How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress  The Conversation Lutnick says Trump’s $5,000 checks for Americans wouldn’t rely on taxpayer funds  NBC News Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary  The Guardian Trump doubles down on $5K check idea despite GOP doubts, inflation…

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U.S.-Canada trade war set to hit hard in midterm battleground states  The Washington Post Tensions simmer on US-Canada border for two towns relying on each other  The Guardian Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources  Reuters Why Canada? America’s northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war  AP News A Hostile…

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Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

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Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.

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The United States is officially neutral on an issue that had been a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.

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Amodei’s call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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Tensions simmer on US-Canada border for two towns relying on each other  The Guardian U.S.-Canada trade war set to hit hard in midterm battleground states  The Washington Post Why Canada? America’s northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war  WRAL A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship  The New York Times Canadian boycott of…

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Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis  NBC News Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack on vital Saudi oil pipeline  CNN Closure of Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline Puts Iraq Under Pressure  Bloomberg.com Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping  Reuters Saudi Arabia shuts down…

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On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.

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Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.

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