Who’s calling the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war
Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Who’s calling the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war
Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home
· Associated Press
US judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says Apache helicopter pilots safe after Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that a US Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the pilots were safely rescued.
· Middleeasteye
Iran will no longer accept endless talks. It is creating deterrence on its own terms
As conflict flared up again this weekend between Israel and Iran, negotiations with the US have failed to produce any agreement. Neither side can afford another war, but the path towards a diplomatic settlement has been stymied by Washington’s demands for far-reaching concessions from Iran, without any offer of comm…
· Middleeasteye
Trump says US to achieve 'total victory' over Iran within two weeks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will declare "total victory" over Iran within two weeks.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FACT CHECK: No SC order to reverse Cayetano ouster as Senate president
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· sdu0346
Trump says Israel and Iran have ‘called it quits’ for now
US President Donald Trump said he expects Israel and Iran to refrain from further attacks for at least a week following what he described as a “very good conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· Middleeasteye
FACT-CHECK: Photo of Duterte’s ‘Senate birthday boodle fight’ is AI-generated
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· rbalonzo0352
Trump dice que los pilotos están bien tras choque de helicóptero de EEUU cerca de Ormuz
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla con reporteros antes de subir al Air Force One en el aeropuerto internacional John F. Kennedy, en Nueva York, el 9 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Jon Gambrell
Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close
US president says crew are ‘fine’ and expresses optimism over dealings with Tehran for a ‘powerful deal’
· Associated Press
Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close
US president says crew are ‘fine’ and expresses optimism over dealings with Tehran for a ‘powerful deal’
· Associated Press
Pentagon blacklists Alibaba, BYD and Baidu over alleged military ties
The U.S. Department of Defense has called out a number of Chinese companies for purportedly supporting China's efforts to strengthen and modernize its military. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Abrams y Lile producen en la 9na y Nacionales remontan para vencer 4-3 a Gigantes
CJ Abrams, derecha, de los Nacionales de Washington, se roba la segunda base mientras Willy Adames, de los Gigantes de San Francisco, busca la pelota durante la novena entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas, el lunes 8 de junio de 2026, en San Francisco. (AP Foto/Jed Jacobsohn)
· Janie Mccauley
Trump: Pilots fine after helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were “fine” after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran.
· Jon Gambrell
Abrams and Lile rally Nationals in 9th to 4-3 victory over Giants
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, right, steals second base as San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames fields the throw during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
· Janie Mccauley
Trump booed by fans at NBA Finals game in New York
US President Donald Trump was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd during an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to US media reports.
· Middleeasteye
Boos as Trump salutes anthem
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Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump booed
NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to inspire the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over New York in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks' 13-game win streak with President Donald Trump booed as he watched on.
· Agence France-Presse
Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump watches
Victor Wembanyama dominates in New York to drag San Antonio back into best-of-seven series
· Reuters
Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump watches
Victor Wembanyama dominates in New York to drag San Antonio back into best-of-seven series
· Reuters
South Carolina GOP aims to extend winning streak in high-profile races
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with supporters after filing his reelection paperwork, March 16, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)
· Meg Kinnard
US House, Democratic governors races highlight Nevada primary ballot
James Settelmeyer, a Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada’s 2nd district, speaks to attendees of a Nevada Builders Alliance event in Washoe Valley, Nev., Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
· Jessica Hill
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner makes Senate bid in Maine
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Steve Peoples
Graham Platner seeks Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Patrick Whittle
US judge is set to hear agency's strategy for expanding tariff refunds
The United States Court of International Trade is seen in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal building in this, March 18, 2015 photo, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)
· Mae Anderson
Trump falls asleep during NBA game
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Pentagon blacklists Alibaba, BYD, CATL and Baidu over alleged military ties
The U.S. Department of Defense has called out a number of Chinese companies for purportedly supporting China's efforts to strengthen and modernize its military. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says
Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries
· Reuters
China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier
Workers transfer goods from a truck at the Xiaomi logistic center, in Beijing, China on Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Oil prices climb despite pause in hostilities
Oil prices moved slightly higher in early trading on Tuesday as investors assessed the risk of renewed conflict between Iran and Israel despite a recent pause in hostilities reportedly encouraged by US President Donald Trump.
· Middleeasteye
Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie took to the House floor Monday to call for an investigation into Israel’s 1967 attack on an American spy ship, giving new prominence to a decades-old conspiracy theory that has become a touchstone for critics of Israel.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
Donald Trump has been booed at a basketball match in New York as he became the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals.
· Sakshi Venkatram
US asks China to resume rare-earth exports to Japan
From left: Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Washington is increasingly concerned about Beijing's ban on rare-earth exports to Japan. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Somali referee dropped from World Cup after denied US entry
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting concerns about how Donald Trump's immigration crackdown could disrupt the tournament.
· Korea Herald
Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general on a permanent basis, setting up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue
Iran halts further attacks on Israel unless Lebanon is targeted
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump booed before NBA Finals clash as chaos ensues outside stadium
Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 12:39pm
Donald Trump booed at NBA Finals in New York City
Donald Trump has become the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals, but was loudly booed at Madison Square Garden before game three of the series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Tuesday.
· Jon Pierik
Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support for Israel – Axios
US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support for Israel during a tense phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Axios reported on Monday.
· RT
Trump threatens Netanyahu with withdrawal of support – Axios
US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support for Israel during a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Axios has reported.
· RT
There’s a new front in the global trade war, and Trump’s not part of it
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· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' brand
NEW YORK (AP) -- John Mellencamp, Jay Leno and Whitney Cummings will be among the guest speakers when Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain Award for American Humor during a June 28 ceremony at the Kennedy Center.
· Korea Herald
Pentagon labels Alibaba, BYD as aiding Chinese military
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting US defense contracts.
· AP
Trump claims he calls ‘all the shots’. Netanyahu and Iran have other ideas
London: As soon as Donald Trump declared an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday, the two countries undercut his latest boast about dictating the terms of a truce.
· David Crowe
Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York
Madison Square Garden crowd erupts in boos as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem
· Associated Press
Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York
Madison Square Garden crowd erupts in boos as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem
· Associated Press
Judge asked to block Trump's planned UFC event at White House
Two Washington-area residents are seeking an emergency court order to stop President Donald Trump's planned UFC event at the White House, arguing the project violates federal regulations and lacks the necessary authorization.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general
US President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top US law enforcement official.
· REUTERS
Top Iranian official claims Tehran willing to negotiate with US, but its behavior 'must change'
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee, Ebrahim Azizi, said during an interview with CNN on Monday that Iran would have “no problem” pursuing a deal with the US as long as American negotiators and US President Donald Trump can prove sincerity.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN