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She cautioned that no agreement exists with Washington and Congress would need to approve any deployment.2 h agoA Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's security services in Kyiv on Friday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the strike targeted the SBU chief's personal office. At least 12 people were wounded in the attack on the heavily fortified government building.2 h agoThe United States and China are preparing for dialogue on artificial intelligence safety scheduled for mid-September. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the American delegation, according to sources briefed on the discussions.3 h agoCrossings through the strategic waterway fell 50 percent on August 31, with only five vessels confirmed passing through, according to maritime data firm Kpler. President Trump said the U.S. was now protecting tankers from Iranian attacks in the strait, calling the conflict with Iran 'small potatoes' for the country.3 h agoUS intelligence assessments indicate Iran is determined to continue military confrontation at least until November midterm elections to wear down Washington, according to recent reports. Trump said 18 Americans have been lost and characterized the conflict as a minor matter. A federal judge extended a block on Trump administration orders seeking to restrict mail-in voting in the midterm elections.4 h agoSix countries abstained from the UN vote on the new map, in addition to the United States' dissenting vote. The new map is known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection.4 h agoPresident Donald Trump characterized the conflict with Iran as a minor military operation rather than a full-scale war, citing 18 U.S. service members killed. He compared the toll to the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, which lasted years.

Costa Rica's leader opens door to U.S. military presence for security

President Laura Fernandez said U.S. ground operations would strengthen national security. She cautioned that no agreement exists with Washington and Congress would need to approve any deployment.

NXEWS NewsroomSep 4, 2026, 6:21 PMUpdated 4 min ago1 min read

Archive photoEsteban Rojas Saurez/Asamblea Legislativa de Costa Rica·Wikimedia Commons·Public domain

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