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Trump floats possibility of charging fees for Hormuz Strait passage

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Trump says the US will impose fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington and Tehran fail to reach a final agreement, following Iran's declaration to close the strait.

Reflecting pool bottom paint peeling after $14 million renovation

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The reflecting pool's iconic blue paint is peeling and algae has reappeared just two weeks after a major renovation project in Washington.

South Korea says Trump to shift focus to North Korea

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South Korean president states Trump believes it is time to address North Korea's nuclear issue after reaching an agreement with Iran.

Special envoy and mr. Trump's son-in-law 'arrive in Switzerland for talks with iran'

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Special envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly heading to Switzerland to resume negotiations with iran after a preliminary agreement was signed.

Notable sideline exchanges among G7 leaders

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Off-the-record conversations inadvertently captured by microphones at the G7 summit revealed a rare, intimate, and humorous side of world leaders.

Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar

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President Trump unveiled an aircraft he praised as a "flying White House", converted from a plane gifted by Qatar, expected to replace the old Air Force One.

Italian prime minister angered, denies 'begging for photo with Trump'

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Italian prime minister Meloni accused president Trump of "fabricating stories" after the US leader claimed she "begged for a photo" with him at the G7 summit.

Trump: My power has no limits

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President Trump states conflict with Iran demonstrates US military strength and asserts 'no limits' to his power.

Trump: Iran deal is a victory for the US

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President Trump hailed a document ending hostilities with Iran as a "victory" for the US, dismissing criticisms of the agreement.

Defense Secretary Hegseth: NATO has been a paper tiger for too long

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Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes NATO for over-reliance on the US, calls for building a 3.0 version of the alliance.

South Korean first lady seals golf game with Trump via pinky promise

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced he would prepare for a golf game with US President Donald Trump, after their spouses sealed the arrangement with a pinky promise.

President Trump signs agreement with Iran

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A White House official shared a video of President Trump signing a document with Iran, aiming to end the conflict between the two nations.

Fed holds interest rates steady for fourth consecutive time

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The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its interest rates during its fourth policy meeting of the year, aligning with market expectations.

How the US overcame skepticism to reach an agreement with Iran

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Despite lingering doubts about Iran's commitments, US officials agreed that the agreement still needed to be signed, as the conflict ultimately had to conclude.

Trump threatens renewed bombing if Iran 'misbehaves'

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President Trump declared he is ready to resume airstrikes against Iran if the nation 'misbehaves' following a preliminary agreement between the two countries.

President Trump jokes 'I'm the boss' when arriving late to G7 meeting

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President Trump humorously declared "I'm the boss", seemingly to explain why he was late for a meeting at the G7 summit in France.

Japanese public outraged over Trump's political appropriation of 'anime treasures'

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President Trump and his administration's repeated use of Japanese animation imagery online is sparking widespread public backlash in Japan.