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Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Kuwait, and claimed strikes on Bahrain and Jordan, after US airstrikes targeted Iranian military sites following a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions threaten ceasefire efforts, disrupt shipping, and fuel global energy price increases
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A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members safe, President Donald Trump confirmed. The incident occurred amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing US-Iran negotiations over a potential deal and regional de-escalation efforts
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US President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to forgo nuclear weapons and reach an agreement with Washington. He claimed US actions severely weakened Iran’s military and predicted a diplomatic victory soon, while endorsing Senator Lindsey Graham ahead of South Carolina’s Republican primary
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US lawmakers from both parties welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Supporters said the fee worsened staffing shortages in healthcare and education, while the White House plans to appeal the decision in court
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Donald Trump defended his stance on the Iran war and denied breaking “no new wars” promises in a tense NBC interview. He also reiterated election fraud claims, backed a disputed DOJ fund, and abruptly ended the interview
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US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missile barrages at Israel. Trump warned further escalation could derail US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, while Israel considered a strong response despite intercepting all missiles
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Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, retaliating for Israeli strikes in Beirut. The escalation threatened regional stability, prompted airspace closures, and raised fears of renewed conflict, while US President Donald Trump urged restraint and diplomacy
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Indian-American tech leader Sriram Krishnan will leave the White House at month’s end after helping shape the Trump administration’s AI strategy. He plans to focus on major AI challenges, while continuing to advise US policymakers on technology, infrastructure and innovation
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s economic agenda before Congress, highlighting tax cuts, wage growth and job creation. Democrats challenged the administration over inflation, tariffs and rising household costs, exposing deep partisan divisions over the US economy
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The Trump administration is shifting from campus-specific investigations to nationwide higher-education regulations, targeting issues such as DEI, admissions, transgender policies and antisemitism. Officials say the new approach will reshape thousands of institutions, while critics warn of increased federal influence over academia
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US President Donald Trump admitted to calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a tense phone call over Israel’s war with Hezbollah, which he said was complicating peace talks with Iran.
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Uncertainty over President Trump’s Taiwan policy, arms sales and security commitments is raising concerns about regional stability while boosting Beijing’s confidence
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US President Donald Trump said he persuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a planned strike on Beirut. Trump also claimed Hezbollah representatives agreed to halt attacks, amid escalating regional tensions and fragile ceasefire efforts
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The United States and Iran are revising a draft agreement aimed at ending their conflict, with both sides proposing amendments. President Donald Trump seeks stricter nuclear provisions, while Tehran insists on protecting national interests before approving any final deal
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Egypt is helping facilitate a comprehensive US-Iran agreement through diplomatic contacts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump stated negotiations are progressing, stressing Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons while keeping military action as an alternative
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf declared that Tehran will not approve any deal with the United States unless the rights of the Iranian people are secured, stressing mistrust in U.S. promises.
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President Trump said the US is close to a nuclear deal with Iran, insisting Tehran must never obtain or purchase nuclear weapons. He warned military action remains possible, linking agreement success to reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions
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Iran has said no agreement has yet been finalised with the United States and that exchanges between the two sides are continuing. Tehran said its current priority is ending the war, while discussions on uranium enrichment have not yet begun
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Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal with husband Michael Boulos and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument. She showed interest in its history and architecture, while authorities maintained extensive security arrangements throughout the visit
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A buffalo in Bangladesh, that many people online believe to be a lookalike of the US President Donald Trump, has been spared from being sacrificed on Bakrid thanks to its looks and popularity. It has now been shifted to the Bangladesh National Zoo, where it will be kept on public display.
