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• World at Large: US-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain
  UAE to Complete New Hormuz-Bypass Oil Pipeline by 2027
  BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
WORLD — BY COUNTRY
• United States: FEDS FOIL CHILLING ISIS PLOT on Michigan U.S. Army Base Just Hours Before Mass Shooting—Planned by 19-Year-Old Somali-American Ex-National Guard Soldier
  CIA chief visits Cuba as US demands 'fundamental changes'
  Grenade-Type IED Found At Alabama Dam Raises Alarm Over Critical Infrastructure Threats
• China: Chairman Xi warns President Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
  
  
• Russia: Russia pummels Ukraine, hitting regions far from the front lines
  
  
• United Kingdom: UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government
  UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
  
• India: Kerala politics LIVE: Congress CM-designate Satheesan praises fellow candidates Chennithala and Venugopal in UDF's 'historic win'
  Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
  
• France: Colossal dinosaur unearthed in Thailand weighs as much as nine elephants
  "It's Either Us Or Them': Far-Left French Mayor Calls For Insurrection If Conservatives Win Presidential Election
  
• Canada: Widespread power outages in Western Manitoba as wind wreaks havoc on crews
  
  
• Australia: 6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
  
  
• South and Central America: United States Completes Accelerated Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela - United States Department of State
  Cuba says it has completely run out of fuel, blames U.S. embargo
  
• Saudi Arabia Yemen government and Houthis agree to free 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of the 11-year war
  
  
• Israel: Israeli Airstrikes On Beirut Highway kills Eight
  
  
• Continental Africa: US AFRICOM Commander Says Continent at 'Crossroads' of Global Commerce, Security
  South Africa Evacuating Sub-Antarctic Base After Fuel Delay
  Africa top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province

• White House:
  President Trump Invites China’s Chairman Xi to White House in September
  After "Fantastic Day" With Chairman Xi, Presidenet Trump Touts 200-Jet Boeing Deal As China Offers Hormuz Help
  President Trump’s Unwavering Support for Law Enforcement is Making America Safe Again
• State Department:
  Ukraine's military now 'strongest, most powerful' in Europe, Rubio says
  United States Pledges Additional $1.8 Billion in Life-Saving Humanitarian Funding to OCHA’s Humanitarian Reset
  
• Dept of War (DoW):
  US Army cancels deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland
  Defense analyst says Iran's Ghadir-class subs pose limited threat to US Navy
  CENTCOM Commander Says Epic Fury Crippled Iran, Enhanced Military Partnerships in Region
• Justice (DOJ):
  Monica Witt: FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
  CIA Took Files on JFK, MK-ULTRA From Tulsi Gabbard ‘in the Middle of the Night’ and Has Refused to Return Them
  DOJ says Yale medical school discriminated against Asian, White applicants
• DHS:
  Border Patrol chief resigns in latest DHS leadership shake-up
  
  
• DOT:
  North American Nuclear Energy Buildout Accelerates
  
  
• Senate:
  Dr Fauci orchestrated Covid cover-up, CIA whistleblower claims
  Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution To Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
  
• House:
  House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
  US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress
  
• Supreme Court:
  US Supreme Court rules the regulation of motor carrier safety will be via state court decisions instead of national
  
  

• Fed to Cut in Late 2026 as Oil Shock Subsides: Allspring (Video)
  Europe's Dependence On US LNG Set To Surge
  Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks

• NASA Draws on Industry for Mars Telecommunications Network
  NASA, Industry Prepare Cryogenic Fuel Technology Demo
  
• Solar drone with jumbo jet wingspan broke a flight record—then it crashed
  Scientists Intentionally Trigger 8,000 Earthquakes Deep Beneath Swiss Alps
  

• NASA's Next-Gen Processor Is 500 Times More Powerful Than Current Space Chips
  OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone
  

• FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
  
  

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