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U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” after claiming that the United States has gained control over the strategically vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asked whether the strait should be renamed now that it was allegedly under U.S. control,......
Microsoft has acknowledged problems affecting some users after the installation of a new optional Windows 11 update that was intended to improve system performance. Instead, the update has reportedly introduced a series of issues affecting the mouse cursor, desktop settings, system fonts and other basic functions. The update, identified as......
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed six senior officers from a list of candidates for promotion to major general, days after blocking the advancement of four other officers to brigadier general. The decisions have intensified scrutiny of the Pentagon’s promotion process and raised new questions about the role of political......
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, called on G20 countries on Wednesday to avoid building their artificial intelligence regulations around risks he considers still theoretical. This position aligns with the arguments made by several American tech leaders, who are concerned about preserving the development speed of the sector. Nvidia advocates for......
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the disruption of a cryptocurrency-based fundraising network that authorities say was used to support Hamas and its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. According to the department, more than $560,000 worth of cryptocurrency was seized as part of the investigation. Authorities said the digital......
Construction spending in the United States declined unexpectedly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, signaling weaker activity across parts of the sector despite expectations for a modest increase. Total construction spending fell 0.5% during the month to an annualized rate of approximately $2.158 trillion.......
Venezuela’s parliament has approved a bilateral energy agreement with the United States, marking a significant development in relations between the two countries and potentially opening the door to expanded cooperation in Venezuela’s oil sector. Parliamentary President Jorge Rodríguez announced the decision following an......
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting significant public resistance to the administration’s approach to relations with Canada. The survey found that 63% of respondents were against changing the lake’s name, while only 14%......
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it could face significantly more severe American military action if Tehran responds to the latest U.S. strikes, escalating already heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. In a message published on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran would face attacks of greater intensity......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is calling for the establishment of necessary conditions for renewed discussions between the United States and North Korea. Seoul also seeks to transform the existing armistice framework in the peninsula into a genuine peace system based on cooperation and prosperity. Seoul Aims to Revive Diplomatic Momentum South......
Apple is entering a new chapter in its history as John Ternus takes over as chief executive, marking another major leadership transition for one of the world's most influential technology companies. The change comes nearly 15 years after Steve Jobs died in October 2011, leaving behind a company whose products had already transformed the......
The United States is reportedly considering allocating millions of dollars to support media and civil society initiatives associated with conservative and right-wing causes in Europe, according to media reports citing sources familiar with the plans. The proposed funding would reportedly include $4 million for media-related initiatives as......
The United States is reducing its direct counter-narcotics presence in West Africa at a time when the region is becoming increasingly important to international cocaine trafficking networks. The shift reflects a broader change in Washington's priorities, with greater attention being directed toward drug flows considered to pose a direct......
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