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US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought direct talks with Washington following recent US military action. He expressed optimism about a possible deal, warned that military operations could resume if diplomacy failed, and defended America's military preparedness and defence production.

US President Donald Trump said his administration is rapidly rebuilding America's weapons stockpiles after military assistance to Ukraine. He maintained that the US remains militarily prepared, defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and highlighted efforts to expand the country's defence manufacturing capacity.

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy

US-based advocacy groups, including Hindus for Human Rights and the Azadi Project, expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike in New Delhi. The groups urged the Indian government to engage with protesters and address concerns over alleged examination irregularities.

The FBI has alleged that Punjab gang suspect Nitish Kaushal attempted to flee to Canada before his arrest near the US-Canada border. Prosecutors claim he is linked to a transnational organised crime syndicate accused of murder, drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling.

The Trump administration warned that US states could lose federal election funding unless they strengthen election security. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin cited concerns over non-citizens on voter rolls, outdated registrations and voting machine vulnerabilities ahead of the midterm elections.

Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, aiming to push allies to rapidly increase defence spending, strengthen burden-sharing and expand defence cooperation. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Volodymyr Zelensky and Ahmed al-Sharaa

A F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a training mission in Washington near Rimrock Lake, sparking a wildfire. The pilot ejected safely with minor injuries. Authorities launched firefighting operations, while the United States Marine Corps began investigating the cause

Two people were killed and nine others remain missing after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill in Washington state. Authorities warned the incident could become one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the state’s modern history as investigations and recovery operations continue.

Social media profiles linked to the California man arrested in a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner suggest he is a highly educated tutor and amateur game developer with engineering and computer science background according to online records

In Washington, General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College, becoming the third Indian Army chief honoured, highlighting growing India-US defence cooperation and strategic ties

India and the United States began fresh trade talks in Washington to finalise an interim bilateral deal amid shifting tariff policies. Both sides aim to resolve disputes on tariffs, market access and investigations, with negotiations seen as key to broader economic ties

US President Donald Trump said Cuba “will be next” to face collapse, blaming the country’s leadership while indicating the United States would allow oil shipments to ease hardships for civilians amid the island nation’s deepening economic crisis.

In Washington, former President Bill Clinton told Congress he “did nothing wrong” regarding Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned him about past ties, accountability, and potential precedent for probing other powerful figures

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein probe, denying knowledge of crimes. The House Oversight Committee will also question Bill Clinton amid bipartisan demands for transparency

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

The US Justice Department is reviewing whether it improperly withheld FBI interview records in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including uncorroborated allegations against Donald Trump. Missing files were flagged by journalists and Democrats, prompting scrutiny over transparency and redaction practices

A US appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to fast-track third-country deportations, upholding a lower court injunction. The judges cited failure to meet legal standards and warned of irreparable harm from wrongful removals pending further judicial review

US immigration authorities deported a two-month-old baby with bronchitis to Mexico alongside his family, drawing criticism from Representative Joaquin Castro. Homeland Security said the child was medically cleared and due process followed, amid renewed scrutiny of immigration detention policies

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, saying it would boost jobs, growth and innovation. Leaders and experts said the agreement strengthens strategic and technology cooperation between the two countries.