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U.S. slaps 25% tariff on Kazakhstan imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Kazakhstan, effective August 1, 2025. The decision was communicated in an official letter sent to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In the...

U.S. Will Provide Weapons to Ukraine Following Brief Halt
The United States will continue to back Kiev’s regime despite the temporary halt of military aid deliveries. US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, USA, 20 June 2025....

U.S. new tariff threats spark global tensions as negotiations stall
An aide picks up a page from a letter to Japan and South Korea, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing 25 percent tariffs beginning on August 1, during the daily press briefing at the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., July 7, 2025....

U.S. Plans to Dispatch New Weapons to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States is set to increase its arms deliveries to Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced Monday. Speaking at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized, "We're going to send some...

S. Korea's exports may face sharp decline in H2 due to U.S. tariffs: expert
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea may face a substantial decline in exports of key products in the second half of the year if U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal tariff policy goes into effect as planned, a trade expert predicted...

S. Korea vows to speed up trade negotiations with U.S. with extension of tariff pause
By Kim Na-young SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea vowed Tuesday to speed up tariff negotiations with the United States to strike a "mutually beneficial" deal as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff letters pushed back the deadline for...

U.S. Attorney’s Office files 81 border-related cases
SAN DIEGO — Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 81 border-related cases last week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled...

U.S. Child Health Deteriorates: Study Finds
(MENAFN) U.S. children today carry more weight, battle increased illnesses, and confront elevated mortality risks compared to youth from just one generation earlier, according to the most comprehensive pediatric health assessment released in...

U.S. Food Insecurity Doubles Since 2021
(MENAFN) Food insecurity in the United States has nearly doubled since 2021, according to a report released by a news outlet on Sunday. The outlet referenced statistics from Morning Consult, highlighting the alarming rise amid sharp reductions in...

U.S. Ends TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua
(MENAFN) The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the conclusion of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of nationals from Honduras and Nicaragua. According to announcements issued Monday in the Federal...

U.S. to end temporary protected status for migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua
The United States is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, citing improved conditions in both countries, according to notices published Monday in the Federal Register. Homeland Security...

S. Korean minister asks for reduced U.S. tariffs in meeting with Lutnick
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top trade official has asked the U.S. Donald Trump administration to lower its sectoral tariffs on automobiles, steel and other items for Korean companies in a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard...

U.S. trade deal: India targetting July 8 deadline but can extend to Aug. 1 if deal specifics don’t suit
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The August 1 deadline for U.S. tariffs is for countries that have received letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, and so India is still operating under the July 8 deadline,...

U’s boss on ‘possibility’ for new signings while in Indonesia
The U’s have so far only added 25-year-old Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo during the summer transfer window. United started their pre-season tour of Indonesia with a 6-3 win against a Liga Indonesia...

U.S. Cancels Terrorist Label for HTS
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has officially withdrawn the Foreign Terrorist Organization status from the al-Nusrah Front, more widely identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), according to a yet-to-be-published notice in the Federal Register...
U.S. to send 'more weapons' to Ukraine, Trump says
Kyiv/Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbor. Trump's announcement followed Washington saying last week...

U.S. Navy vet honors heroes with 128 foot-long mural
As you drive down Highway 305, you might miss it if you're not paying attention, and if you are able to catch a glimpse, what you'll find is a house with a fence. But, the family of six who live there is no ordinary family, and the fence that...

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets visit Alpena on the Pride of Michigan
News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Monday, Briggs English, left, and Vinny Dzigowski, right, are seen in the wheelhouse of the Pride of Michigan preparing for daily operations. Sea cadets learn to operate the vessel and how to scuba dive.ALPENA —...

U.S. Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Honduras, Nicaragua Migrants
(MENAFN) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, citing improved conditions in both nations, according to official notices...

U.S Marshals are Seeking Public Assistance to Find Murder Suspect Travis Decker
Medford, OR (97504) Today Rain showers early, then clear overnight. Low 64F. NW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Rain showers early, then clear overnight. Low 64F. NW winds at 10 to 20 mph,...