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European Parliament trade MEPs advanced EU-US tariff legislation covering U.S. goods, safeguards and a June plenary vote in Brussels.

Eleven people died after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview paper mill, prompting recovery operations and federal review.

Tom Barrack now holds new envoy titles for Syria and Iraq, adding to his US ambassador role in Turkey under the Trump administration.

Washington says Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend the ceasefire by 45 days and continue political and security talks in coming weeks.

EU and US signed a critical minerals pact in Washington, formalizing supply chain coordination across mining, processing and recycling.

Jordan is set for about $200 million in potential IMF funding after a staff-level deal covering the fifth EFF review and second RSF review.

The Pentagon said Gen. Randy George retired effective immediately as Army chief, ending his tenure and starting a leadership transition at Army headquarters.

Gold rose 0.7% near $5,113 as the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields eased, even as bullion headed for a second weekly decline with oil above $100.

Trump said he ordered the Pentagon and other agencies to release government files on UFOs, UAP and extraterrestrial life in a Truth Social post Thursday, Feb. 19.

Washington told Brussels that excluding U.S. defense suppliers from EU tenders would undermine industrial cooperation and prompt a review of reciprocity.