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Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder Set to Clash in Historic NBA Finals

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  ๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis & Oklahoma City ๐Ÿ—“ June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago ✍️ By: Sports Correspondent, National News Network ๐Ÿ Pacers Return to NBA Finals After 25 Years The Indiana Pacers have secured their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, defeating the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Pascal Siakam led the charge with 31 points, earning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 21 points and 13 assists, while Obi Toppin added 18 points against his former team. The Pacers capitalized on the Knicks' turnovers, outscoring them 34-13 on points off turnovers and 25-10 on fast-break points. YouTube +10 Reuters +10 https://www.wndu.com +10 Reuters +2 AP News +2 https://www.wtoc.com +2 New York Post ⚡ Thunder Advance to Finals with Dominant Performance The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Western Conference title with a commanding 124-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. Shai Gilgeo...

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Humanitarian Protections for Migrants

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  ๐Ÿ“ Washington, D.C. ๐Ÿ—“ June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago ✍️ By: Immigration Policy Correspondent, National News Network ⚖️ Supreme Court Decision Revokes Temporary Protections On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration authority to terminate the humanitarian parole program, impacting approximately 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision overturns a previous injunction by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani that had temporarily halted the policy's termination. CBS News +8 Diario AS +8 Politico +8 Wikipedia +3 Reuters +3 The Guardian +3 The humanitarian parole program, established during President Joe Biden's administration, allowed migrants from these countries to legally reside and work in the U.S. for two years under urgent humanitarian considerations. The Supreme Court's ruling permits the Department of Homeland Security to commence revoking employment authorizations and potentially initiate depo...

U.S. Proposes New Nuclear Deal to Iran Amid Escalating Uranium Enrichment Concerns

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  ๐Ÿ“ Washington, D.C. / Tehran ๐Ÿ—“ June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago ✍️ By: International Affairs Correspondent, Global News Network ๐Ÿงพ U.S. Presents Revised Nuclear Agreement Proposal In a significant diplomatic move, the United States has extended a revised nuclear deal proposal to Iran, aiming to address the escalating concerns over Tehran's advancing uranium enrichment program. The proposal, delivered by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, was described by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as "detailed and acceptable," urging Iran to consider it in its best interest. Fox News +3 Axios +3 Reuters +3 The proposal includes the formation of a regional consortium for uranium enrichment, involving Iran and neighboring countries, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and U.S. monitors. This initiative, suggested by Oman and adopted by the U.S., aims to ensure that uranium enrichment is strictly for civilian purposes. Axios...

U.S. Defense Secretary Warns of 'Imminent' China Threat, Urges Indo-Pacific Allies to Bolster Defenses

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  ๐Ÿ“ Singapore ๐Ÿ—“ June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago ✍️ By: Global Security Correspondent, International News Network ๐Ÿ›ก️ Hegseth Sounds Alarm on China's Military Intentions At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning regarding China's escalating military activities. He emphasized that the threat posed by China is "real and imminent," particularly concerning Taiwan. Hegseth highlighted China's aggressive maneuvers, including cyberattacks, militarization of disputed islands, and frequent military drills, as indicators of Beijing's preparation for potential military action. The Times of India +3 AP News +3 Defense.gov +3 The Guardian +10 The US Sun +10 BBC +10 "There's no reason to sugarcoat it: the threat China poses is real, and it could be imminent," Hegseth stated. Defense.gov +1 Defense.gov +1 ๐Ÿค Call for Increased Defense Spending Among Allies Hegseth urged Indo-Paci...

Hamas Responds to U.S. Ceasefire Proposal with Conditional Hostage Deal

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  ๐Ÿ“ Gaza City / Washington, D.C. ๐Ÿ—“ June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago ✍️ By: Middle East Correspondent, Global News Desk ๐Ÿ”ป Overview: A Cautious Step Toward De-Escalation In a pivotal turn in the seven-month-long Gaza war, Hamas has officially responded to a ceasefire proposal championed by U.S. President Joe Biden . The group has agreed in principle to a phased hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire—but with conditions that immediately triggered objections from Israel and the U.S. While the response marks the first serious engagement by Hamas in weeks, its demands for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza remain a major stumbling block. ๐Ÿ“œ Ceasefire Framework: What’s on the Table? The U.S.-backed proposal envisions a three-stage process : ๐Ÿ”น Phase 1: Humanitarian Ceasefire and Hostage Release A 6-week truce Release of 10 living Israeli hostages held in Gaza Transfer of 18 bodies of hostages who reportedly died in captivity Increased humanit...
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  Date: May 30, 2025 By: International News Desk Buenos Aires, Argentina — A high-profile trial concerning the death of football legend Diego Maradona has been declared a mistrial by an Argentine court, following revelations that one of the presiding judges participated in a documentary about the case, compromising the trial's impartiality . Cadena SER +7 WSJ +7 ABC News +7 The trial, which began on March 11, 2025, involved seven medical professionals—including Maradona's primary physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, and nurses—charged with "simple homicide with eventual intent" in connection to Maradona's death on November 25, 2020 . The charges carry potential prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years. Cadena SER +7 Reuters +7 BBC +7 The mistrial was prompted by the resignation of Judge Julieta Makintach, who faced criticism for her involvement in a documentary titled "Divine Justice," which included staged scenes filmed within the cou...