Kremlin insider Uman Kremlev helped pay for Trump Jr.'s wedding, couple confirms
ProPublica reported that Kremlev paid for the Trumps to rent out one of the two private islands used for the event, as well as events such as a fireworks display.
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China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn - report
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe
Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages
The lawsuit seeks at least $6 million on behalf of more than 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called "modeling book," a seized collection of sexualized images of children.
ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting taken into custody after Texas extradition standoff
Initial efforts to arrest Castro were thwarted when the ICE agent returned to his home state of Texas, leading Minnesota officials to issue a warrant for his arrest.
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US
The outcome of the latest BRICS summit allowed India to present the group not as a vehicle for replacing one hegemon with another, but as one to help develop emerging economies.
Trump willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu when necessary, has often opposed him, Vance says
The claim that Trump is the “one president” who would differ with Netanyahu is one that would surprise many watchers of the US-Israel relationship.
Trump to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week - report
The talks are expected to focus on US proposals for a postwar strategy following the conflict with Iran, according to Axios.
US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation
The rate increase was announced less than two months before midterm elections that will determine whether Trump's Republicans retain control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency.
US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says
Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the nuclear pact for not barring Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or reprocessing nuclear waste.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
AOC said earlier on Wednesday that she is boycotting Sheeran over the Macklemore controversy, accusing pro-Israel philanthropist Robert Kraft of attempting to censor speech on "the genocide in Gaza."
