Trump administration
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worldU.S. Designates Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, enabling sanctions and restrictions against the Taliban for holding Americans.
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worldUS Pivot to Asia in Jeopardy Amidst Escalating Iran Conflict
A protracted war in Iran threatens to derail US strategic commitments to Asia, impacting its ability to deter China and depleting critical military resources.
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cryptoEx-Trump Advisor: US Must Act on Bitcoin, Not Just Praise It
Former crypto advisor to Trump criticizes the US government's inaction on its Bitcoin holdings, urging concrete policy over mere political endorsements.
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worldUS Treasury Signals New 15% Global Tariff Imminent This Week
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicates a 15% global tariff is likely this week, aiming to replace previously struck-down import taxes and boost American manufacturing.
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techDefense Contractors Exit Anthropic AI Amidst Trump Administration Mandate
U.S. defense giants like Lockheed Martin are removing Anthropic's AI tools, signaling swift compliance with a Pentagon ban despite potential legal challenges.
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techAnthropic's Claude Rolls Out Memory Import Amidst Political Fallout
Anthropic introduces a new feature allowing users to transfer conversation history to its Claude chatbot, following a public dispute with the Trump administration.
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worldUS Labels Iran State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, Escalates Sanctions
The Trump administration officially designates Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention, enacting new sanctions and travel restrictions in response to the continued detainment of Americans.
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worldUS Authorizes Diplomatic Staff Departure from Israel Amid Iran Tensions
The U.S. State Department has authorized non-emergency personnel and their families to leave Israel due to safety risks, as negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program continue.