U S and Russia discuss Ukraine peace ideas in Kuala Lumpur
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on the sidelines of the ASEAN regional forum in Kuala Lumpur. Rubio called it a new approach and said he would take the concept to President Trump. Russia described a substantive exchange on Ukraine Iran Syria and other global issues and noted resumed direct air traffic could aid normalization.
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Drones unleash major attack on Kyiv as casualties mount
Drones and missiles slammed Kyiv in a 10hour assault, killing at least two and wounding 22 as residents shelter in subways. Russia claimed to fire 397 Shahed drones plus missiles across six regions, marking a new escalation in the war. The UN notes June civilian toll rose with 232 killed and 1,343 wounded since the February 2022 invasion.
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Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship ban nationwide
A New Hampshire federal judge blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide and certified a class-action suit for U.S. born children whose citizenship could be affected. The ruling follows the Supreme Court's move to allow enforcement pending further review and signals possible immediate appeals and further litigation.
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Southern border closes for livestock import ban over flesh-eating parasite
The United States again closes its southern border to live cattle horses and bison amid reports that the New World screwworm fly has moved farther north in Mexico than previously known. Officials warn of potential economic losses if the parasite reaches Texas while Mexico questions the threat level. The U.S. plans nearly 30 million dollars for sterile fly breeding and release sites as part of a broader eradication effort.
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Secret Service suspends six agents over Butler Butler shooting lapses
Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay for security lapses at the Butler Pennsylvania campaign event where a gunman wounded Donald Trump and a rallygoer died. The suspensions ranged from 10 to 42 days, with agents placed on restricted duty or non-operational roles. The agency cited privacy laws in not naming the individuals and noted reforms since the July 18 2024 shooting.
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