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Trump Questions Future of USMCA, Emphasizing U.S. Leverage Over Canada and Mexico
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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.

Iran’s Demand to Include Hezbollah in U.S. Talks Risks Undermining Regional Sovereignty
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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.

Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker’s Murder Agrees to Plea Deal, Death Penalty Dropped
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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.

United States Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement Amid Calls for Environmental and Labor Reforms
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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.

Trump Administration Upholds Cuba Sanctions Despite UN Warnings on Civilian Impact
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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.

Renewed US-Iran strikes escalate tensions near Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing peace efforts
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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.

FBI Shuts Down 13 Fake Websites Used in China’s Covert Recruitment of US Officials
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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.

FBI Shuts Down 13 Websites Used by China to Covertly Recruit US Officials
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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.

Rising Tensions Between U.S. and Iran Threaten Fragile Ceasefire in the Middle East
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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.

Trump Raises Prospect of Letting North American Trade Agreement Expire Over Deficits
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Trump Raises Prospect of Letting North American Trade Agreement Expire Over Deficits

President Trump signaled that the US may not renew the North American trade pact with Canada and Mexico, citing trade deficits and demanding fairer treatment.

Court Hearing Highlights $10 Billion Dispute Over Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
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Court Hearing Highlights $10 Billion Dispute Over Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

A federal judge urged the government to drop its appeal in a $10 billion tariff refund case, stressing that delays hinder importers’ recovery of funds.

Modi and Trump Expected to Meet at G7 as Trade and Visa Talks Intensify
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Modi and Trump Expected to Meet at G7 as Trade and Visa Talks Intensify

Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are set to meet during the G7 summit, focusing on advancing trade talks, resolving visa issues, and strengthening energy cooperation amid ongoing tensions.