Trump wants new aircraft carriers redesigned to look more like World War II ships
The US Navy is considering redesigning its upcoming aircraft carriers because the president wants a more old-fashioned look.
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Syria Eyes Iraq Oil Pipeline to the Mediterranean as Gulf Tensions Rise
The war between Iran and Israel and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have rocked global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a force in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
World
White House says Trump was joking about making the Strait of Hormuz American territory
Donald Trump has threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” once the conflict with Iran is over. But after a backlash from Iran, the White House says Trump was joking.
World politics
Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory soon
Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory in a speech on Friday.
World politics
Alarm on USS Abraham Lincoln as crew members try to jump overboard during extended deployment
Several crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have tried to jump overboard, and according to CNN, one of them was rescued from the water. But President Trump doesn't think the crew should complain.
World
Swedish companies await U.S. tariff refunds as Electrolux gets $83 million back
The US has so far been forced to repay just over $90 billion in tariffs that the US Supreme Court has declared invalid. Electrolux is one of the Swedish companies now getting money back. However, the company has new tariffs to contend with. They are already noticeable, says Ann-Sofi Jönsson at Electrolux to TT.
Business
Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and parts
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported unmanned drones and their parts.
Business
Kennedy Center board restores Trump’s name and approves two-year renovation plan
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's name on the facade. The board also decided to move forward with a two-year renovation plan.
Entertainment
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs more Patriot missiles to survive winter and stop Russian attacks
Ukraine needs five percent of the Patriot missiles the United States has in stock to get through the winter and ten percent to destroy all of Russia's ballistic missiles, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post at end of month
White House press secretary and President Donald Trump's top spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, is stepping down. She will leave at the end of the month to "spend more time with her beautiful young children and family," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
World politics
Court blocks Trump order restricting mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the US Postal Service from implementing part of a presidential order from Donald Trump, which aimed to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.
World politics
Trump confirms he flew on different plane after security threat at NATO summit
US President Donald Trump confirms he left the NATO summit in July on a different plane than Air Force One for security reasons. "They wanted me to be on a different flight, on a different plane," Trump said, according to AP.
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Trump cuts Medicaid coverage for transgender care for minors
US President Donald Trump is removing gender-affirming care for minors from Medicaid.
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Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticized in recent weeks. Now US President Donald Trump is coming to his defense. "He is fantastic," the president writes.
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Sources: Trump hid in catering truck amid Iran threat, Washington Post reports
Spectacular new details have emerged about Donald Trump's return from the NATO summit in Ankara in July. The president was allegedly smuggled onto another plane in a catering van after reports that Iran was plotting to assassinate him, according to media reports.
World politics
Trump says he will demand compensation from Iran in peace talks
Iran wants the US to pay war reparations as part of a future peace settlement. The US president rejects that - and instead says he intends to demand money from Iran in the peace negotiations.
World politics
Syria and Iraq plan oil pipeline to the Mediterranean as Hormuz tensions rise
The Iran war and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz have shaken global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a player in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
World
Expert: Netanyahu is trying to win voters with Gaza rejection
Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the US peace plan for Gaza - a clear attempt by the Israeli prime minister to win support ahead of elections in October, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson.
Conflicts
Trump says US is using a restrained tactic against Iran
Donald Trump says he has partially changed tactics against Iran and that the US is now using a "restrained" tactic.
World politics
Senate confirms Trump ally Todd Blanche as attorney general
Donald Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the Senate as the new attorney general.
World politics
Trump lashes out as White House ballroom construction is paused by court ruling
A U.S. appeals court is requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for the construction of a ballroom at the White House. In the meantime, construction is being halted. Trump says he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
World politics
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that could limit the automatic right to citizenship at birth in the United States.
World politics
Fauci held in contempt of Congress after refusing Senate questions, lawyer calls it a political stunt
Anthony Fauci, the White House’s special adviser during the coronavirus pandemic, refused to answer questions at a Senate hearing. Now Republicans on the committee are accusing him of contempt of Congress - which could affect future presidential pardons.
World politics
Trump says U.S. has enormous amounts of military equipment after stockpile reports
Following reports that the U.S. weapons stockpile is running low, President Donald Trump says the U.S. has a large supply of military equipment. Those who suggest otherwise risk long prison sentences, according to Trump.
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