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United States Foreign Policy Remains Centered on the Middle East

Diplomatic engagement involving Iran and Israel continues to dominate the administration's foreign policy agenda as Washington seeks to prevent renewed regional escalation while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
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Visa to Cut About 2,600 Jobs as AI Reshapes Technology Operations
Taiwan Detains Nvidia Employee in Probe Into Suspected AI Server Exports to China
U.S. Delegation Walks Out of U.N. Security Council Session After French Criticism
Trump Warns of Possible Strikes on Iran While Peace Talks Continue
Zelenskyy Meets Trump in Washington to Seek More U.S. Military Support
Russia and Ukraine Exchange One of War's Largest Overnight Drone and Missile Barrages
Japan Hit by Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake as Rescuers Search Collapsed Shopping Mall
Why Americans Queue for $15 Ice Cream and a $100 Caviar Pint
Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
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Wall Street Prepares for a Critical Week of Federal Reserve Decisions and Corporate Results
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