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Trump Seeks $88 Billion In Extra Funding, Mostly For Iran War
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, according to AFP journalists.
Powerful 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.
"It Wasn't Our Missile": Trump Denies US Role In Deadly Iran School Strike
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Trump Says Any Fees On Shipping Through Hormuz "Unacceptable"
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that it would be 'unacceptable' to him if the Iran deal included any kind of fees on shipping or maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Clashes With Republican Senators Over Iran War
Four Republicans joined Democrats in adopting a largely symbolic resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran or seek congressional authorization to continue them.
Zelensky Is "Courageous", Doing "Pretty Well" Against Russia: Trump
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky -- whom he previously said lacked the "cards" to win -- is doing well in the war against invading Russian forces.
"We Were Let Down" By Allies On Iran War: Trump Tells NATO Chief
US President Donald Trump told NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was "let down" by members of the transatlantic alliance who did not back his war against Iran.
Israeli Strikes Kill 2 In Lebanon, Hezbollah Accuses It Of Truce Violation
Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 with rocket fire at Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.
Zohran Mamdani-Backed Leftist Candidates Win New York Democratic Primaries
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for Congress on Tuesday, underlining the surge of the left in US politics as Democrats grow disillusioned with the party establishment.
Netherlands Confirms First Case Of Euthanasia Involving Child Under 12 Since Law Change
The Netherlands remains one of only a few countries that allow euthanasia for young children; Belgium has permitted it since 2014.
Mossad Planned Attack On Asim Munir In Switzerland, Analyst Claims
Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar made the claim during a conversation with Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur and political commentator Mario Nawfal on his X handle.
Hantavirus Outbreak Should Formally End On July 2: WHO
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which sparked international alarm, should be formally declared over on July 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday.
Judge Bars Trump From Implementing Proof Of Citizenship Requirement To Vote
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump's efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban.
Musk 'Poorer' By $363 Billion After SpaceX Wipeout, Loses Trillionaire Tag
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk's net worth has dropped to around $957 billion after reaching a record $1.32 trillion on June 16.
Bill Gates Admits To 3 Affairs, Claims Epstein Tried To Blackmail Him
During a closed-door testimony before the US House Oversight Committee, Gates admitted to having affairs with three women and said Epstein knew about two of them.
Watch: Rs 1.49 Crore Range Rover Swept Away By Tide During Failed Van Rescue
Eyewitnesses reportedly said the owners rejected advice from locals and kept trying to free the vehicles themselves.
Pak Man Kept French Wife Trapped For 10 Years. Son Gets Cops To Free Her
The woman, identified as French national Sylvie Yasmina, told police that her husband was "very violent" and abused the family "on a daily basis", according to local reports.
US Supreme Court Ruling Eases Deportation Rules For Green Card Holders: What It Means
Green card holders travelling abroad now face difficulties at the US border if they have pending criminal legal issues.
