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U.S. on High Alert as Israel Prepares for Possible Strike on Iran
Monika -
The Trump administration is becoming increasingly worried that Tel Aviv would resort to independent military action if current diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran disintegrate, according to The Washington Post.
Jaishankar Emphasizes Pragmatism in US Ties: ‘I Take the World As I Find It’ on Trump Trust
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​​​​​​​In an interview with Euractiv, a European media outlet, Jaishankar was queried if India had faith in Trump as a trustworthy ally.
Trump Declares ‘Done’ Trade Deal with China: 55% Tariffs and Rare‑Earths Supply in Focus
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"Our China deal is complete, pending final approval with President Xi and me," Trump asserted in a post on Truth Social. He added that China would offer "any rare earths required" and magnets, while America would relax restrictions on Chinese students studying at American universities.
US Pulls Staff from Region as Israel Positions Itself for Possible Strikes on Iran
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Ahead of possible Iranian counterattacks, especially on American sites in neighboring Iraq, the United States has begun evacuating part of its personnel from the West Asia region.
Trump Deploys More Troops to Los Angeles Than Iraq and Syria Combined Amid Nationwide Unrest
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In a report by ABC News, some 4,800 soldiers, 4,000 of them National Guard and more than 700 active-duty Marines, have been mobilized in Los Angeles. This number exceeds the number of troops deployed in Iraq, which stands at 2,500, and in Syria, which stands at 1,500, marking the magnitude of the operation at home.
Trump Calls Middle East a ‘Dangerous Place,’ Announces Partial US Troop Withdrawal Amid Iran Strains
Siddhant Kumar -
The comments followed a report by Reuters that Washington is making preparations for a partial pullout of personnel from its embassy in Baghdad. Furthermore, armed forces families based in different regions of the country are being offered a chance to voluntarily leave, according to several US and Iraqi officials.
White House: Trump Says He ‘Appreciates’ Elon Musk’s Regret After Heated Feud
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Appearing with reporters on Wednesday (U.S. time), Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "The President noted the statement that Elon released this morning and he is thankful for it. We are still focused on the business of the American people."
India Rejects US ‘Take-It-or-Leave-It’ Trade Demands on Sensitive Market Access: Report
Kumar Manoj -
Washington is reportedly demanding aggressively more market access in these sectors, while New Delhi is concerned about protecting domestic priorities and balancing the outcome more fairly, a report in Mint said quoting informed sources.
Elon Musk Admits Regret Over Trump-Related Posts: ‘Went Too Far…'
Kumar Manoj -
The estrangement started after Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, had distanced himself from the advisory position in the government and criticized the latest tax bill proposed by the Republican Party. The conflict quickly snowballed into a now-deleted tweet from Musk where he made a shocking accusation.
Protests Erupt Nationwide Following LA Demonstrations, Spreading to New York, Chicago and Beyond
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​​​​​​​Police helicopters flew overhead as marchers passed by stopped buses, including one Chicago Transit Authority bus spray-painted with anti-ICE and anti-police rhetoric. The Chicago Tribune reported that no arrests were made immediately.
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