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China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list

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Al Jazeera

center1d ago

China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list

China's Ministry of Commerce added 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner MP Materials Corp, to its export control list on Monday, barring Chinese companies from exporting dual-use items to them. This move is interpreted by experts as a retaliatory measure against recent US actions blacklisting Chinese companies, potentially signaling an escalation in trade and investment controls between the two nations.

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Colombians vote in presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

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France 24 Americas

center2d ago

Colombians vote in presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia will choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval ‘amazing’

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Al Jazeera

center2d ago

Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval ‘amazing’

Andrew Giuliani, chief of the White House World Cup task force, stated it was "pretty amazing" that Iran's football team received visas for the tournament. Giuliani defended the US's handling of the team, which has been required to operate from Mexico for matches.

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Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

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France 24 Americas

center3d ago

Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

Former US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One, a Boeing 747 converted from a former Qatari luxury jet, which he described as a "flying White House." This aircraft will serve as a temporary replacement for the presidential fleet while new jets ordered from Boeing are delayed until 2028.

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White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

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BBC US & Canada

center3d ago

White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

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BBC US & Canada

center3d ago

White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

The White House is considering relaxing strict travel restrictions for the Iranian national soccer team during the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US. Currently, Iran must fly in the day of a game and depart the same day, a policy coach Amir Ghalenoei called "oppressive," prompting discussions about allowing earlier arrival for their Seattle match on June 27.

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Israel-Lebanon talks set to take place in Washington next week, US says

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France 24 Middle East

center4d ago

Israel-Lebanon talks set to take place in Washington next week, US says

The United States announced that the next round of Lebanon-Israel talks will take place in Washington from June 23-25, following a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. This development occurs after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire amid Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon.

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US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

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France 24 Americas

center5d ago

US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth informed NATO defence ministers on Thursday that the United States will conduct a comprehensive review of its military posture in Europe. Hegseth criticized some European allies for denying US forces access to bases during the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling their actions "shameful."

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Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

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Al Jazeera

center5d ago

Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, threatening to withhold NATO dues from allies not meeting defense spending commitments. This review aims to ensure European allies take primary responsibility for their defense and secure US basing and overflight rights, following recent reductions in US military capabilities available to the alliance.

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Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

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France 24 Middle East

center5d ago

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

Vali Nasr, a former US State Department adviser, stated that the ongoing conflict represents a significant setback for the United States and a major gain for Iran. Nasr explained that the war is concluding in Iran's favor, strengthening the Islamic Republic's domestic and regional confidence, and is not favorable for Israel.

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Vance says 60-day negotiating period under draft deal with Iran begins Thursday

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France 24 Americas

center5d ago

Vance says 60-day negotiating period under draft deal with Iran begins Thursday

US Vice President JD Vance spoke at a White House press briefing on the interim agreement with Iran on Thursday, saying that some 12. 5 ‌million ⁠barrels ‌of oil have flowed ⁠through the Strait of Hormuz following ‌the overnight signing of ‌a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

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US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe

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France 24 Americas

center5d ago

US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth informed NATO that the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months. This review's pace will be contingent on European NATO allies assuming greater responsibility for their own security.

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Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says

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BBC US & Canada

center6d ago

Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says

The FBI thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, arresting five suspects who allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones and snipers to spark panic and target attendees. The investigation, initiated after a mother reported her son's concerning online communications and firearms purchases, uncovered plans to attack high-value targets and incite a revolution.

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FBI says it foiled plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones, snipers

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France 24 Americas

center7d ago

FBI says it foiled plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones, snipers

The FBI announced on Tuesday that it foiled a plot by five men to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Authorities disrupted plans that included deploying explosive-laden drones and using snipers to target "high-value targets" at the event.

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FBI says it foiled planned attack targeting White House UFC event | Politics News

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aljazeera.com

center7d ago

FBI says it foiled planned attack targeting White House UFC event | Politics News

The FBI announced on Tuesday that it foiled planned attacks targeting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, with multiple individuals now in custody. The alleged plot involved 23 people and reportedly included using explosive-laden drones, with five individuals arrested across several states.

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FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event

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Al Jazeera

center7d ago

FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event

The FBI announced on Tuesday that it thwarted planned attacks targeting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, with multiple individuals now in custody. According to media reports, the alleged plot involved 23 people and planned to use explosive-laden drones, with five individuals arrested across multiple states.

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Cape Verde hero Vozinha in tears after Spain draw as cost of visa stopped his mother being at game

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The Guardian Africa

left8d ago

Cape Verde hero Vozinha in tears after Spain draw as cost of visa stopped his mother being at game

40-year-old man of the match against Euro winners‘I have worked my whole life for this moment,’ he saysVozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was named man of the match after making seven saves in his country’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time. The mother of Cape Verde’s World Cup hero was not there to see history made because she could not afford the visa to the United States.

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Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension

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BBC US & Canada

center8d ago

Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension

Anthropic executives will meet with US Department of Commerce officials on Monday in Washington DC regarding national security concerns over the company's AI tool, Fable 5/Mythos 5. The meeting follows Anthropic's suspension of public access to the tool after the US government cited a potential 'jailbreak' vulnerability, prompting calls from tech leaders to lift the restrictions.

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Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

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BBC US & Canada

center8d ago

Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

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#Trump celebrates 80th birthday with #UFC fight at #WhiteHouse

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France 24 Americas

center8d ago

#Trump celebrates 80th birthday with #UFC fight at #WhiteHouse

To kick-off celebrations for the United States' 250th anniversary, the #Trump administration hosted a #UFC fight in the White House garden. The $60 million event, which coincided with the US president's 80th birthday, came a few hours after Trump and Iranian officials announced they had reached a preliminary agreement to end the #war.

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