Piker as Michigan's general election race aga…
HighAppeals Court Blocks Trump White House Ballroom Project Without Congress
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump cannot construct a ballroom at the White House without explicit congressional approval, citing constitutiona…
HighSupreme Court blocks Trump administration's stricter mail-ballot rules before 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to enforce stricter USPS mail-in ballot rules ahead of the 2026 midterms, upholding a lower court…
HighDSA co-chair struggles to define tax policy specifics amid RNC criticism
DSA co-chair Megan Romer failed to specify tax rates or thresholds for wealthy Americans during a radio interview, prompting RNC criticism and intensifying deb…
HighGraham Blasts Pakistan's Credibility as Iran Mediator Amid Abraham Accords Push
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham questioned Pakistan's ability to mediate US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's hostility toward Israel and alleged hosting of Ira…
HighTrump Withdraws ICE Nominee Lance Schroyer Amid Confirmation Challenges
The White House withdrew its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director…
HighStarmer vows bolder action as Labour MPs threaten leadership challenge
UK PM Keir Starmer promises bolder action in Monday speech to persuade Labour MPs not to remove him after heavy election defeats. Multiple potential challenger…
HighCFTC Chief Selig: Crypto Bill Will Make US 'Gold Standard' for Digital Asset Regulation
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig endorses pending market structure legislation, claiming it will establish the U.S. as the global 'gold standard' for crypto regulat…
HighSelfie photos show suspect armed before White House dinner shooting
Prosecutors presented evidence showing Cole Tomas Allen posing with weapons before allegedly opening fire at a White House Correspondents' dinner, arguing he s…
HighKing Charles addresses Congress, emphasizes 'truly unique' U.K.-U.S. bond
King Charles delivered a historic address to Congress, emphasizing the "truly unique" U.K.-U.S. relationship and calling for unity on Ukraine, climate change,…
HighAlbanese faces criticism over tax reforms ahead of Federal Budget
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers face mounting criticism over broken election promises ahead of Tuesday's Federal Budget, with opposi…
HighHunter Biden calls father's cancer 'debilitating,' acknowledges pardon controversy
Hunter Biden revealed his father's prostate cancer has metastasized into bones in a BBC interview, also addressing the controversial pardon and speculating the…
HighCanadian union seeks federal review of $55B EA takeover citing national security risks
A Canadian union is urging federal scrutiny of Electronic Arts' $55B sale to a Saudi-backed consortium including Jared Kushner's firm, citing national security…
HighGOP senators clash with Blanche over $1.7B 'anti-weaponization fund'
Republican senators expressed frustration in a tense meeting with Acting AG Blanche over a $1.776 billion DOJ compensation fund for alleged legal system weapon…
HighReagan Shooter Calls Coincidence 'Spooky' After Trump Hotel Shooting
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Reagan in 1981, called it "spooky" that an alleged assassination attempt against Trump occurred at the same Washington Hi…
HighNetanyahu Falls Short of Knesset Majority, Leaving Arab-Led Parties With a Pivotal Role
Israel's 2026 election left Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc at 53 seats, short of the 61 needed, making the 19 Arab-led party seats potentially decisive in forming…
HighSweden's gender voting gap widens as far-right gains male support ahead of election
Sweden's September election reveals a stark gender gap, with twice as many men supporting the far-right Sweden Democrats and women backing the Social Democrats…
HighTrump says Iran 'decimated' as Houthis strike Saudi oil, Tehran adapts to sanctions
Trump declares Iran 'decimated' and signals imminent decision on Iran policy, while Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities and Tehran faces 90% inflation under in…
HighTaiwan VP Hsiao challenges opposition drone bills over funding caps, oversight
VP Hsiao Bi-khim criticizes opposition drone procurement bills for funding gaps and oversight issues, warning they could undermine Taiwan's defense readiness a…
HighTrump Calls Iran War 'Effectively Over' as Blockade Continues; Tehran Dismisses Remarks as 'Fake News'
After meeting Qatar's prime minister in Washington, Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran is 'effectively over' militarily, while Tehran dismissed the remarks a…
MediumPhilippines House approves social media ban for children under 13
The Philippines' lower house approved legislation banning social media access for children under 13, joining other Asian nations in restricting minors' platfor…
HighBessent Pushes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Crypto Clarity Act
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before Senate that the Trump administration is advancing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and urged passage of crypto leg…
HighTaiwan Parliament Passes Alternative Military Drone Plan, Rejecting Government Version
Taiwan's parliament rejected the government's military drone proposal and passed its own version, approving NT$26.9 billion for over 2,000 Altius drones to cou…
HighCollins' Kavanaugh Vote Becomes Central Issue in Re-election Campaign
Senator Susan Collins faces political backlash over her 2018 support for Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, which she now regrets given his role in ov…
HighPro-Israel Janša poised to reverse Slovenia's hardline Gaza stance
Janez Janša secured a coalition majority to return as Slovenia's PM, potentially reversing the country's anti-Israel stance including Palestinian state recogni…
HighInternational groups warn of 'chilling effect' on Pakistan's press freedom
International press freedom organizations warn of a 'chilling effect' on Pakistani journalism following constitutional changes, citing increased harassment, le…
HighSecret Service kills gunman after shooting at Trump rally; one attendee dead
A gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, wounding the former president in the ear and killing one attendee. Secret Service snipers fatally shot t…
HighMusk defends Starlink restrictions as Ukraine tensions simmer amid Trump's resource push
Elon Musk clarified that Starshield military satellite decisions rest with US military and president, rejecting claims of inappropriate Ukraine restrictions. M…
HighUkraine Claims Strike on Major Russian Rosneft Refinery in Ryazan
Ukraine claims it successfully attacked major Rosneft refineries in Russia's Ryazan region, with strikes occurring shortly after President Zelenskyy's meeting…
HighKremlin-linked oligarch funded Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration in Bahamas
Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, with close Kremlin ties, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump Jr.'s wedding festivities in the Bahamas, raising quest…
HighSpain's Government Faces Parliamentary Defeat on Housing Crisis Measures
Spain's Socialist government suffered a parliamentary defeat on housing measures, with right-wing opposition voting down the crisis response plan amid growing…
HighTrump Imposes Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries as Stopgap Levies Expire
Trump implements 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries citing forced labor enforcement gaps, replacing expired temporary levies after Supreme Court rejection of bro…
HighLindsey Graham, GOP survivor who pivoted from Trump critic to ally, dies at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, exemplified Republican adaptation to Trump's rise, shifting from vocal critic to close ally while maintaining Democrati…
HighTrump Invites Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens to Join GOP After She Backs Rogers
President Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, and invited her to join the R…
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