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Trump attacks past US policy in speech to new Army officers

Trump vows to end 'woke' military policies, dismisses alliances, and calls for a dominant U.S. armed forces

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Trump expands Apple tariff threat to all smartphones

Apple has announced plans to shift some production to other countries, including India, but Trump said this would not satisfy his demands

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US senators upbeat about mending Canada ties after PM meeting

US senators said the strained relationship has been hard for Americans too, especially in states that border Canada

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Syria hails US lifting of Assad-era sanctions

The Syrian Arab Republic called the move “a positive step toward easing the country’s humanitarian and economic hardships”

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Pilot, all 5 passengers killed in San Diego plane crash

At least 10 homes in San Diego's Murphy Canyon were struck by debris, while the crash site was strewn with charred cars and fiberglass

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Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon

The measures bar credentialed reporters from most of the Department of Defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, unless they have an official approval

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Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students

Harvard enrolled nearly 6,800 international students in its current school year, equal to 27% of total enrollment

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Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrollment of foreign students

Harvard says the government’s decision seeks to eliminate a quarter of its student body, international students who are vital to the University and its mission

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Pakistan to offer US firms concessions on mining investment in tariff talks, says minister

Jam Kamal says Pakistan will offer US businesses opportunities to invest in mining projects in Balochistan province through joint ventures

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Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome

Talks began in April, highest-level contact since US quit 2015 nuclear accord

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Trump spoke to Netanyahu over Iran deal, DC shooting

Trump says Iran deal talks “moving in right direction” but warns of possible “very negative” outcome

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North America

US senators upbeat about mending Canada ties after PM meeting

US senators said the strained relationship has been hard for Americans too, especially in states that border Canada

Pilot, all 5 passengers killed in San Diego plane crash

At least 10 homes in San Diego's Murphy Canyon were struck by debris, while the crash site was strewn with charred cars and fiberglass

Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon

The measures bar credentialed reporters from most of the Department of Defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, unless they have an official approval

US tightens security after murder of Israeli embassy staff

Authorities probing shooting as terrorism and hate crime; court hearing set for June 18

US formally lifts sanctions on Syria: Treasury Dept

Sanctions relief extends to Syria's new government with conditions related to terrorism and security for minorities

Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students

Harvard enrolled nearly 6,800 international students in its current school year, equal to 27% of total enrollment

Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrollment of foreign students

Harvard says the government’s decision seeks to eliminate a quarter of its student body, international students who are vital to the University and its mission

Trump re-escalates trade threats, aiming at Apple, European Union

It is not clear if Trump can levy a tariff on an individual company

The Damocles sword of tariffs

Tariffs will continue to be used as a negotiating tool, with intermittent taxes replacing blanket tariffs

Pakistan to offer US firms concessions on mining investment in tariff talks, says minister

Jam Kamal says Pakistan will offer US businesses opportunities to invest in mining projects in Balochistan province through joint ventures

Suspect charged with murder in fatal DC shooting of two Israel embassy aides

Rodriguez charged with two counts of first-degree murder in killing widely condemned as act of antisemitism

Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome

Talks began in April, highest-level contact since US quit 2015 nuclear accord

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Harvard calls move illegal and retaliatory, says it threatens harm to university community and academic mission

Homeland Security blocking Harvard’s ability to enroll international students

Homeland Security says Harvard coordinated with the CCP, fostered violence and antisemitism on campus

Trump spoke to Netanyahu over Iran deal, DC shooting

Trump says Iran deal talks “moving in right direction” but warns of possible “very negative” outcome

Person in custody after reported shooting at CIA headquarters

The main gate to the CIA HQ was closed, and employees were told to use alternate routes after the incident

Iran warns Israel, US against any attack on its nuclear sites

Iran threatens "special measures" if threats persist, urges US restraint ahead of nuclear talks in Rome