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The United States and China are entering another crucial round of economic talks as officials from the world’s two largest economies prepare the ground for a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet in New York on Sunday, with artificial intelligence, tariffs, trade and critical minerals expected to dominate the discussions. The talks come just days before Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet in Washington on September 24. Artificial Intelligence Moves to…
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“Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee for Another Year”
President Donald Trump has extended restrictions on the H-1B visa program for another year, continuing a controversial $100,000 payment requirement tied to certain petitions for highly skilled foreign workers. The White House announced the extension on September 18, keeping the restrictions in place until September 21, 2027. The H-1B program is widely used by U.S.…
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Iran Says It Struck Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.–Iran War Tensions Intensify
Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have escalated again after Iran said its forces struck an oil tanker attempting to pass through the strategically critical waterway. Iran said the Togo-flagged tanker Trend was targeted Thursday night after what Tehran described as an “illegal attempt” to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media…
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Toys “R” Us Is Making a Major U.S. Comeback With 120 New Stores Planned
Toys “R” Us is preparing for a major expansion across the United States, bringing the iconic toy retailer back to more communities as it continues rebuilding its physical store presence. The company plans to open 120 new standalone stores by the end of 2026, according to an announcement reported by ABC News. The expansion represents…
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Suggested headline: 112,000 Displaced in Yemen as Iran-Linked Houthi Conflict Expands Near Key Red Sea Route
At least 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen in just two weeks as renewed fighting intensifies along the country’s western coast, according to the United Nations migration agency. Nearly 3,000 more people have fled across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti in less than a week, adding a new humanitarian dimension to the rapidly…
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U.S. Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange Accused of Processing Millions in Strait of Hormuz Payments
The United States has imposed new sanctions on an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange that Washington says played a key role in moving payments connected to ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and transferring funds to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the sanctions against BitBank, an Iranian digital asset exchange controlled…
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Trump–Xi Summit Could Reshape U.S.–China Trade as Energy, Tariffs and Rare Earths Take Center Stage
President Donald Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington next week, with some of the biggest economic issues between the United States and China expected to be on the table. Agriculture, energy, tariffs, sanctions and rare earth minerals are among the major issues likely to feature in the discussions. One key…
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Iran Says It Struck Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Shipping Crisis Deepens
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it struck an oil tanker sailing under the flag of Togo in the Strait of Hormuz, adding another dangerous incident to one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian state media reported that the tanker was targeted while attempting what the IRGC described as an “illegal passage”…
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Saudi Arabia Gets U.S. Approval for $24 Billion Deal Including 48 F-35 Fighter Jets
The United States has cleared the way for a massive potential arms sale to Saudi Arabia that would include dozens of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets. The U.S. State Department approved the potential $24.3 billion package, which includes 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment, spare parts and additional…
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U.S. F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training in Michigan, Pilot Ejects Safely
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed during a military training exercise in rural Michigan on Thursday, prompting an emergency response and evacuations near the crash site. According to military officials, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before the crash. The pilot was transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and was reported to be…