U S and Iraq weigh long term presence after ISIS
U S officials and Iraqi leaders discuss a possible long term military role without a formal treaty. James Jeffrey notes pressure from Iran could influence Baghdad while efforts aim to avoid a 2011 stalemate. The plan envisions a memorandum of understanding guiding training, intelligence, and advisory support.
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Le Drian denounces Trump policy as retreat in Washington
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian criticizes U S policy as isolationist and retreat citing withdrawal from Paris climate accord UNESCO and the Iran deal. He notes U S veto at the U N over Jerusalem and warns it strengthens Iran while urging broader Western unity and Africa anti terror cooperation with France Germany and Saudi Arabia.
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Derailment Raises Questions Over Train Speed and Safety
Amtrak Train 501 derailed near Seattle while carrying 77 passengers and seven crew. The train traveled at 81.1 mph before a curve, with speeds dropping from 79 mph to 30 mph on a track chart. Investigators will examine track signals and the train recorder to determine speed and braking, while experts warn that automatic braking or positive train control might have prevented the crash.
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Trump frames national security to include economy and trade
The national security strategy released by President Trump elevates economic issues such as trade energy independence and tax policy to match traditional security concerns. It emphasizes America first pursues principled realism and seeks cooperation with Russia and China when interests align while warning against anti growth energy agendas and aims to shape a cyber aware, innovation driven security framework.
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