US Announces Fast-Track Visas for 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new fast-track visa system for international fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move intended to ease travel into the United States as it prepares to co-host the historic tournament next summer. Standing alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Vice President JD Vance, and…

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Trump Says U.S. Considering F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration is weighing a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that could reshape defense relations in the Middle East and spark debate over U.S. military export policy. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that Saudi leaders have…

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France’s Macron to Meet Palestinian President Abbas in Paris Over Gaza Ceasefire Implementation

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday, as diplomatic efforts intensify to solidify a fragile ceasefire in Gaza that has held for nearly a month. The talks will focus on ensuring the “full implementation” of the truce agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to the…

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US Removes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from Terror List Ahead of Landmark Washington Visit

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist, just days before his expected landmark visit to Washington — a move signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Syria. The State Department confirmed the decision on Friday, ending more than a decade of U.S. sanctions and…

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Trump Orders Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing After 30-Year Moratorium, Citing China and Russia Threats

For the first time in more than three decades, the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a 30-year moratorium that began after the Cold War. President Donald Trump announced the decision on Thursday, arguing that renewed testing is necessary to ensure the U.S. maintains strategic dominance over Russia and China. The announcement came…

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US, Japan Sign Landmark Deal to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains as Trump, Takaichi Hail ‘New Golden Age’ of Relations

In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…

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Trump Expresses Willingness to Broker Ceasefire Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said he is prepared to help broker a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it “an easy one for me to solve.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said his administration has successfully de-escalated multiple global conflicts in recent months, highlighting his mediation efforts in Pakistan-India…

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Global Markets Plunge as Beijing Bans U.S. Shipping; Treasury’s Bessent Warns China ‘Will Be Hurt the Most’

NEW YORK — Global stock markets tumbled on Monday following Beijing’s new trade restrictions targeting U.S. shipping firms, sparking fears of an intensifying economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The selloff came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning to Beijing, saying China “will be hurt the most” if it…

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Trump Tries to Ease Tensions After Threatening 100% Tariffs on China Amid Rare Earth Dispute

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…

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