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"Going To Do Whatever Is Necessary": Trump On Russian Oil Waiver
The United States had eased sanctions on Russian oil in mid-March to counteract global oil shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield Could Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 20 Years
In May 2025, Trump announced that $25 billion had been earmarked for the project, estimating its total cost at $175 billion.
Trump Posts Graphic Of Venezuela As 51st US State
Trump posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st State."
At Tech Trial, Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Wanted 90% Stake In OpenAI
OpenAI counters that Musk -- who is now also an AI competitor with his xAI -- is motivated by petty revenge, having failed to seize majority control of the commercial entity.
13 Killed In Israeli Strikes In Lebanon
Israeli strikes killed 13 people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, including a soldier, a child and two rescue workers, the health ministry said.
Meta US Employees Organise Protest Against Mouse Tracking Tech
The flyers encourage staffers to sign an online petition against the move, saying "workers are legally protected when they choose to organize for the improvement of working conditions."
Exclusive: Satellite Images Confirm Pak May Be Shielding Iran's Military Aircraft
Iran sent multiple aircraft including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane to Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in April, CBS News reported
With Eye On Iran And Trade, Trump Leaves For China To Meet Xi Jinping
Donald Trump sought to downplay differences with Xi over Iran and the shadow the conflict is casting on global oil markets. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade issues, Iran war, and Taiwan.
Trump's Battleship Will Run On Nuclear Power, Carry Futuristic Weapons
The plan was included in the Navy's latest 30-year shipbuilding roadmap submitted to Congress. Unlike destroyers and frigates, which usually rely on gas turbines or diesel engines, the Trump battleship will use a nuclear reactor for propulsion.
'I Don't Trust Them': US Senator Turns On Pak Over Iranian Aircraft Claims
At a time when Islamabad had been positioning itself as a neutral channel between Washington and Tehran, a US media report suggested it had allowed Iranian military planes to park on its soil.
Oil Shock From Iran War Drives US Consumer Inflation To 3-Year High
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8 per cent year-on-year, up from March's 3.3 per cent figure, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) said.
'Failed Country, Asking For Help': Trump Announces Talks With Cuba
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the communist-ruled island as "a failed country."
Video Shows Putin Out And About In Moscow Amid 'Bunker' Reports
Putin's video, which was released late on Monday, appeared to be a visual rebuttal of those accusations and of assertions.
What Happens If UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Quits, Or Is Challenged?
Some senior cabinet ministers, according to media reports, have told Starmer to announce a plan for his exit.
Wes Streeting To Angela Rayner: Possible Contenders If UK PM Starmer Quits
The winner of any leadership race will be decided by the party's members, not the general public.
"Bing, Bing, Gone": Trump Shares AI Images Of Laser Attack On Iranian Aircraft
One image showed a US warship blasting an aircraft marked with the Iranian flag using what appeared to be a high-powered laser weapon.
Tehran, Taiwan, Trade: Trump Heads To China With Xi Holding The Upper Hand
Despite years of harsh rhetoric on China, Donald Trump has continued to publicly praise Chinese President Xi Jinping. Just last week, he described Xi as a "good man" and a "smart man" with whom he has "a very good relationship".
Nuke, Line And Sinker: Last Voyage Of North Korea-Bound Russian Ship
The Ursa Major, also known as Sparta 3, left the Russian fuel port of Ust-Luga in the Gulf of Finland in early December 2024.
OpenAI Ex-CTO Mira Murati Is Building AI That Behaves More Like Humans
AI is moving beyond prompts. Silicon Valley is now building systems that stay 'present' with users.
