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Trump Asked to Raise Abduction Issue
Japanese families of North Korean abduction victims seek US support in possible talks with Kim, with US officials expressing support for resolving the issue
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Donald Trump
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Boeing Deal Hopes Fade
US-China summit unlikely to yield new Boeing agreement, sources indicate, as negotiations stall
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South Korea Urges US to Ease North Korea Sanctions
President Lee Jae Myung says current circumstances make denuclearization efforts unproductive, seeks US cooperation to address nuclear issue
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No Grand Bargain Expected
Yardeni predicts limited outcome from Trump-Xi summit, citing various factors
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Xi Jinping Sets Date
China's Communist Party to gather from October 26-29 to shape the country's future
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Yuan Surges to Multi-Year High
Trump-Xi meeting looms as China eases currency controls, sparking global trade hopes
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Trump Turns Iconic Arch into Drone Hub
Former President's surprise move sparks questions about the future of drone technology and its potential uses.
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US, China Launch AI Talks
Treasury officials to discuss critical minerals in bid to ease economic tensions
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Trump Admin Waives NDAs for UFO Whistleblowers
The move allows current and former Defense Department personnel to disclose UAP-related information to the White House-directed PURSUE team without fear of reprisal, following a summer directive from President Donald Trump
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South Korea Meets Rubio
The meeting will discuss US investment and Korean Peninsula issues with South Korea's top diplomat
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Nvidia CEO to Join Trump's State Dinner for Xi
Jensen Huang set to attend high-stakes dinner hosted by US President for Chinese President Xi Jinping
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US Embassy Air Pollution Monitoring Ends, Pollution Spikes 24-33%
A new study reveals that the Trump administration's decision to stop collecting air pollution data at US embassies in 2025 led to a significant increase in local pollution levels, with a rise of 24-33% reported, according to the research
Government
Accenture Pays $25M to Settle US Govt Allegations
The consulting giant has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve claims related to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, according to a settlement with the US government
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Venezuela Joins G20 Energy Summit
The US has invited Venezuela to participate in the G20 energy summit in Houston, Texas, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war, with Venezuelan oil minister Paula Henao and PDVSA vice-president Jovanny Martinez attending
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Blanche to Brief Press
Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak to reporters in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, taking on a role similar to former press secretary Karoline Leavitt
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Trump May Release 9/11 Files
Families of 9/11 victims have asked for declassification of relevant records, which President Trump says he will consider
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Trump Meets Ireland Leaders
US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for talks with Ireland's president and prime minister before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg for a major tournament
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US National Parks Fees Raise Just $22.5m
The 'America First' pricing plan was expected to generate $90 million per year, but has fallen short with $22.5 million earned in six months from foreign tourists
Markets
US Eyes Venezuela's Minerals
After gaining access to the country's oil, the US is now seeking to tap into its mineral wealth, according to sources
World
40% of Town Lives in Poverty
Rural US hospitals merge to survive looming Medicaid cuts under Trump's administration, with several deals announced in recent months
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Russia-US Talks Yield Progress
Kremlin calls Moscow meeting with US envoys 'useful', but no breakthrough in Ukraine negotiations
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Russia Open to US, China Summit
Moscow hints at historic 3-nation meeting with US and China presidents
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Nicki Minaj Judges $1M Trump Contest
5 entrepreneurs will pitch for a $400,000 top prize in Washington, D.C. on September 18
Business
Trump's Fund Firm Diversifies
Yorkville America launches MANGOS Plus Index ETF, tracking tech giants like Meta and Nvidia, in bid to reduce reliance on politics-themed funds
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Argentina Vows Sanctions Over Falklands Oil
President Javier Milei announces plans to boost defense efforts and impose tougher sanctions on oil companies working off the British overseas territory, citing a 'clear and present danger' to Argentina's claim
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24ft 'Blue' Sculpture Removed
The Kennedy Center takes down landmark aluminum artwork gifted in 2019 amid Trump administration's renovation push and naming controversy
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Teva Joins 8 Drugmakers in $19.6B US Deal
Teva Pharmaceuticals and eight other companies have signed a deal with the US government to lower Medicaid drug prices, committing to Most Favoured Nation pricing and investing at least $19.6 billion in US manufacturing
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US Urges G20 to Impose Trade Barriers on China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for action to address China's $1.2 trillion trade surplus, citing need to protect domestic industries and job markets
Technology
USDA Shelves Cyclospora Research Amid Funding Cuts
Two research projects defunded by Congress, third project relocated from Maryland to Iowa despite record-breaking outbreak of foodborne parasite
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Trump Launches US Space Academy
NASA and Space Force to benefit from new institution, with location to be announced soon
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Ex-White House Aide Fined $172,000
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, has been ordered to pay $172,539 for using advance access to President Donald Trump's speeches to make illegal trades on a prediction-market platform, and will also repay $107,539 in profits
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Venezuela Eyes OPEC Exit
Venezuela considers leaving OPEC as US ties deepen, with Trump administration in talks to secure long-term access to its 303bn barrels of oil reserves
Sports
Artemis II Crew Wins Top US Space Medal
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28 for their historic lunar journey, which marked the first time humans traveled beyond the Moon in over 50 years
Technology
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches Aug 30
NASA will broadcast the launch live from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as the telescope sets out to study dark energy, exoplanets, and cosmic structures with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's
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1,000+ Launches
US to rival China in Moon race with daily launches, backed by Trump's new space policy and SpaceX's 10,000 flights per year plan
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Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers to Pass Through Hormuz
The move comes ahead of new US economic sanctions scheduled to be announced on Monday, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries
Markets
US Judge Strikes Down Visa Ban On 75 Countries
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's ban on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries is 'contrary to law', potentially affecting thousands of old visa applications
World
Trump Denies Directing Bessent to Intervene in Bond Market
US President Trump says Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, made the decision to increase Treasury repurchases independently, amid concerns over rising US debt and inflation
Markets
US to Pay $725m Towards $4bn UN Debt
The payment, less than 20% of the total owed, comes as the UN faces 'imminent financial collapse' due to unpaid contributions from member states, including the US