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Trump offers condolences to victims of Texas flash floods, says ‘nation grieves with you’

Kerrville, July 12 (UNI) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump travelled to Central Texas yesterday to survey the catastrophic damage left by last week’s deadly flash floods and offered condolences to the families of victims, stating “the nation grieves with you”. With the death toll at 121 and more than 170 still missing, officials say the numbers are likely to rise, reports CBS News.

The POTUS and First Lady visited Kerrville, the heart of the disaster zone, where they met with local leaders, emergency responders, and grieving families. The two spoke with the relatives of those who lost their lives in the flood behind closed doors.
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Trump says negotiations with Iran could finalise sooner than outlined in 60-day timeline

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Vance expresses confidence that Israel will support US-Iran agreement ahead of Friday signing

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Washington, Jun 16 (UNI) US Vice President JD Vance said he believes Israel will eventually support the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran, as both sides prepare for a new round of negotiations following the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding later this week.

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European Parliament clears way for EU-US trade pact

16 Jun 2026 | 7:50 PM

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EU pushes Middle East stability, trade routes, and economic support at G7 and regional talks

16 Jun 2026 | 7:44 PM

Evian, June 16 (UNI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is in Evian, France and is attending the G7 summit, said in a Middle East-focused session with regional partners that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a priority.

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Trump signals possible return of Russian oil sanctions as global energy routes reopen

16 Jun 2026 | 7:31 PM

Evian, Jun 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Washington may soon reintroduce sanctions against Russian oil once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to international vessels and the global energy flows smoothly.

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