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world3 days ago
U.S. Grants Ukraine License to Manufacture Patriot Missiles
The United States granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missiles domestically. Officials described the move as a long-term investment, while some analysts questioned whether Ukraine can sustain production costs.
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foxnews.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Refugee Admissions Shifted Almost Entirely to South Africa in Fiscal 2026
Nearly all refugees admitted to the United States in fiscal year 2026 came from South Africa. The change followed a suspension of the refugee program and an exception for one group.
Al Jazeerapolitics7 days ago
Cuba Suffers Third Nationwide Blackout Since January
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year after the national electricity system disconnected. The blackout follows an oil blockade imposed in January that has restricted fuel supplies for power plants.
cnet.comworld15 days ago
U.S. Offers Plane Ticket and $2,100 for TPS Holders to Self-Deport
The Department of Homeland Security will provide a plane ticket and $2,100 to migrants holding Temporary Protected Status who choose to leave the United States. The offer follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits ending protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria.
france24.comworld16 days ago
Cuba Expands Solar Power with Chinese Imports as U.S. Oil Restrictions Persist
China is assisting Cuba with a rapid increase in solar capacity as U.S. restrictions limit fuel imports. Imports of panels and batteries have risen sharply, enabling dozens of new parks. France 24 reported from Havana.
theiranproject.comfinance17 days agoUpdated
Brent Crude Dips Below Pre-War Level While Hormuz Crossings Stay Below Average
Global benchmark Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel on 25 June before rising to $73.23. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased since the US partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics23 days ago
White House reviews travel rules for Iran team ahead of Seattle match
Officials are discussing adjustments to entry and exit timing for Iran's national football team before its June 27 group-stage game in Seattle. The team is currently based in Mexico and limited to 24-hour visits under existing restrictions.
nbcnews.compolitics25 days ago
Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan repatriated to Vietnam
A 44-year-old Vietnamese man sent to South Sudan under a U.S. third-country deportation program returned to Vietnam on Friday after more than a year in detention. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation at a press briefing.
France 24science25 days ago
U.S. Opens Trade Investigation Into German Drug Pricing
The United States Trade Representative launched a probe on Thursday into whether Germany underpays for innovative medicines. The move follows months of talks and could lead to tariffs.
rte.ieai27 days ago
U.S. Shifts Focus to AI Protectionism at G7 Summit
The G7 is now directing attention to artificial intelligence policy amid new U.S. restrictions on access to certain AI models. The changes mark a move toward protectionist measures in the technology sector.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics28 days ago
Remittance Platform Halts Cuba Transfers After U.S. Policy Change
One of the main online platforms used by Cubans in the United States to send money, food, and clothing to relatives on the island is ending operations. The change follows increased pressure on the Cuban government by the Trump administration.
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medpagetoday.comscience28 days ago
Cuba Reports Lower Cancer Survival Rate and Disrupted Medical Care
A Cuban state-run media report states that child cancer survival rates have fallen and that dialysis, surgery, and vaccine programs face disruption. The report links the changes to fuel shortages and limits on imports that began earlier this year.
Japan Timespolitics28 days agoUpdated
Western Trading Framework Proposed for Critical Minerals
The plan would explore price supports, market standards, subsidies or guaranteed purchases. Negotiations continue amid concerns over cost and governance.
ABC Newsworld31 days ago
ICE Detains Over 4,800 Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Parents of 14,450 U.S.-Born Children in First Eight Months of 2025
An ABC News analysis of ICE data shows that only 3% of those detained had a violent felony conviction. More than 400,000 individuals without violent criminal records have been affected.
france24.compolitics32 days ago
U.S. plans first deportation flight to Central African Republic
The Trump administration is preparing to send nearly two dozen migrants, including at least two Iranian women, to the Central African Republic on Thursday. The flight would also include people from Afghanistan and Syria.
The Independentsports26 days agoUpdated
U.S. Bars Somali Referee From 2026 World Cup Over Alleged Terror Links Despite Valid Visa
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices and said the organization cannot override U.S. entry decisions one day before the 48-nation tournament opens.
thehindu.comfinance38 days ago
U.S. to Add 40 Million Barrels to Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Energy Secretary Wright said the United States will replenish the reserve by 40 million barrels once the Iran conflict concludes. The announcement was reported by Fox Business.
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cnbc.compolitics38 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Travel Agency for Cuba Trips
The agency faces penalties after facilitating travel to Cuba. Officials warned that anyone providing services to the sanctioned entity risks enforcement action.
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PBSpolitics40 days ago
U.S. Proposes 10-12.5% Tariffs on Imports From 60 Trading Partners After Supreme Court Struck Down Prior Levies
The Trump administration released a plan late Tuesday to impose new duties after an investigation into forced-labor goods. Sixteen economies would face 10% tariffs and 44 others would face 12.5% tariffs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld40 days ago
Iran-backed Iraqi militias signal plans to place weapons under state control
Several Iran-backed Iraqi militias have indicated they will transfer weapons to government oversight. The move follows reported U.S. pressure on the groups.
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nbcnews.compolitics41 days ago
U.S. Proposes Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries, Lower for Those Banning Forced Labor
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative outlined new duties tied to forced-labor rules. Rates differ by country based on existing import bans.
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60 Countries Lack Forced-Labor Import Bans, U.S. Proposes 10% Tariffs
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a report on June 2 proposing new tariffs tied to forced-labor enforcement. The plan covers countries that account for 99.4% of U.S. imports.
nbcnews.compolitics41 days ago
U.S. Proposes Targeted Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners for Failing to Block Forced-Labor Imports
The Trump administration proposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on dozens of trading partners accused of failing to block imports made with forced labor. The move uses Section 301 authority after earlier tariff systems were struck down by courts.
interestingengineering.comfinance43 days ago
BLSK Energy Signs Research Agreement with Argonne Lab on Nuclear Waste Pyroprocessing
BLSK Energy and Argonne National Laboratory will commercialize pyroprocessing to recover fuel from U.S. nuclear waste. The project targets a pilot plant by 2034 amid administration efforts to cut reliance on Russian uranium.
thehindu.comworld43 days ago
Ukraine Formally Requests U.S. License to Manufacture PATRIOT Missiles Domestically
Ukraine has formally asked the United States for permission to manufacture PATRIOT interceptors inside the country. The move targets a global shortage of missiles used to counter Russian ballistic attacks.
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upi.comscience44 days ago
U.S. to Treat Americans with Ebola in European Hospitals Instead of Domestic Facilities
Administration officials said on May 28, 2026 that infected Americans will instead be sent to European facilities still being identified by the CDC and State Department.
South China Morning Postpolitics44 days ago
DHS to Require Most Green Card Applicants to Return Home, With Case-by-Case Exceptions
The Trump administration clarified that a May 22 policy requiring most temporary visa holders to leave the country before applying for permanent residency will not apply uniformly. Officials said decisions will be made individually.
citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
Cuba Struggles With Prolonged Power Blackouts Amid Fuel Shortages
Cuba enters another month of widespread power outages caused by a near-total U.S. fuel blockade. Residents in high-rise buildings report daily disruptions to basic routines.
japantimes.co.jpworld45 days ago
U.S. foreign aid shifts toward shorter-term, transactional arrangements
The U.S. is restructuring its foreign-aid programs to emphasize shorter commitments and greater cost-sharing by recipient nations. Mozambique illustrates the change in practice.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics47 days ago
Three new drugs will show U.S. prices set under Trump most-favored-nation deals
Three medicines scheduled to launch in the coming months will be the first priced under agreements President Trump reached with 17 drugmakers. The deals require U.S. net prices roughly equal to those in other wealthy nations.
finance47 days ago
REalloys Signs 15-Year Offtake Deal for Greenland Rare Earth Output
REalloys signed a 15-year agreement last Thursday to purchase 15 percent of Phase 1 production from the Tanbreez deposit in southern Greenland. The deal supplies heavy rare earth elements including dysprosium and terbium for use in defense and industrial applications.
citizen.co.zapolitics47 days ago
U.S. to Admit 10,000 White South Africans as Refugees This Year
The Trump administration announced it will raise the refugee cap for white South Africans by 10,000 while keeping the overall program closed to other nationalities. South African officials and Afrikaner groups rejected the claim of an emergency.
politics48 days ago
U.S. to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Kenya for Treatment
The Trump administration will send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya. The policy reverses prior practice of returning exposed citizens to the United States or Europe.
news.ycombinator.compolitics52 days ago
U.S. Requires Most Temporary Visa Holders to Leave Country for Green Card Applications
Foreigners in the United States on temporary visas must now return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency. The policy takes effect immediately except in extraordinary circumstances.
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Al Jazeeraworld52 days ago
U.S. Issues New Guidance on Green Card Applications From Temporary Visa Holders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated guidance stating that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit. The policy directs temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from their home countries in most cases.
cnbc.comfinance55 days ago
U.S. Energy Secretary Says High Gas Prices Are a Cost Everyone Pays
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that elevated gasoline prices represent a necessary burden for consumers and affirmed that fuel supplies will remain stable.
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Newsweekpolitics55 days ago
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes Near Moscow Using Domestic Weapons
Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on targets near Moscow on May 16-17. The strikes used three types of locally produced long-range drones. Russian officials reported interceptions and temporary airport closures.
upi.compolitics56 days ago
DACA Recipients Face Longer Processing Times and Policy Changes
DACA recipients report delays in renewal approvals and new restrictions on work permits and benefits. The average age of recipients is now 31, with many in their 30s and 40s holding jobs and raising families.
thehindu.compolitics57 days ago
U.S. Trade Representative Says Trump Will Receive Options on China Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump will receive policy options if investigations find that Chinese industrial overcapacity is affecting exports. The statement outlines a process for reviewing trade practices.
middleeasteye.netpolitics57 days ago
Iranian Opposition Figure Discusses Defections and U.S. Policy
Reza Pahlavi stated that 50,000 Iranian regime insiders may be prepared to defect. He described the process as delicate during a May 15 interview.
bbc.co.ukworld59 days ago
Border Patrol Reports Full Year With No Releases of Migrants Arrested at U.S.-Mexico Border
The agency recorded 8,943 arrests in April 2026 with zero releases, down sharply from nearly 129,000 arrests and more than 68,000 releases in April 2024. Officials credited expanded detention, faster deportations and curtailed asylum claims. Total unauthorized migrant encounters…
The Independentpolitics59 days ago
Latin American Nationals Deported by US to Congo Remain in Limbo
Fifteen Latin American nationals deported from the United States to Congo under the current administration's third-country deportation policy are confined to a hotel in Kinshasa as their visas near expiration. One Colombian woman described being sent there despite a U.S. judge's…
rnz.co.nzworld60 days ago
UK Halves Contribution to Global Climate Fund After US Pulls $4 Billion Pledge
The world’s largest state-backed climate fund will lose half its funding from the UK following the cancellation of a $4 billion U.S. pledge in 2025. The developments mark a significant reduction in support for the fund from two of its largest historical contributors. @business re…
theyeshivaworld.compolitics67 days ago
U.S. Spent $44 Million on Agreements to Deport 17,400 Immigrants to Third Countries
A report by Human Rights First and Refugees International found the Trump administration has sent more than 17,400 immigrants to at least 21 countries with which they have no ties since taking office. The agreements include payments totaling more than $44 million to nations inclu…
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news.sky.compolitics69 days ago
14-Year-Old Afghan Girl at Qatar Camp Appeals for U.S. Resettlement
Zahra, a 14-year-old Afghan girl at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, released a video message asking first lady Melania Trump to help secure US resettlement for her family and around 1,100 other Afghans with NATO ties. The appeal follows the Trump administration halting their processin…
rte.iepolitics70 days ago
Energy Prices at $100 Instead of Predicted $300 and Expected to Decline Further
Energy prices have reached $100, lower than the anticipated $300, and are projected to decrease more. Significant energy supplies are currently on ships worldwide but are restricted due to seizure by an adversarial entity. Efforts are underway to address the situation.
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Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Files for Creditor Protection Citing 74% Diamond Price Drop
The operator of Canada's Ekati Diamond Mine sought court protection this week after diamond prices fell 74 percent, threatening operations and hundreds of jobs. The company received $175 million in federal loans last year but faces $655 million in total debts. The filing highligh…
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rediff.compolitics71 days agoUpdated
UK Government Relaxes Airport Slot Rules
The UK government has eased 'use it or lose it' rules for airline slots to prevent summer holiday disruptions amid soaring jet fuel costs from the ongoing Iran war. Oil prices have surged to levels not seen since 2022, prompting flight cancellations worldwide and economic warning…
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Earthworks / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)finance75 days ago
Marathon Petroleum Shares Rise Following Dividend Announcement and Energy Sector Gains
Marathon Petroleum Corp. shares increased in overnight trading after the company declared a quarterly dividend. The rise followed a broader surge in the energy sector amid reports of discussions on sustaining an Iran blockade. Shares of other companies like Chevron and Exxon Mobi…
The Guardianfinance75 days ago
US Calls for Repatriation of Citizens from Syrian Camps; Australia Declines
The Trump administration is in active communication with countries to facilitate the repatriation of citizens detained in Syrian camps following the fall of Islamic State. A group of Australian women and children who left al-Roj camp are stuck in Damascus due to the Australian go…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics81 days ago
Border Patrol Chief Defends Trump Administration Immigration Policies
A Border Patrol chief stated that the Trump administration's immigration policies aim to protect the public. He described them as neither harsh nor inhumane. He advised individuals to use ports of entry for legal processes.
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U.S. Lawmaker Describes AI as Double-Edged Sword in Financial Services
A U.S. lawmaker stated that artificial intelligence offers both opportunities and risks in financial services. The statement highlighted potential benefits for access and opportunity alongside concerns about its use in sophisticated scams. This was reported during an event covere…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld86 days ago
Cuban Immigrant's Death Marks 48th in ICE Custody Since January 2025
A 27-year-old Cuban immigrant died in what Immigration and Customs Enforcement described as a presumed suicide while in custody. The incident occurred on April 12, 2026, and is the 48th such death since January 2025. Officials reported the details in a notification to Congress.
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Office of Andy Biggs, US Congress / Wikimedia (Public domain)world87 days ago
Huawei Equipment Removed from Panama Canal Zone Under U.S. Policy
Huawei telecommunications and security equipment is being removed from the Panama Canal zone and replaced with alternatives from the United States or allied nations. This development is attributed to policies implemented by the Trump administration. The Panama Canal serves as a m…
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