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Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo
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The Guardian Africa
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Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

Trump administration officials are reportedly considering sending approximately 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the Democratic Republic of Congo. This potential resettlement follows the halt of a US program that allowed such Afghans to resettle in America, leaving them in Qatar for over a year.

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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
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The Guardian Middle East
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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

The US government has urged defense contractor V2X to evacuate employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to concerns of attacks by Iran-backed militias. This follows reports of inadequate protections for workers stationed at US military bases, with one employee killed in a drone attack in March.

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Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
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BBC US & Canada
center169d ago

Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says

A US appeals court has allowed construction of President Trump's White House ballroom project to resume, overturning a lower court's halt. This decision permits both underground and above-ground work to continue until a June 5th hearing, following an appeal by the Trump administration.

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White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
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BBC US & Canada
center170d ago

White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

The White House held a "productive" meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI innovation and safety, following the release of Anthropic's potentially powerful Mythos model. This meeting occurred despite Anthropic's ongoing lawsuit against the Department of Defense and past criticism from the White House.

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US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’

The US State Department is restricting visas for individuals in the Western Hemisphere who support adversaries undermining American interests. This action targets 26 individuals, aiming to counter foreign influence and protect US economic and security interests in the region.

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Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
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BBC US & Canada
center171d ago

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

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Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran blockade to last ‘as long as takes’
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran blockade to last ‘as long as takes’

US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks.

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Peace activist, 91, walks across Ireland in protest against US military stopovers
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The Guardian Europe
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Peace activist, 91, walks across Ireland in protest against US military stopovers

Lelia Doolan, who finished 220km trek at parliament gates, says use of Shannon airport violates Irish neutralityA 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petition the government to bar US military flights. Lelia Doolan completed a two-week, 220km (138 mile) trek on Wednesday, ending at the gates of parliament accompanied by throngs of supporters.

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No more US military aid to Israel | Bernie Sanders
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The Guardian Middle East
left172d ago

No more US military aid to Israel | Bernie Sanders

The time is long overdue for members of Congress to listen to the American people and end US military aid to the extremist Netanyahu governmentI am a proud Jewish American. My father fled Poland in 1921 to escape poverty and antisemitism.

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Hungary’s strongman lost. His ideas live on in the White House | Jamil Smith
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The Guardian Europe
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Hungary’s strongman lost. His ideas live on in the White House | Jamil Smith

The author argues that Donald Trump's perceived strength is a performance of dominance, contrasting it with a more empathetic and restrained form of leadership. This performance, the author contends, reflects and amplifies existing American cultural assumptions about power and masculinity.

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No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
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Al Jazeera
center173d ago

No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon

The Pentagon's CENTCOM stated that no ships passed a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in its first 24 hours, contradicting some reports. This action follows failed US-Iran talks and precedes potential renewed negotiations regarding control of the strait and other issues.

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Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport
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The Guardian Europe
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Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport

A man in his 40s was arrested on Saturday at Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland, for allegedly entering an unauthorized area and causing damage to a US military aircraft. The incident, which temporarily suspended airport operations, is under ongoing investigation by local authorities.

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US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal
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The Guardian Asia
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US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

Senior US and Iranian negotiators met in Islamabad, Pakistan, for direct peace talks, brokered by Pakistan, to discuss security, finance, and the Strait of Hormuz. These high-level discussions, the first since 1979, occurred amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and with the stated goal of achieving a breakthrough.

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US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
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Al Jazeera
center176d ago

US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction

A US appeals court extended a halt on White House ballroom construction until April 17, allowing the Trump administration to seek Supreme Court review. The judges questioned the administration's national security arguments for continuing the project, noting exemptions already exist for safety measures.

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US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime
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The Guardian Middle East
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US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime

The US State Department revoked the green cards of three Iranian nationals, including the son of a figure from the 1979 hostage crisis, citing ties to the Iranian regime. These actions, announced Saturday, are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deny permanent residency to individuals linked to what it calls "anti-American terrorist regimes."

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Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him into the gravest territory | Sidney Blumenthal
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The Guardian Middle East
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Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him into the gravest territory | Sidney Blumenthal

President Trump's actions regarding Iran have escalated to threats of war crimes, including targeting civilian infrastructure and inciting genocide, violating international law. Despite initial confidence in a swift victory, Iran's actions created leverage, leading Trump to issue extreme threats before a ceasefire was declared.

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
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BBC US & Canada
center178d ago

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

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DW News
center178d ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

A US judge ruled that the Pentagon must restore full access for credentialed journalists, stating the department's revised policy still circumvents a previous court order. The Pentagon had previously restricted access, citing security concerns and the potential for journalists to solicit classified information, leading to a lawsuit by news organizations.

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DW News
center178d ago

Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in White House video

President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, denied having been friends with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The president told US media he did not know about the remarks ahead of time.

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US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center178d ago

US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon

US Democratic lawmakers are warning President Trump that Israel's attacks on Lebanon risk reigniting a regional war and undermining a US-Iran ceasefire. They urge Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt these strikes, asserting that Lebanon must be included in the truce for it to hold.

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