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US Senate moves to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran in rare bipartisan push

The United States Senate has taken a significant step to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without approval from Congress.

A Modi-Trump meet on the cards after 16 months? Buzz over G-7 encounter next month in France

A possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 Summit in France is drawing significant attention.

Why Thomas Massie's loss in Kentucky’s Republican primary is a win for Trump

Donald Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein defeated Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie in one of the most expensive House primaries in US history. Massie’s loss highlighted Trump’s continued dominance over Republican politics and highlighted the risks faced by GOP lawmakers who openly challenge the US president

China seeks to extend US tariff truce, says it will buy 200 Boeing jets

China has said it will buy 200 Boeing aircraft while seeking an extension of its tariff truce with the United States, signalling renewed efforts to stabilise trade relations and prevent fresh escalation in bilateral tensions

EU reaches provisional trade deal with US as it seeks to head off fresh Trump tariffs

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to remove tariffs on US goods, advancing a key transatlantic trade pact and helping avert the threat of fresh tariffs from US President Donald Trump

Why is Trump’s new IRS settlement triggering allegations of ‘self-dealing’?

Donald Trump’s new settlement with the IRS has sparked accusations of “self-dealing” after the Justice Department barred future audits into past tax matters involving Trump, his family and businesses

US authorities investigate 'hate crime' motive in San Diego Mosque shooting

A shooting at a mosque complex in the US state of California left three people dead. The attack took place at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, one of the largest mosques in the region, causing panic among worshippers.

US clears $428 million military support package for India’s Apache helicopters and M777 Howitzers

The United States has approved two major military support deals for India worth a combined $428 million, further strengthening defence ties between the two countries amid growing strategic cooperation.

What comes next as Musk vs Altman trial ends? Is the AI battle only just beginning?

Elon Musk’s courtroom battle against OpenAI and Sam Altman has ended in defeat, but the explosive trial exposed major divisions over AI safety power in Silicon Valley. With OpenAI’s IPO plans moving ahead and Musk promising an appeal, the AI industry’s biggest rivalry is far from over

US approves possible Apache support sale to India months after Trump’s helicopter claims sparked row

The US has approved a $198.2 million Apache helicopter support package for India, months after Donald Trump’s controversial claims over delayed deliveries and amid wider tensions over trade and Russian oil imports

Rare earth truce? China agrees to ease US supply concerns after Beijing summit

China has agreed to address US concerns over rare earth shortages following the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, signalling a possible easing of supply chain tensions amid ongoing trade disputes

China agrees to buy at least $17 billion in US farm goods after Trump-Xi talks

China has agreed to buy at least $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually through 2028 following talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, signalling a fresh push to stabilise trade ties between the world’s two largest economies

White House prayer event sparks debate over Christian nationalism in US

A large prayer gathering backed by the White House is set to take place in Washington on Sunday, with several top officials from President Donald Trump’s administration expected to participate.

How Monica Witt, ex-US Air Force intelligence specialist, ended up being accused of spying for Iran

The FBI has refreshed its hunt for former US Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt, accused of defecting to Iran and sharing classified US defence information. From her counterintelligence career to espionage charges linked to Tehran and the IRGC, here’s everything known about one of America’s most controversial defectors