US and Iran Escalate Military Strikes as Ceasefire Shows Signs of Collapse
Renewed airstrikes between the US and Iran have intensified tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire and disrupting global energy security.
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India and China Urged to Collaborate Against Growing Synthetic Drug Crisis
Former White House drug policy director calls for joint action between India and China to tackle the expanding threat of fentanyl and synthetic drugs worldwide.
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US Lawmakers Highlight Chinese Money Laundering Networks’ Role in Cartel Funding
Congressional officials warn Chinese-linked money laundering groups are key enablers of Mexican cartels, moving illicit fentanyl proceeds through the US financial system.
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Trump Questions Future of USMCA, Emphasizing U.S. Leverage Over Canada and Mexico
President Trump cast doubt on renewing the USMCA trade pact, highlighting U.S. economic leverage and expressing concerns over persistent trade deficits with Canada and Mexico.
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Iran’s Demand to Include Hezbollah in U.S. Talks Risks Undermining Regional Sovereignty
Iran insists on linking U.S.-Iran negotiations to Israel-Hezbollah conflicts in Lebanon, challenging international norms and complicating peace efforts.
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Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker’s Murder Agrees to Plea Deal, Death Penalty Dropped
Federal prosecutors reached a plea agreement with the man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, ending plans to pursue the death penalty.
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United States Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement Amid Calls for Environmental and Labor Reforms
The U.S. government announced it will not renew the USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico as demands rise for stronger environmental protections and labor standards in North American trade.
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Trump Administration Upholds Cuba Sanctions Despite UN Warnings on Civilian Impact
The White House insists Cuba sanctions target regime leaders, though UN officials warn restrictions on fuel and medicine are worsening humanitarian conditions for ordinary Cubans.
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Renewed US-Iran strikes escalate tensions near Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing peace efforts
The United States and Iran exchanged multiple military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after an Apache helicopter incident, intensifying regional conflict while diplomatic talks reportedly continue.
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FBI Shuts Down 13 Fake Websites Used in China’s Covert Recruitment of US Officials
The FBI seized 13 websites allegedly run by Chinese intelligence to recruit US officials for paid reports leaking classified information, exposing a sophisticated espionage tactic.
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FBI Shuts Down 13 Websites Used by China to Covertly Recruit US Officials
The FBI seized 13 websites linked to China’s secret scheme to hire current and former US government personnel and extract classified information through fake consulting firms.
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Rising Tensions Between U.S. and Iran Threaten Fragile Ceasefire in the Middle East
Recent airstrikes and missile attacks between the U.S., Iran, and regional allies have escalated conflict, risking collapse of a tenuous ceasefire and peace negotiations.