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Trump Signals Breakthrough in Iran Negotiations: Broad Principles Reached Amid Strategic Regional Realignment
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on broad principles to end the conflict, focusing on uranium disposal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though President Trump warns he will not ‘rush’ the final deal.
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Iraqi Commander Charged in Federal Indictment for Plotting Assassination of Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a Kataib Hezbollah commander, faces federal charges for orchestrating a global terror campaign and targeting Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani.
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Maritime Chokepoint Shifts: Tanker Transit Resumes Amid High-Stakes Iran Negotiations
A surge of 6 million barrels of crude exits the Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran signal the final stages of a potential deal, marking a critical shift in regional maritime security.
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Trump Administration Signals Pivot Toward Federal AI Oversight
Facing mounting security concerns and the unchecked proliferation of deepfakes, the Trump administration is preparing a new executive order to establish federal guardrails for AI model development.
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Trump Halts Iran Strike Pending Peace Deal; Global Markets Remain Volatile
President Trump has paused a planned military strike on Iran following requests from regional allies, as the 80-day conflict continues to impact global oil prices and maritime security.
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Trump and Xi hold high-stakes summit in Beijing to stabilize relations
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have commenced a two-day summit in Beijing to address critical trade, AI, and security tensions.
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The $124.7 Billion Experiment: Mayor Mamdani’s FY2027 Budget Rejects Austerity for Targeted Wealth Taxation
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a historic $124.7 billion Executive Budget for New York City, aiming to close a $12 billion deficit through wealth taxes and efficiency savings rather than service cuts.
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Trump Pushes for Federal Gas Tax Suspension Amid Iran War Price Hikes
As national gas averages hit $4.52 per gallon, President Trump is calling on Congress to suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to provide relief to strained American households.
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Iran Delays US Proposal Response Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Tehran continues to review a 14-point US de-escalation proposal as a fresh projectile attack on a cargo ship near Qatar threatens the fragile month-old ceasefire.
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Armenia-EU Summit begins in Yerevan amid regional tension
The inaugural Armenia-EU summit and the European Political Community meeting have launched in Yerevan, signaling a strategic shift in regional alignment.
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Trump Declares Iran War ‘Terminated’ Amid War Powers Deadline
President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have ‘terminated,’ effectively bypassing the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline.
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Scrubbed Amid Shifting Strategic Focus
The Falcon Heavy launch was postponed due to bad weather. SpaceX is now focusing on its Starship program, shifting from legacy missions.
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Trump Evacuated From Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Fired
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton. A suspect is in custody.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Acknowledges Armenian Genocide on Anniversary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a public statement, affirming the right to freedom and self-determination for all people.

