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Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran. 
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S.
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BBC Seeks Court Approval for Alternative Subpoena Service on Trump Family in Defamation Lawsuit

BBC Seeks Court Approval for Alternative Subpoena Service on Trump Family in Defamation Lawsuit

The BBC has filed a court request seeking authorization for alternative methods to serve subpoenas on Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. This action is part of the broadcaster's defense against a $10 billion defamation lawsuit initiated by President Trump. The lawsuit stems from a 2024 BBC documentary that President Trump alleges falsely portrayed him as endorsing violence before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, through edited portions of his speech at the Ellipse. While the BBC has apologized for the editing, it maintains that the editing does not validate President Trump's defamation claim. The BBC argues that the three family members possess firsthand knowledge crucial to understanding President Trump's intent and actions surrounding the speech. According to the filing, Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump were present in the Oval Office during speech revisions on January 6, including discussions between President Trump and then-Vice President Mike Pence regarding the certification of the 2020...
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President Trump's Strait of Hormuz Comments Spark International Concern Amidst Iran Operations and Sanctions

President Trump's Strait of Hormuz Comments Spark International Concern Amidst Iran Operations and Sanctions

President Trump recently made statements suggesting his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the conclusion of ongoing U.S. and Israeli combat operations against Iran, which began in February. President Trump was quoted saying, "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Although the White House later indicated these comments were made in jest, the statement has drawn significant attention due to its potential implications for international law and U.S. foreign policy. These remarks come as the U.S. government continues to exert pressure on adversaries, with the recently renamed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 providing additional tools to increase pressure on Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The act aims to impact Russia's wartime economy and its sources of foreign income, restoring Congress's role in this policy area.
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Shares steady, dollar slips as markets pare Fed rate risks

Shares steady, dollar slips as markets pare Fed rate risks

By Lawrence White LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Global shares edged higher and the dollar fell to its lowest level since June on Monday after a run of soft U.S. economic data, including an unexpected drop in retail sales, saw markets reduce bets for an imminent rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
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Asian shares mark time as Gulf war keeps oil prices up

Asian shares mark time as Gulf war keeps oil prices up

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Asian shares drifted sideways on Monday while investors kept a wary eye on oil prices, which notched sizeable gains last week as the lack of progress towards ending the Iran war kept inflation risks tilted to the upside.
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Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

In the Truth Social post on Aug. 16, President Donald Trump also cited his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

President Donald Trump is downplaying concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment in the Middle East
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Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
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Post reader insists traffic gridlock needs accountability | Letters

Post reader insists traffic gridlock needs accountability | Letters

Readers weigh in on traffic gridlock, Trump nicknames, and the recent congressional hearings regarding Dr. Fauci.
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AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
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Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models developed by Chinese companies the U.S. administration has flagged for national security concerns.