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UN urges immediate lifting of US sanctions on Cuba citing severe humanitarian harm
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said US sanctions since January 2026 are causing critical harm to Cubans, including rising infant deaths and medicine shortages.
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US and Iran sign interim peace deal to end hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran signed a 14-point interim peace agreement including a ceasefire extension and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-Iran tensions rise after US Apache downed and retaliatory strikes exchanged
A US Apache helicopter went down June 8 near Strait of Hormuz, triggering US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US bases.
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US Justice Department files denaturalisation cases against 17 immigrants for fraud and crimes
The Justice Department filed denaturalisation cases on June 8 against 17 naturalised US citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious offenses.
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Zelenskyy holds positive talks with US envoys to advance Ukraine peace efforts
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner on June 8 to discuss renewing diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein won Kentucky's 4th District GOP primary over incumbent Thomas Massie, backed by Trump and outspending with $32M in ads.
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New York Times Files Second Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Press Escort Policy
The New York Times sued the Pentagon on May 18, 2026, challenging a new escort policy limiting reporters’ access as unconstitutional.
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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 amid an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda with confirmed deaths and cases.
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Donald Trump nominates Todd Blanche as permanent US Attorney General
Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as US Attorney General, submitting the nomination to the Senate on June 8 or 9, 2026.
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US troops remain on high alert amid 14-week stalemate with Iran
US forces maintain highest alert in the Middle East as conflict with Iran enters 14th week with ongoing ceasefire and regional attacks.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A US federal judge ruled June 8 that the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unauthorized tax and blocked its enforcement.
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Two US Pilots Die in Private Jet Crash During Emergency Landing in Dominican Republic
Two US citizens serving as pilot and co-pilot died when their private jet crashed during an emergency landing attempt in the Dominican Republic.
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Six injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station, suspect in custody
Six people were stabbed at Penn Station in New York City on June 7; suspect is in custody and all victims are expected to survive.
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Iran launches missiles at Israel after Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in Beirut
Iran fired multiple missiles at northern Israel following Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on June 7, 2026.
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Donald Trump ends NBC Meet the Press interview after dispute over election fraud claims
Donald Trump abruptly ended a June 5 interview with NBC's Kristen Welker after disputes over election fraud claims and a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
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US and Iran Near Peace Deal to End Three-Month War; Iran Yet to Finalize Terms
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif say a US-Iran peace deal could be signed imminently, while Iran’s foreign ministry calls the reports speculative.
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US White House considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure Diego Garcia base
The US White House is weighing a proposal to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, aiming to secure control of the vital Diego Garcia military base.
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Former Virginia Assistant Principal on Trial for Child Neglect After Classroom Shooting
Ebony Parker faces felony child neglect charges for ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old shot a teacher in Virginia.
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Pakistan Mediates Stalled US-Iran Ceasefire and Nuclear Negotiations
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran on May 16 to revive US-Iran ceasefire talks amid a nuclear dispute stalemate.
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Iran-US-Israel conflict enters 101st day amid renewed missile and air strikes
Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes today as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security meeting amid ongoing hostilities.
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Trump says no release of Iranian assets or sanctions relief before peace deal
President Donald Trump said the US will not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions until a peace agreement is reached with Iran.
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US plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for reconstruction after attacks
The US government is considering using Iranian frozen assets to repair Gulf state damage caused during ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Pentagon cancels planned rotation of 4,000 US troops to Poland, Warsaw seeks answers
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland, prompting Warsaw to demand urgent clarification.
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Trump Pardons Ex-Indiana Congressman Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading Conviction
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Congressman Stephen Buyer for a 2023 insider trading conviction.