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Pentagon raises Israeli spying threat to 'critical,' its highest level
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Pentagon raises Israeli spying threat to 'critical,' its highest level

The Pentagon's DIA has elevated its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to 'critical,' citing concerns over Israeli espionage targeting senior US officials

US eyes Iranian assets to fund Gulf allies' reconstruction
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US eyes Iranian assets to fund Gulf allies' reconstruction

The US is considering redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf states hit by Iranian strikes, as ceasefire talks stall and skirmishes continue across the region

12 wounded in shooting near Toledo festival, suspects at large
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12 wounded in shooting near Toledo festival, suspects at large

At least 12 people were shot, two critically, near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Police are searching for suspects after a Saturday shootout

US shoots down two Iran drones threatening Hormuz shipping as peace talks stall
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US shoots down two Iran drones threatening Hormuz shipping as peace talks stall

The US military intercepted two Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the second such incident in as many days, as ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked

Iran says frozen assets must be released for US talks to progress
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Iran says frozen assets must be released for US talks to progress

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei says the release of $24bn in frozen assets is a test of trust for Trump, as US-Iran peace talks remain deadlocked over the funds

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
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Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy' in a leaked phone call, exposing rare public tensions between the two leaders ahead of Israel's national election

US authorizes sale of $2B in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
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US authorizes sale of $2B in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait

US State Department approved a $1.98bn counter-drone arms sale to Kuwait on Friday, sourced from Anduril, after Iranian strikes hit the Gulf state

US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up
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US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

US forces shot down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian radar sites on Saturday, in the latest flare-up threatening peace talks

Palestinians call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
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Palestinians call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation

Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour, flanked by Arab and Muslim envoys, urged Trump to use his leverage to halt Israel's annexation of Palestinian territory

Trump says US does not need Iran deal to get enriched uranium
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Trump says US does not need Iran deal to get enriched uranium

Trump told reporters the US could retrieve Iran's enriched uranium without a deal, as Khamenei declared a "decisive blow" against the US and talks stalled

Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war
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Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war

Trump hit back after the House passed a War Powers Act resolution 215-208 to halt US military action in Iran, calling the move unpatriotic and disruptive to peace talks

US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

The House passed a resolution to halt US military action in Iran as ceasefire talks stall, Iran drone strikes Kuwait's airport and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump confirms swearing at Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes
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Trump confirms swearing at Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes

Trump admitted cursing at Netanyahu in a phone call over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, saying he was 'perturbed' but still has a strong relationship with him

Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks
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Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks

Iran's foreign ministry blamed Kuwait and Bahrain for US strikes on Iranian assets as drone attacks hit Kuwait's airport and Bahrain reported overnight missile fire

US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor
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US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor

US has proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies for failing to curb trade in goods made with forced labor, with a public comment period open until July 6

Trump signs AI executive order giving government access to powerful models
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Trump signs AI executive order giving government access to powerful models

Trump signed an executive order Tuesday allowing AI companies to give the government up to 30 days of access to powerful models before public release.

US military says it 'defeated' Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf
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US military says it 'defeated' Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf

The US military defeated Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and struck Qeshm Island in self-defense, while Iran's claims of hitting US bases were denied.

Trump appoints Bill Pulte as intelligence director despite lack of national security experience
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Trump appoints Bill Pulte as intelligence director despite lack of national security experience

Trump named housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, despite a legal requirement for extensive security expertise

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister
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India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

US delegation is holding three days of talks with Indian trade officials, as the two sides seek to close negotiations.

Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report
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Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report

Axios reports Trump erupted at Netanyahu in a tense call, blocked an Israeli strike on Beirut and warned the move would isolate Israel internationally