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US federal authorities have issued a bulletin ahead of the September 11 anniversary warning that foreign terrorist organizations continue to call for attacks. The advisory reminds law enforcement and the public of the ongoing threat environment around the commemoration date. Officials stress vigilance as anniversaries of major attacks are often used by extremist groups for propaganda and incitement.

North Korea has fired strategic cruise missiles, which according to early reports may have been launched from a nuclear attack submarine. The test marks another show of force by Pyongyang amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Details on the exact launch platform and the missiles' range have not yet been confirmed, and South Korean and US authorities are reportedly analysing the launch.

Relatives of American citizens killed in the October 7 attack in Israel are calling on the US Congress to open a formal inquiry into the massacre. The families are seeking answers about how the attack happened and what American authorities knew, pushing for legislative scrutiny of the events and the US government's response.

Donald Trump publicly questioned the Iran negotiations, saying he does not know who the United States is actually negotiating with. His blunt remarks raise fresh doubts about the state of US-Iran diplomacy and who holds authority on the Iranian side. The comments are drawing attention as tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme and regional conflict remain high.

The Trump administration is pressing Russia for information about a possible death from plague. Officials are seeking details on the reported case, which has raised concern given plague's rarity and potential public-health implications. The story is drawing wide attention as observers await confirmation of what happened and how Russian authorities are responding.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked its staff to volunteer to help conduct Ebola screenings at US airports as an outbreak of the virus continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move points to staffing pressure around entry screening measures aimed at catching potential cases among travellers from the affected region. It comes as health authorities work to contain the outbreak and prevent international spread.

Several of Donald Trump's signature policies are heading to the US Supreme Court for review, with immigration, climate and gun regulations expected to be at the centre of the cases. The rulings could reshape major areas of federal policy and test the limits of presidential authority, drawing close attention from both supporters and critics across the political spectrum.

The US Army has laid the groundwork to resume executions of military death row inmates, pending approval from President Trump, according to ABC News. The report indicates preparations are in place should the White House authorize carrying out death sentences, which have not been conducted by the military in decades. The development has drawn attention to the fate of inmates on military death row.

US prosecutors have charged an Iraqi national with coordinating at least 20 terrorist attacks, which authorities say were carried out in an effort to prevent a war with Iran. Details about the suspect's identity, the targets of the attacks, and where the charges were filed remain limited in initial reporting. The case is likely to intensify debate over security threats linked to tensions surrounding Iran.

British police have arrested five men under terrorism and explosives legislation close to a US air base in the UK. The arrests come at a time of heightened security concerns around American military installations in Britain, and details about the men or any suspected plot have not yet been released by authorities.

The FBI is investigating letters containing an unknown substance that were sent to election officials in the United States. The probe comes amid heightened concern about threats and intimidation targeting people who administer US elections, and authorities are working to identify the sender and determine what the substance is.

Elon Musk suggested the US military was behind limits placed on Ukraine's use of satellite services, reportedly Starlink. A US official has now responded that the administration had no involvement in imposing those restrictions. The exchange renews scrutiny of how decisions over Ukraine's battlefield satellite access are made, and who holds that authority.

China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, set the daily yuan fixing marginally weaker against the US dollar, its official reference rate for onshore currency trading. A softer fixing can signal that Beijing is comfortable letting the yuan drift lower, and traders watch the number closely each morning for clues about the authorities' stance on the currency and capital flows. Markets took the move as a modest signal of tolerance for mild yuan weakness.

Federal authorities are reportedly pursuing an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship that could seek to revoke it and deport the Minnesota congresswoman. Omar, a Somali refugee who became a US citizen, has faced long-running accusations from political opponents about her immigration history, which she denies. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats who call it a politically motivated attack.

The FBI is investigating packages containing suspicious substances sent to members of Congress and election offices across the United States. The mailings have prompted law enforcement responses and raised concerns about threats to public officials and election workers ahead of the election season. Authorities have not confirmed what the substances are or who is responsible.

The Carter Center, the election-monitoring organisation founded by former US President Jimmy Carter, has called for concrete steps toward credible Palestinian national elections. The appeal urges Palestinian authorities to take practical measures that would allow Palestinians to vote in legitimate national polls. The statement lands amid long-stalled Palestinian elections and renewed international attention on political reform in the occupied territories.

US election and cybersecurity officials say there are gaps in how government agencies communicate with the public about elections, a problem they say is growing more urgent as artificial intelligence makes it cheaper and easier for foreign actors to produce convincing disinformation. The warning comes as authorities prepare safeguards ahead of upcoming vote cycles, with concern focused on AI-generated fake audio, video and text that can spread rapidly before officials can respond.

A US judge has blocked sanctions imposed on two human rights organizations over their engagement with the International Criminal Court. The ruling prevents the government from enforcing penalties against the groups, which had been targeted for cooperating with the international tribunal. The decision is being reported widely and raises questions about the limits of US sanctions authority over civil society groups working with international courts.

Around 500 people held at an immigration detention center in coastal Georgia have begun a hunger strike. They are protesting conditions inside the facility and what they describe as violations of asylum protocols by US authorities. The action is one of the larger known detainee protests at an immigration detention site in the region, drawing attention to treatment of asylum seekers.

The FBI and Justice Department say Operation Blackout, a coordinated crackdown on scam centers in Ghana and Nigeria, seized roughly $17 billion in assets and cryptocurrency and led to 28 arrests. The operation targeted networks behind online fraud schemes, and authorities are presenting it as one of the largest seizures of its kind against West African fraud operations.

Pennsylvania is dealing with its largest measles outbreak in decades, according to multiple Pennsylvania news outlets. State health authorities are working to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus, and local papers across the state are publishing explainers on symptoms, exposure risks and vaccination. The outbreak has drawn attention amid broader concerns about declining vaccination rates and the resurgence of preventable diseases in the United States.

Reports say suspicious letters have been mailed to offices on Capitol Hill and to state election officials across the United States. The claims, circulated by Forbes and other outlets, come amid heightened security concerns around election workers, who have faced rising threats in recent years. Authorities have not yet detailed what the letters contained, who sent them, or whether anyone was harmed, and investigations are reportedly under way.

Dutch police in Amsterdam seized a server belonging to Italian internet provider Autistici/Inventati from a data center. Authorities are reportedly creating a digital image of the server's data to hand over to US authorities under an American legal request. Autistici/Inventati is a long-running collective hosting activist and alternative projects, and the seizure has drawn attention among digital rights and privacy observers.

Election offices in several US states have reported receiving suspicious packages containing white powder, prompting investigations and heightened concern ahead of voting. Authorities are testing the substances and working to identify who is behind the mailings, while officials reassure staff and reassure the public that election operations continue.

A federal appeals court heard arguments over the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, DC, with judges sharply questioning the government's legal justification. The case tests whether the president can deploy Guard troops in the capital without state or local consent, a dispute with broader implications for presidential power and the use of military forces domestically.

US first responders are testing counter-drone technology that moves from detecting unauthorized unmanned aircraft to responding to them, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The trials aim to give police, fire and emergency personnel practical tools as small drones increasingly appear at public events, critical infrastructure and emergency scenes. Officials want feedback from frontline responders before wider deployment.

A federal judge has blocked the US Department of Agriculture from carrying out a planned reorganization, ruling that it runs contrary to restrictions imposed by Congress. The decision stops the agency from proceeding with the restructuring for now. The ruling is being reported by federal workforce and policy outlets, though further details of the order and any appeal have not yet been widely covered.