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S. Korea closely coordinating Lee-Trump summit with U.S.: presidential office
Yonhap News Agency
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June 19, 2025
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are coordinating the details of a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump after their planned meeting at the recent Group of Seven (G7) summit was...
Senate passes bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing
Huron County View - Michigan
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June 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing. Peters’ Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act would strengthen federal efforts to...
U.S. approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, marking milestone in global fight
KABB - Texas
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many...
United States: Millions march against Trump in ‘No Kings’ protests
Green Left
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June 18, 2025
More than 5 million people turned out in more than 2000 cities and towns across the United States on June 14 to oppose President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant, racist policies and his moves to establish himself as dictator. More than 200,000...
U.S. Govt Returns 3 Indonesian Cultural Heritage Artifacts
Tempo.co
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June 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Consulate General in New York signed an agreement with the U.S. government for the return of three Indonesian cultural heritage artifacts on Tuesday, June 17. This was announced by Renita Moniaga, a counselor at...
U.S. Signals Possible Evacuation Plans for Americans in Israel
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States clarified on Wednesday that there was no formal announcement regarding assistance for private citizens wishing to leave Israel. However, hours later, the US Embassy in Jerusalem revealed it was exploring evacuation...
US 'Doomsday Plane' Built To Survive Nuclear Attack Reaches Washington As Donald Trump Weighs Strike On Iran
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Live Mint) As US President Donald Trump considers a potential strike on Iran's nuclear facilities , one of the US' Doomsday Planes flew to Joint Base Andrews in Washington on Wednesday. The E-4B Nightwatch, an aircraft specifically built...
U.S. Issues Notice on Visa Applications Affecting Kenyans
Kenyans.co.ke
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June 19, 2025
It is a relief for Kenyans wishing to study in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the reopening of the international student visa processing following temporary suspensions. On May 27, Trump suspended appointments for new...
President Boakai Establishes Task Force to Address U.S. Concerns, Avert Travel Ban
GNN Liberia
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June 19, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formed a high-level Presidential Task Force to address pressing concerns raised by the United States government. The move comes in response to worries that, if not resolved, could result...
U.S. to resume issuing int'l student visas, add tougher online checks
Kyodo News+
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The U.S. government on Wednesday said it will resume procedures for issuing international student visas at overseas embassies, but will require all applicants to make their social media accounts public to enable thorough screening. The move comes...
U.S. Steel deal helps America compete with China: Nippon Steel CEO
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO -- Nippon Steel's CEO said his company's $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel can help America regain its manufacturing clout in Washington's continuing battle with China for global economic leadership. "The U.S. is a clear loser to China...
U.S. political violence is landing on the doorstep now, with deadly effect
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 19, 2025
The recent shootings at the homes of Minnesota state lawmakers, which have left two people dead, are a "grim milestone" in the ongoing history of American political violence. That's the assessment of analyst Riley McCabe, who helped compile a...
U.S. vs. Iran: War on the brink
News.Az
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Editor's note: Moses Becker is a special commentator on political issues for News.Az, a PhD in political science and an expert on interethnic and interreligious relations. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not...
U.S. National Parks show that government can be good | Column
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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When I was a kid, my family would spend a few weeks each summer driving from one national park to the next. My brothers and I would bicker, crammed into the back seat, but we were blown away each time we arrived. David Newheiser [ DNEWHEISER |...
Senators Ask Hegseth About Domestic Deployment of U.S. Troops
The New York Times
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June 18, 2025
“Have you given the order, um, for — to be able to shoot at unarmed protesters in any way? I’m just asking the question. Don’t laugh. Like the whole country — And by the way, my colleagues across the aisle,” “What is that based on? What evidence...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling angers Texas parents of transgender children
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 opinion that backed a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming for minors angered but didn't surprise families who have raised children who are transgender in Texas. It further cements the Texas ban on gender-affirming...
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that restricts transgender medical care
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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June 19, 2025
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law restricting some medical treatments for transgender minors. That law was challenged by the Biden administration and three families arguing the treatments are lifesaving...
Senator Schmitt leads hearing on alleged cover-up of President Biden's mental decline
Columbia News - Missouri
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June 18, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric SchmittSenator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) led a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on what he described as a cover-up of President Joe Biden's mental...
Senator Schmitt questions President Biden's mental fitness and seeks records
Columbia News - Missouri
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June 18, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric SchmittSenator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt Senator Eric Schmitt recently appeared on Fox News to express his concerns regarding President Joe Biden's mental health and the potential...
U.S. Biathlon, Paul Smith’s College extend partnership
Lake Placid News - New York
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PAUL SMITHS — U.S. Biathlon and Paul Smith’s College recently announced the extension of their strategic education partnership through June 2028, with the intent to advance the sport of biathlon in the United States and expand opportunities for...