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Japan plans to cut U.S. reliance as Ishiba urges greater self-sufficiency
Japan is preparing to reduce its reliance on the United States for security, energy, and food as new U.S. tariffs approach. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that Japan must become more self-sufficient in key areas where it now...

"Green grape collapse is forcing Chile to look beyond the United States"
In 2025, the Chilean grape and cherry market is dealing with saturation, high volumes, and increasingly competitive markets, forcing exporters to diversify their destinations and adapt to an increasingly uncertain commercial scenario. "This year,...

Sudan Investigates U.S. Chemical Weapons Allegations Amid Sanctions and Trump’s Push for Peace
Watan-The Sudanese government announced Thursday that it has begun taking practical steps to address U.S. allegations that the Sudanese army used chemical weapons during the ongoing war that erupted in April 2023. Officials also noted that...

Almost 15 Percent of U.S. Seniors Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Almost 15 percent of U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 years are taking aspirin for primary cardiovascular disease prevention, according to a brief report published in the July 1 issue of the Journal of the...

U’s complete second signing with versatile Northern Ireland international
The versatile 21-year-old, who can play at right back or in midfield, joins from Sky Bet League One side Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee. Spencer, who has been capped 17 times by his country, moved to the Terriers from Cliftonville in...

U.S. markets little changed as investors weigh fresh tariff threats
The S&P 500 held near record highs as Wall Street remained upbeat despite new tariff concerns, with Nvidia stock up as the chipmaker became the first publicly listed company to hit $4 trillion. After closing 0.6% higher on Wednesday, the S&P 500...

U.S. denies presenting proposal on reopening South Caucasus links
July 10, 2025 - 18:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. State Department has responded to media claims that the Trump administration proposed a plan to Armenia and Azerbaijan for reopening regional transport links in the South Caucasus. "The United...

U.S. Hits U.N. Hamas Apologist With Sanctions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio came out with sanctions against the United Nations Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur to Palestine, Francesca Albanese, this week. Rubio, in a post on X, stated that the sanctions are a result of her...

IMF warns of high uncertainty in global trade amid U.S. tariff move
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it is closely watching the latest U.S. tariff announcements and urged countries to work together to support a stable trade environment. The IMF said uncertainty about the global economic outlook...

U.S. State Department comments on reports of American proposal regarding Zangezur corridor
The U.S. Department of State has responded to reports that US President Donald Trump’s administration presented proposals to Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the opening of communications in the South Caucasus, APA reports in response to...

U.S. mortgage rates climb after five weeks of declines
The long-term rate ticked up to 6.72% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.89%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also...

UPDATE: U.S. 231 back open after multi-vehicle crash involving pedestrian in Morgan County
UPDATE: ALEA says the roadway is back open. From earlier: Officials are responding to a multi-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Morgan County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA says the crash, which happened about 7:49...

Israeli strike on U.S. non-profit clinic kills at least 15 in Gaza
July 11 (UPI) -- At least 15 Palestinians were killed, including 10 children and two women, in an Israeli airstrike as they waited in line outside the clinic of a U.S.-health non-profit in central Gaza. The attack on Thursday came as families...

Iran Sets New Terms for Nuclear Talks With U.S.
Iran is prepared to resume talks with the United States but only if it meets certain conditions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Iran's suggestion that talks can be resumed comes nearly three weeks after President Donald Trump...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years. What You Need To Know U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the...

Trump unleashes more tariff threats and four big U.S. storms in less than a week: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump ramped up the U.S. trade war with Canada and threatened blanket tariffs on other countries. The president is set to visit Texas a week after deadly floods in the state. And how an NBC News report on liver damage helped a viewer...

U.S. sends Ukraine weapons after pause
U.S. defense weapons are headed to Ukraine after a recent attack by Russia that included more than 700 drones. On Wednesday, President Trump said he's considering sending another Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine. It comes a week after the...

PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses following latest U.S. trade threats
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canadian government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canadian government...

South Korea, United States, and Japan reaffirm commitment to deter a nuclear North
Published: 11 Jul. 2025, 20:13 Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo, his U.S. counterpart, Gen. Dan Caine and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Yoshida pose for a photo during their meeting at JCS headquarters in Seoul on July...

Firebird presents $500M data center plan to U.S. envoy
July 11, 2025 - 14:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. company Firebird has presented its plan to establish a 100 MW artificial intelligence data center in Armenia during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien, the U.S. Embassy...