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U.S. Fashion Prices Continue to Fall Even as Tariff Pressures Loom
The MDS
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June 12, 2025
Fashion inflation, down in the United States. Against all odds, fashion inflation in the United States has been falling for several months, at a rate not seen in the sector since the pandemic. Although many US companies have already warned of...
U.S. dollar and other safe havens rise as Israel strikes Iran
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 13, 2025
The U.S. dollar rallied alongside the safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc, with currency markets abruptly reversing direction on news Israel had launched strikes on Iran. Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two U.S. officials told...
Targeting Terror at the Source: AFRICOM’s Airstrikes Shield U.S. Homeland
Homeland Security Today
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June 13, 2025
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a precision airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 12, 2025, about 45 miles southeast of Bosaso, Puntland—underscoring Washington’s sustained effort to neutralize threats at their origin before they can...
Trump warns: U.S. will defend Israel if Iran strikes back
Daily Times
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June 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump said America will protect Israel if Iran answers with a counterattack. He gave this message during a Fox News interview. Trump confirmed that he knew about Israel’s attack before it happened. However, he made it clear...
For Trump, resolving U.S.-China trade fight comes at a cost
Japan Times
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June 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is hailing the latest trade framework with China as a game-changing breakthrough. Yet the deal he touted Wednesday represents little more than a reset back to earlier terms — and even that came at a cost. After fresh...
A racist bullhorn is going off at the White House
Kitsap Daily News - Washington State
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June 13, 2025
What began as a cordial exchange of comments between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House rapidly disintegrated into an acrimonious affair. Trump baselessly claimed there was a genocide against white people...
Rubio Says United States Not Involved, Warns Iran Against Attacking U.S. Personnel
Daily Wire
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June 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States was not involved in Israel’s Thursday evening strikes on Iran. “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran,” Rubio said. “We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top...
Happy 250th Anniversary to the United States Army
Sangre de Cristo Sentinel - Colorado
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June 13, 2025
by Fred Hernandez The world’s premier fighting force, the United States Army, honors its legacy with a grand military parade in Washington D.C., celebrating their 250th Anniversary. It was initially formed from a band of militiamen for the...
Integrity underpins China-U.S. economic framework
CGTN
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Editor's note: Pang Xinhua is a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. In the global economic landscape, the China-U.S. economic and trade relationship has...
Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts
Orillia News
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MONTREAL — In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar province as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team. After joining Canada’s elite special operations...
Nippon Steel needs 'management freedom' for U.S. Steel deal, says exec
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO -- A Nippon Steel executive told Nikkei on Friday the acquisition of U.S. Steel requires "a degree of management freedom" to go ahead, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would exercise "total control" over the fate of his nation's...
Tulsa-area representatives honor 250 years of U.S. Army service
KTUL - Oklahoma
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TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Tulsa-area representatives have released a statement in anticipation of the national celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. The milestone will be commemorated nationwide with tributes to soldiers...
Melania Shuns Trump’s Attempt at Shameless Flattery at White House Picnic
The Daily Beast
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June 13, 2025
Melania Trump smiled in her trademark silence after husband Donald Trump joked she could replace him as president. The pair appeared together for the second day running, hosting the annual White House congressional picnic on Thursday. The happy...
Trump Tries to Humiliate GOP Senator by Claiming He ‘Snuck’ Into White House Picnic
The Daily Beast
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June 13, 2025
Donald Trump appeared to make a dig at Senator Rand Paul by suggesting he “snuck” into Thursday night’s congressional picnic—despite having been invited after a war of words with the White House. Addressing the bipartisan crowd on the White House...
Iran's nuclear ambitions, again, raise concern: "A very real threat to the United States"
News9 - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Thursday called Iran’s nuclear program “a very real threat to the United States.” His comment comes as Israel reportedly prepares to launch a strike on Iran, and as...
Akazawa sees a deal with U.S. sparing Japan from higher car levies
Japan Times
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June 13, 2025
Japan’s top trade negotiator expects a trade deal with the United States to spare Tokyo from higher auto tariffs, even if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to increase them against other nations. "We are in bilateral negotiations with the U.S.,”...
(LEAD) Senior U.S. diplomat highlights alliance with S. Korea in 1st visit since Lee took office
Yonhap News Agency
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June 13, 2025
(ATTN: ADDS O'Neill's remarks in paras 4-9, minor edits) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat reaffirmed Friday the alliance with South Korea remains a "linchpin of security" in the Indo-Pacific, in the first visit...
PGA Tour caddie suggested Bryson DeChambeau may have broken rules in U.S. Open
The Mirror US
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June 13, 2025
Bryson DeChambeau's shock U.S. Open win last year was thrown into question when Kip Henley suggested he may have broken the rules. The seasoned PGA Tour caddie urged the LIV Golf star's competitors to check in with the United States Golf...
Critics Say New U.S. Travel Restrictions Amount to a “Black Ban”
L.A. Focus - California
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June 12, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! A sweeping new U.S. travel policy has ignited backlash from immigration...
Samsung, LG on alert as U.S. plans additional 50 pct steel tariff on appliance imports
Yonhap News Agency
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June 13, 2025
SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. are scrambling to assess the impact of Washington's decision to add home appliances to a list of derivatives subject to a 50 percent steel tariff, according to industry...