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Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge

Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovation

The Guardian - US

A tale of two deals: Trump's 'infinity' inspections meets Iran's 'not so fast'

TOI correspondent from Washington: One side believes that it has come away with a deal. The other side is still dealing with the idea of a deal. It turns out that the US-Iran peace agreement purportedly pounded out during talks in the Alps has more holes than Swiss cheese.

The Times of India

Democrats seek probe of Secret Service disbursements

Top Democratic appropriators are calling on the Government Accountability Office to probe the Trump administration’s release of nearly $400 million of taxpayer funds for a White House East Wing modernization project that includes a ballroom. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, who is the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, and…

Roll Call

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Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000…

The Economic Times

Former Pinochet agents convicted over 1976 Washington DC carbomb murder

Attack targeted former Chile ambassador Orlando Letelier and his US colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt

The Guardian - US

From Bolsonaro and Bukele to Fujimori and De la Espriella: Trump and Latin America's rightward turn

Soon after the US president first moved into the White House, his policies and outspoken backing for certain candidates inspired a new wave of Latin American leaders now shaping the continent’s future.

Euronews

The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war

Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war

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'Nuclear inspection in Iran to be highest': Trump says blockade to resume if Iran goes back on deal

US President Donald Trump announced Iran has agreed to long-term nuclear facility monitoring and financial concessions, with Washington easing Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions. Trump claimed this secures "Nuclear Honesty" and an open Strait, citing record oil flow. However, Iranian officials disputed the scope of nuclear inspections, stating previously targeted…

The Times of India

Trump Threatens New Lawsuit Against ABC News Over Reflecting Pool Coverage

President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is preparing to sue ABC News over its reporting on vandalism at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., accusing the network of omitting key details about previous renovation efforts under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Latin Times

Israel, US parting ways? Netanyahu says Iran war 'not over', seeks arms independence

Speaking during a meeting with reserve combat officers in Gush Etzion in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu stressed the need for Israel to strengthen its domestic defence industry despite continued support from Washington. "I greatly appreciate the support we have received - and that I have secured over the years…

The Times of India

Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

Iran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap for broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin…

The Economic Times

Nationals pitchers shut down high-powered Phillies in win

Foster Griffin delivered a stellar performance, pitching 7 1/3 innings as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead's homers powered Washington's offense, while Griffin's strong outing secured his eighth win. The Phillies' Brandon Marsh managed a solo home run, but couldn't spark a comeback.…

The Economic Times

Trump’s upgrade of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become a disaster. Why is it causing so much outrage?

US President Donald Trump loves to regale anyone within range of his decades of experience with real estate and building, his thorough knowledge of steel, concrete, stones, paints, plasters, gold, colours – all the materials that bring buildings, plazas, memorials and parks to purpose and vibrancy.

The Conversation

It’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor

The symbolic power of a stagnant pond beneath Lincoln’s statue has proven irresistible for the president’s critics

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France 24

Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities

Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated.

Bangkok Post

Iran won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

TEHRAN - Iran said on Tuesday that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland.

The Independent UK

White House UFC attack plot: Two more arrested as federal probe expands

Authorities have arrested two more people in Missouri and Washington state in connection with a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House earlier this month

International Business Times UK

Ex-Olympian David Hearn Detained for 5 Hours After Touching Reflecting Pool, Trump Claims 'Vandalism'

Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested for allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool, sparking controversy amid claims of vandalism and scrutiny over the pool's renovation issues.

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The Independent UK

Building a Carving Community Inside Washington State Corrections

A unique totem pole carving program has been established at Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Washington

The Times of India

3-year-old boy crushed to death by stone monument in New York rushed to hospital where mum worked as nurse

What began as a family outing at a park in Washington state ended in tragedy when a 3-year-old boy was crushed by a large stone monument that toppled over within seconds, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents.

Latin Times

Who is Chris Butler, the Hare Krishna-linked leader allegedly connected to Tulsi Gabbard?

A Washington Post investigation has thrust a little-known spiritual leader back into the national spotlight, raising fresh questions about the influence Chris Butler may have had on former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard throughout her political career.

Roll Call

This week: Lawmakers feel the summer sweat

The solstice this weekend marked the start of astronomical summer — and in Washington, D.C., that means the legislative clock is ticking. Lawmakers are eager to head home and campaign on a housing bill that’s nearing passage, but progress on several other issues has stalled, and it’s unclear whether a…

The Economic Times

US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce deal

Washington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21. This move, part of an interim deal to de-escalate tensions, offers significant relief to Iran's energy sector. The decision could boost Iranian oil shipments, potentially alleviating global…

Bangkok Post

Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chief with a divided legacy, dies

WASHINGTON — Alan Greenspan, the longtime United States Federal Reserve (Fed) chief who presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis, has died.

Euronews

Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats

JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder".

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