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Explosion outside New York ICE headquarters: Suspect arrested after fire near FBI building

The incident took place outside 26 Federal Plaza, a major federal complex in New York City that houses the FBI's New York field office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and immigration courts

China halts key rare earth exports to Japan again as diplomatic tensions disrupt supply chains

China exported no gallium, dysprosium, terbium or yttrium to Japan in June, extending critical mineral supply disruptions triggered by diplomatic tensions. The restrictions underscore Beijing's growing use of rare earth dominance as a geopolitical tool

JD Vance, wife Usha welcomes baby boy; first child born to a sitting US VP in 156 years

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, making him the firstborn to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.

Lebanon's President heads to White House seeking US pressure on Israel

Ahead of the meeting, Aoun said he would ask Trump to "exert the necessary pressure on Israel" to implement a US-brokered agreement reached on June 26

US Congressman urges review of arms sales to India over alleged transnational repression

Congressman Jim McGovern also backed the bipartisan Transnational Repression Policy Act during a congressional briefing attended by rights advocates and policy experts

US allows TikTok on government devices, says app no longer poses security risk

The US Justice Department has cleared federal employees to download and use TikTok on government-issued devices, reversing a restriction that had been in place since 2022 over national security concerns

Trump Media sells faster access to Trump posts, raising questions over Wall Street advantage

Trump Media has launched Truth API, a paid service offering Wall Street firms faster access to Donald Trump's Truth Social posts, raising concerns over whether premium subscribers could gain an unfair edge in financial markets

Trump targets Brazil with 25% tariff, accuses Lula government of unfair trade practices

The Trump administration has announced a 25 per cent tariff on certain Brazilian imports under Section 301, accusing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government of unfair trade practices after year-long negotiations failed

Fed sounds alarm as soaring fuel costs force Americans to cut non-essential spending

The US Federal Reserve has warned that soaring fuel prices are forcing Americans to cut back on non-essential spending, while businesses remain optimistic about economic growth despite lingering inflation and energy cost concerns ahead of the central bank's July policy meeting

Heads or tails, it’s Trump: US unveils $1 coin featuring president’s face

The US Treasury has unveiled a commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The coin, set for release this fall, has sparked debate over rules barring living presidents from appearing on US currency

India gets relief as US Senate cuts proposed Russia sanctions tariff from 500% to 100%

India gets a breather as US senators revise a Russia sanctions bill, cutting the proposed tariff on major buyers of Russian energy from 500 per cent to 100 per cent while retaining pressure on Moscow

Inspired by Mahant Swami, 17-year-old Indian-American leads 300 US Navy cadets

At an age when many students are still deciding their future, Riddhi is already leading hundreds of peers while preparing for a career in military service

'Working with our partners': India reacts to US charges against Lawrence Bishnoi

Addressing the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remains committed to combating transnational organised crime through close cooperation with international partners

Trump’s Hormuz plan: How a 20% ‘security fee’ could reshape the global oil trade

US President Donald Trump’s proposal to charge a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has turned the world’s most important oil chokepoint into a new battleground over the future economics of energy trade. The move comes as Washington reinstates a blockade on Iranian ports, raising concerns over shipping costs, oil prices and inflation risks globally