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The White House was briefly locked down on Tuesday after someone threw a phone over the North Lawn fence, prompting a Secret Service investigation. Journalists were moved inside as agents secured the area and Pennsylvania Avenue was temporarily closed. Security measures were lifted within an hour, and reporters returned to their posts before President Trump's departure.
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Amidst escalating tensions, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has dismissed nuclear exchange possibilities with India, asserting their nuclear program is for peace and defense. This follows alleged Pakistani "nuclear blackmails," which India vowed to counter bilaterally. Tensions rose further after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, prompting Pakistan to threaten retaliation.
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Amid trade tensions with the US, the European Union is actively strengthening ties with global partners like Indonesia, signaling a shift towards a new trade landscape. Ursula von der Leyen emphasized collaboration amidst economic uncertainty, inviting nations jolted by US tariffs to rely on Europe.
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Hamtramck, Michigan, once a symbol of multicultural success, faces accusations of betrayal after its Muslim-majority council banned the Pride flag. This decision has sparked outrage, particularly from former councilwoman Catrina Stackpoole, who feels abandoned after years of supporting the Muslim community. The situation highlights a fracturing of progressive alliances and raises questions about identity politics in diverse communities.
Recent strikes in Gaza have resulted in numerous casualties, including children. An Israeli missile strike, intended for a militant, malfunctioned, hitting a water distribution point and killing six children. A separate strike on a Gaza City market killed 12, including a hospital consultant.