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Pentagon Hires Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter for Sensitive Military Office, Report Says

A convicted participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been hired by the Trump administration to work inside a Pentagon office responsible for overseeing some of the nation's most sensitive military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Latin Times

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near ‌the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Bangkok Post

Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacks

The US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade Act. This move, targeting imports made with forced labor, coincides with ongoing trade talks. While the US cites unfair competition, India objects, preferring negotiation over unilateral measures, potentially…

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New US tariff plan targets EU and dozens of economies over forced labour imports

The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington.

Euronews

Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chief

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear security. Iran links the conflicts, warning of a ceasefire unraveling. Israeli ground operations intensify. US President Trump pressures Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt strikes. Civilian casualties rise as displacement crises deepen.

The Economic Times

'20 minutes of terror': AI voice impersonation scams

WASHINGTON - Liz Benz still believes the distressed caller's voice was her son's -- the tone, enunciation and cadence all matched her 16-year-old.

Bangkok Post

Oil Price Today (June 3): Crude oil nears $100 again as Iran launches attack in fresh escalation. What are experts saying?

Middle East tensions escalated as Iran launched missiles, prompting U.S. strikes and rattling oil markets. Brent and WTI crude prices saw a notable increase. Diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled, with mixed signals on negotiations. The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a key focus for traders amid ongoing…

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Gold eases on stronger oil as fresh Mideast hostilities erupt

Gold prices dipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fueled crude oil gains, intensifying inflation and interest rate hike concerns. Renewed Gulf hostilities and stalled diplomacy between Washington and Tehran contributed to the market's unease. Investors now await key U.S. employment data to assess the Federal Reserve's next monetary…

The Economic Times

Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fresh strikes

Trump’s attempts to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran remain in jeopardy – key US politics stories from Tuesday 2 June

The Guardian - US

In The Room | Mandelson files: 1,504 pointless pages?

After 83 days of waiting, the government has finally released the second tranche of files on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to Washington.

The Independent UK

'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."

Bangkok Post

Trump to attend new White House press gala after shooting

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner on July 24, after a shooting incident disrupted the gala event in April.

Bangkok Post

White House press gala rescheduled after shooting

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A White House correspondents gala at which a gunman tried to storm the event attended President Donald Trump has been rescheduled for next month with enhanced security, the organizers said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world's 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are "unreasonable'' and that "burden or restrict U.S. commerce

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The Guardian - US

‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief

Bill Pulte, who does not have any national intelligence experience, is nicknamed ‘Little Trump’ among some

The Times of India

'Iran was building conventional shield': Rubio defends US war against Tehran at Senate hearing

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday defended Washington's military posture toward Iran, arguing that Tehran had been attempting to build up conventional weapons capabilities as a "shield" to protect its nuclear programme.

Roll Call

He hasn’t been seen in months. The Congressional Record disagrees

It’s been nearly three months since he last cast a vote on the House floor, but Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. has been keeping busy — or at least trying to look like he is. In the New Jersey Republican’s absence, five speeches under his name have appeared in the…

The Guardian - US

NWSL final is set to return to Washington’s Audi Field this year

The championship game was last played in Washington in 2022 and will return to what has become one of the premier venues in women’s soccer

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The Economic Times

Trump’s Iran gamble gets riskier as a new player enters the room

President Trump intervened personally in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, halting Israeli strikes on Beirut to preserve Iran nuclear talks. This action elevates Hezbollah from a proxy to a key player in diplomatic strategy, linking battlefield dynamics in Lebanon directly to negotiations with Iran.

Euronews

IRGC says Iran has more 'trump cards' up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread

A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday's suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.

The National (Scotland)

What newly released files reveal about Peter Mandelson, Palantir and No 10

THOUSANDS of new documents relating to Keir Starmer’s decision to give the prestigious Washington ambassador job to Peter Mandelson were released…

The Times of India

The art of the heel: Donald Trump makes more u-turns on Iran

TOI correspondent from Washington: One day US President Donald Trump declares that prolonged negotiations with Iran are "boring." The next day he predicts a breakthrough agreement "within a week." On another, he hints that military action remains very much on the table.

Bangkok Post

Trump names inexperienced loyalist as intelligence chief

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday — and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies.

The Economic Times

US SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases

Musk called the settlement a fair, adequate ‌and reasonable resolution where "each ⁠side gave ⁠something up and each side gained something," according to a Monday night filing in the Washington, D.C., federal court.

International Business Times UK

'Vandalism' or Accident? Over 30 Gallons of Fuel Spill on National Mall During America's 250th Anniversary

A fuel spill at the National Mall after a 250th anniversary event prompts environmental cleanup and raises questions about vandalism.

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