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Defense Chief No Uranium Movement in Iran Before U.S. Strikes

Defense Chief: No Uranium Movement in Iran Before U.S. Strikes

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that there is no known intelligence suggesting Iran moved its highly enriched uranium stockpile ahead of recent U.S. airstrikes (Defense Chief), pushing back against speculation that Tehran had safeguarded its nuclear assets prior to the attack. Background on the Strikes On Sunday, U.S. bombers

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Treasury Chief Urges Removal of 'Retaliatory' Tax as GOP Struggles With Budget Bill

Treasury Chief Seeks End to ‘Retaliatory’ Tax Amid GOP Rift

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged Republicans in Congress to drop a controversial “retaliatory tax” provision targeting foreign investors, as lawmakers scramble to finalize a massive budget bill amid internal divisions and growing market unease. Foreign Investment Fears The provision, known as “Section 899,” would grant President Trump authority to

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NATO Commits to New 5% Defence Spending Target as Trump Pushes for Greater Contributions

NATO Commits to New 5% Defence Spending Target as Trump Pushes for Greater Contributions

NATO leaders announced a significant shift in defence spending after a brief summit in The Hague, responding to long-standing demands by former US President Donald Trump. At the annual gathering, member nations agreed to raise their defence budgets to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP & NATO Commits to 5% Defence) by 2035 —

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