Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation
Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.
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The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed.
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The US president has made such claims before, but Israel has pressed on with its genocidal war with full US backing.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the US could take stakes in other companies in the sector.
The wrongfully deported man’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.
These were the updates on Donald Trump’s threats to send more troops to Democrat-led US cities for Monday, August 25.
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The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.
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Videos show social media influencers who were invited by Israel’s government to tour GHF aid sites in Gaza.
Parasitic flies have been found in the United States, following an outbreak of screwworm in Central America last year.
Ex-US Open champ suffers a meltdown against Benjamin Bonzi after an errant photographer’s action caused a point replay.
Djokovic, who hasn’t won a Grand Slam title in two years, was far from his best against Learner Tien in New York.
