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Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas linked to asylum seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreigners seeking asylum in the US.
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US Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump mail-in voting restrictions before November midterms
The US Supreme Court on August 24 lifted an injunction blocking Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterms.
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US reports progress in defense talks with Denmark and Greenland over military use of Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks with Denmark and Greenland on military use of Greenland for collective defense are progressing well.
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US Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After 47 Years
The United States officially removed Syria from its terrorism list on August 24, 2026, ending 47 years of designation and lifting major sanctions.
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Kuwait Expels Two Iranian Diplomats Over Drone and Missile Attacks
Kuwait declared two Iranian diplomats persona non grata and ordered their departure within 24 hours over recent Iranian attacks on its territory.
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US DHS proposes $103,265 fee on all cap-subject H-1B visa petitions including in-US applicants
US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee on each H-1B petition subject to the annual 85,000 visa cap, including petitions for workers already in the US.
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Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP governor primary
Businessman Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump-backed Congressman Randy Feenstra on June 2, 2026.
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US Launches Largest Sanctions Campaign to Isolate Iran Economically Amid Gulf Tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled sweeping sanctions targeting nearly 60 Iran-linked entities to cut Iran’s revenue and deter trade amid Gulf conflict.
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Suspect in Oregon killing of five found dead in apparent suicide in Washington
Benjamin Charles Parker, suspect in deaths of five in rural Oregon, was found dead by suicide in Washington, authorities said.
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Arbitrator orders Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after firing
An arbitrator ruled August 20 that The Washington Post wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and must reinstate her with back pay.
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US Cancels September Ssangyong Amphibious Exercise with South Korea Over Iran War Strains
The US cancelled the September Ssangyong joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea due to limited US force availability from the Iran war.
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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Detained by US Immigration in Florida
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, father of a US Navy sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln, was taken into federal immigration custody after a traffic stop in Key West.
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US Envoy Tom Barrack Retracts Comments on Israel’s Golan Heights Occupation
US envoy Tom Barrack retracted remarks saying Israel occupies the Golan Heights, affirming longstanding US policy recognizing Israeli sovereignty since 2019.
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King Harald V Hospitalized with Blood Infection, Public Engagements Canceled
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized with haemolytic anaemia and blood infection, responding to antibiotics, with Crown Prince Haakon acting as regent.
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California gubernatorial primary too close to call with Hilton and Becerra leading
California's June 2 gubernatorial primary remains undecided as Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead amid ongoing vote counts.
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UK Parliament warns Palantir reliance risks UK public services and sovereignty
A UK parliamentary committee urged the NHS to invoke a break clause in its Palantir contract next February over security and political concerns.
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California’s June 2 primary faces slow vote counting due to mail-in ballot surge
California’s June 2, 2026, primary elections are expected to see slow vote counts, delaying results for close races by days or weeks.
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US government drops $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies, keeps IRS audit protections
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the federal government will not proceed with a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies but maintains IRS audit immunity agreement.
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Marco Rubio Defends US Military Strategy on Iran and Addresses Economic Fallout Concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended military actions against Iran, citing nuclear threat risks and denying Trump’s financial interests influenced decisions.
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New York police investigate groups entering and emerging from city sewers in Brooklyn and Queens
New York police are investigating videos of groups of men entering and climbing out of sewers across Brooklyn and Queens.
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Karen Bass Advances to November Run-Off in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass secured a spot in November run-off after leading early primary results in Los Angeles.
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US Secretary of State Rubio says Iran agreed to negotiate parts of its nuclear program
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran has agreed to negotiate some parts of its nuclear program it had refused to discuss before.
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Fourth round of US-mediated Lebanon-Israel talks held amid ongoing Israeli military actions
Lebanon and Israel held a fourth round of US-mediated talks in Washington on June 2-3 aiming to address conflict and military presence in southern Lebanon.
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St Petersburg Economic Forum spotlights Russia's war impact and economic stagnation
The 2026 St Petersburg Economic Forum opened with U.S. participants attending for the first time since 2017-18 amid debates on Russia's war and economic challenges.