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Trump admin overhauls endangered species rules, scaling back automatic protections for threatened species

Washington, July 18 (UNI)The Trump administration finalized major changes to how the U.S. Endangered Species Act is implemented, removing automatic protections for threatened species and giving regulators more flexibility to weigh economic, energy and security considerations when making conservation decisions.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the revisions were aimed at improving “transparency, clarity, predictability and efficiency” in implementing the decades-old law while maintaining protections for threatened and endangered species.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the changes would return the agency to what he described as the law’s original intent.
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Trump holds up India's election system as model, pushes US Congress to pass SAVE America Act

18 Aug 2026 | 2:36 PM

Washington, Aug 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump cited India's election system as a perfect model for the United States, pointing to its use of photo identification and limited reliance on postal ballots as he renewed his call for Congress to pass legislation tightening voting rules.

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Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew member injured

18 Aug 2026 | 2:03 PM

Dubai, Aug 18 (UNI) A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said.

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Over 50 Democrats warn Trump's Minerals deals could enrich insiders, cost taxpayers

18 Aug 2026 | 2:02 PM

Washington, Aug 18 (UNI) Fifty-four House Democrats have sent a sharply worded letter to top Trump administration officials, warning that a sweeping wave of new critical minerals agreements lacks transparency, skips congressional oversight, and may funnel financial benefits toward administration insiders including the families of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, while leaving American taxpayers exposed to the losses.

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German lawmaker urges EU sanctions on Ben-Gvir over Gaza remarks

18 Aug 2026 | 11:28 AM

Berlin, Aug 18 (UNI) Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s remarks advocating the killing of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza each night have drawn condemnation from across the globe including Europe, with a senior German lawmaker calling on the European union to impose sanctions on the far-right minister over what he described as “dehumanizing” statements.

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Bangladesh govt approves final draft abolishing RAB and replacing it with Specialised Response Battalion

17 Aug 2026 | 11:24 PM

Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNI) The Bangladesh government has given its final nod to a draft law that would formally abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and replace it with a new specialised police unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB).

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