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US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and key components, saying the measures are intended to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, strengthen domestic manufacturing and address national security risks linked to unmanned aircraft systems. Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Sensitive Drones The highest tariff rate of 100% will […]
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The United States is moving the USS George Washington aircraft carrier toward the Middle East to replace the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, as concerns grow over crew fatigue, supply problems and reported mental health incidents aboard the Lincoln. US officials say the rotation was previously planned. USS George Washington Heads to Middle East The USS […]
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A senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said Tehran could deliberately prolong its conflict with the United States until President Donald Trump leaves office, arguing that a drawn-out war could impose costs on Washington and deter future attacks. Iran Adviser Signals Prolonged US Conflict Mohammad Reza Naghdi, a senior adviser to the […]
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Rescue teams in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake killed at least 265 people and left nearly 500 unaccounted for. The disaster has caused widespread destruction across western Colombia, with thousands injured and homes reduced to rubble. Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 265 The earthquake struck shortly after
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August 2026, President Donald Trump has announced. Leavitt said she was stepping away from the demanding position to spend more time with her two young children, but will remain connected to Trump’s political operation as an outside adviser. Karoline Leavitt to […]
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China has described the situation along its border with India as “generally stable” amid fresh concerns over reported Chinese military activity near Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing said the two countries have functioning communication channels and remain in contact over maintaining peace along the disputed frontier. China Calls India Border Situation Stable China’s Foreign
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Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank. The case concerns assets and banking operations allegedly affected by Russia’s control of territories in Ukraine. Russia Appoints DY Chandrachud as Arbitrator Russia selected Justice Chandrachud to