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President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing the Commerce Department to open a national security investigation that would lay the groundwork for the administration to impose tariffs on critical minerals, the latest sector to potentially face tariffs as part of Trump’s growing trade war. Trump signed an order initiating the probe, known as…
Breaking News | India | NewsFlash flooding kills dozens on pilgrimage path in Himalayas, with hundreds missing
At least 46 people have been killed and more than 200 others are missing in flash flooding caused by a sudden downpour in India-controlled Kashmir. Officials said the incident occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route in the Himalayas. An official told Reuters on condition of anonymity…
Trump sanctions International Criminal Court, calls it ‘illegitimate’
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Breaking News | News | UkraineUkraine, Trump administration sign deal for joint investment fund
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US Marshals Service operation recovers 60 missing children in Florida
A massive investigation into child sex trafficking resulted in the rescue of 60 “critically missing” children in the Tampa Bay area, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced with other officials at a news conference on June 23. “Operation Dragon Eye” was led by the U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida and involved 20 agencies,…


