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Trump Warns UK’s Chagos Islands Agreement Is a “Big Mistake” Amid Strategic Security Debate
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticizes the agreement transferring Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius, stressing the strategic importance of Diego Garcia and urging the United Kingdom to retain control.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Sovereignty Over Diego Garcia Amid Strategic Concerns
Former US president calls on Britain not to transfer control of key Indian Ocean base, citing security and geopolitical stability
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Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
State military leaders convene security summit and simulate unmanned aerial system threats as part of broader readiness planning
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring
Leadership change reflects continued effort to tighten messaging discipline and align military communications with administration priorities
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Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws
While over thirty states enact statewide cellphone bans or restrictions in classrooms, Washington’s legislature and districts lag in formal policy action
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Carnival transforms Rio de Janeiro's streets with samba rhythms and lively celebrations
Musicians and revelers joined neighborhood 'blocos' in a colorful display of joy.
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US Successfully Transports Small Nuclear Reactor from California to Utah
The demonstration showcases rapid deployment capabilities for military and civilian nuclear power.
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Cuba adopts electric tricycles for transport amid fuel shortages
The shift comes after the US restricted oil exports from Venezuela, impacting fuel availability.
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Japan outlawed Islam
Halal foods, large mosques, public prayers, and call to prayer are all banned.
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Virginia Giuffre accuses Epstein of trafficking to powerful men for blackmail.
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New Mexico lawmakers initiate investigation into Zorro Ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein
The legislation aims to uncover details surrounding allegations of trafficking and assault at the site.
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Cuba's fuel crisis leads to mounting waste in Havana
Garbage trucks are unable to collect rubbish due to fuel shortages.
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The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax’ Targeting Income Above One Million Dollars
Democratic-backed proposal to fund schools, health care and tax relief advances to House after narrow 27 to 22 vote
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USWNT Defender Tara Rudd Commits to Washington Spirit with Contract Extension Through 2028
Reigning NWSL Defender of the Year signs long-term deal as club strengthens core ahead of 2026 season
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Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Clash Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
Political dispute erupts as federal and state leaders trade blame over handling of one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history
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Trump Appoints Close White House Aide to Fine Arts Panel Reviewing His White House Ballroom Project
President selects trusted assistant for federal commission expected to review controversial ballroom plans amid legal and preservation challenges
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Iran Nuclear Talks Continue Without Breakthrough as U.S. Military Threat Looms
Diplomatic negotiations move forward amid heightened tensions and warnings of potential American action
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Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax,’ Paving Way for First State Income Levy
Senate passes 9.9% tax on annual personal income above $1 million in a historic shift for a state long without an income tax
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Investigation Continues in Centreville as Source of Gas Leak Remains Elusive After House Explosion
More than a day after a residential blast in Virginia, crews still search for the leak amid widespread evacuations and safety concerns
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Portland General Electric Moves to Expand Footprint by Acquiring PacifiCorp Assets in Washington
PGE agrees $1.9 billion deal to take over generation, transmission and distribution operations, adding about 140,000 customers and thousands of miles of infrastructure
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California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
State leaders sign expanded partnership with Britain focused on clean energy, zero-emission transport and climate finance cooperation
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Australia, Philippines and United States Complete Fourteenth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
Joint naval and air forces conclude planned drills in the West Philippine Sea amid heightened regional tensions
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President Trump highlights Nancy Pelosi's stock market corrupted trade with her insider-information.
Questions arise over significant returns connected to Pelosi's dealings.
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Tom Pritzker resigns as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels amid Epstein ties
Pritzker expresses deep regret and acknowledges poor judgment regarding his association with Epstein.
Hillary Clinton addresses questions about her and Bill's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton claims no links, mentioning a few flights on Epstein's plane and limited interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell. This is very nice that they believe that anybody believe in anything they say.
Wendy's, Hyundai, Walmart, PepsiCo, Amazon, and others implicated in child labor law violations
Major companies reportedly hiring illegal migrant child labor.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: "The problem is that there is a one person you have to thank and it is neither Greta Thunberg, nor Landini. It's Donald J. Trump."
Nearly 80% of Somalian residents in Minnesota remain on welfare after over a decade.
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Historic UFC Event at the White House
UFC CEO says preparations are underway for a June fight card on the White House South Lawn, with final details to be settled in talks with President Trump
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Trump Praises U.S. Troops and Military Strength During Visit to Fort Bragg
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to special forces and military families, underscoring U.S. defence capabilities and recent operations
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Washington State Lawmakers Move to Limit ICE Access to Schools
Proposed legislation would restrict federal immigration enforcement activity on K-12 campuses without judicial warrants
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Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Former president says California governor’s overseas clean energy agreement is ‘inappropriate’, arguing international policy must remain under national leadership
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Melania Trump’s Office Dismisses Claims of Marital Rift Amid Renewed Speculation
Reports suggesting the First Lady is considering moving out are met with firm denials as aides emphasize family stability and privacy
Trump Invites Los Angeles Dodgers to White House After Dramatic World Series Triumph
President hails team’s comeback victory as ‘incredible champions’ and announces forthcoming White House celebration
Washington State House Approves Bill to Protect No-Cost Preventive Health Services
Legislation would ensure residents retain access to preventive care without cost-sharing by tying coverage to state and established federal recommendations
Obama Sparks Debate by Saying Aliens ‘Are Real’ Before Clarifying No Evidence of Contact
Former U.S. president’s casual remark about extraterrestrial life draws global attention and underscores shifting attitudes toward unidentified aerial phenomena
Washington City Clarifies There Is No Current Decision to Close License Plate Agency
Local officials affirm ongoing discussions but deny any finalized plan to shutter the city’s vehicle registration office
Columbia to Shut Washington Street Parking Deck in March for Major Structural Repairs
City plans roughly three-month closure as part of multi-year investment to reinforce and modernize aging downtown infrastructure
‘Us Versus Them’: Deep Political and Social Rift Erupts in Small Virginia Town
Purcellville becomes flashpoint of local division as council turmoil, legal battles and recalls reflect broader national polarization
U.S. Childhood Vaccination Policy Faces Global Contrast as Other Nations Expand Shot Recommendations
Health experts note widening gap between American guidance and broader immunization strategies adopted by countries including Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Greece
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Following a strategic discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump presses Tehran to engage constructively in renewed diplomatic talks while maintaining firm pressure
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Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
New architectural plans for the $400 million East Wing modernization reveal expansive ballroom design as project advances toward review
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Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
As global competition accelerates, policymakers debate how the United States can secure leadership in advanced robotics and automation
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A massive 17-car crash at NASCAR’s Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Documents include numerous references to former President Bill Clinton and details regarding international travel linked to Epstein
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Federal Agents Withdraw From Minnesota as Operation Metro Surge Winds Down, Leaving Limited Security Force
White House border official confirms over one thousand immigration officers have left the Twin Cities, with a modest federal contingent remaining temporarily amid ongoing enforcement and community tensions
US Partial Government Shutdown Persists as Capitol Hill Standoff Over Immigration Oversight Deepens
Funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security continues amid uncompromising negotiations between President Trump’s administration and congressional Democrats over immigration enforcement reforms
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Washington State Snowpack Falls Sharply Below Normal After Unusually Dry Winter
Four Seasons Washington Retains Sole Forbes Five-Star Status in US Capital
Trump Warns UK’s Chagos Islands Agreement Is a “Big Mistake” Amid Strategic Security Debate
Trump Urges UK to Retain Sovereignty Over Diego Garcia Amid Strategic Concerns
Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring
Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws
Carnival transforms Rio de Janeiro's streets with samba rhythms and lively celebrations
US Successfully Transports Small Nuclear Reactor from California to Utah
Cuba adopts electric tricycles for transport amid fuel shortages
Japan outlawed Islam
Virginia Giuffre accuses Epstein of trafficking to powerful men for blackmail.
New Mexico lawmakers initiate investigation into Zorro Ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Cuba's fuel crisis leads to mounting waste in Havana
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax’ Targeting Income Above One Million Dollars
USWNT Defender Tara Rudd Commits to Washington Spirit with Contract Extension Through 2028
Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Clash Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
Trump Appoints Close White House Aide to Fine Arts Panel Reviewing His White House Ballroom Project
Iran Nuclear Talks Continue Without Breakthrough as U.S. Military Threat Looms
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax,’ Paving Way for First State Income Levy
Investigation Continues in Centreville as Source of Gas Leak Remains Elusive After House Explosion
Portland General Electric Moves to Expand Footprint by Acquiring PacifiCorp Assets in Washington
California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
Australia, Philippines and United States Complete Fourteenth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
President Trump highlights Nancy Pelosi's stock market corrupted trade with her insider-information.
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Historic UFC Event at the White House
Trump Praises U.S. Troops and Military Strength During Visit to Fort Bragg
Washington State Lawmakers Move to Limit ICE Access to Schools
Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Rubio Reaffirms Transatlantic Bond at Munich Despite Strains Over Trump Policies
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
SpaceX's New Vision: Lunar City Takes Precedence Over Mars Colonization
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
U.S. House Rebukes Trump Canada Tariffs, Passes SAVE Act, and Border Laser Incident Shuts Airspace in 12-Hour Political Jolt
House GOP Passes Save America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration Amid Debate Over Election Integrity and Access
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
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