US in ‘extensive effort’ with partners to counter China influence operations

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A day after authorities arrested two people on charges of links to a Chinese “secret police station” in New York, a U.S. official said the United States is engaged in an “extensive effort” with international partners to counter Chinese influence operations. Federal prosecutors said the arrests on Monday were…

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United Airlines sees return to profit on ‘strong’ international travel demand

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) -United Airlines Holdings Inc on Tuesday forecast a profit for the second quarter and retained its earnings outlook for the full year on “strong” travel demand, particularly for international trips. In a statement, CEO Scott Kirby said bookings for international travel are growing at twice the domestic rate. The…

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Mexico nabs, swiftly deports MS-13 gang leader to El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Police in Mexico City arrested one of the most wanted leaders of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha gang accused of multiple crimes in the United States, officials said on Tuesday, in a fresh blow to one of Central America’s most violent criminal groups. Jose Wilfredo Ayala, 55, was arrested after a tip…

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Apple opens first India store as fans show off vintage devices, take selfies

By M. Sriram and Tanvi Mehta MUMBAI (Reuters) -About 300 people queued at Apple’s store in Mumbai on Tuesday, as fans took selfies with Chief Executive Tim Cook, who inaugurated the first retail store run by the tech giant in India, underscoring the importance of its market. “The energy, creativity, and passion in Mumbai is…

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Alleged leaker Teixeira’s unit ordered to halt intelligence mission -Air Force

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force’s 102nd Intelligence Wing, which the alleged leaker of classified information belonged to, has been ordered to halt its intelligence mission as the service’s inspector general carries out an investigation, the Air Force said on Tuesday. The Air Force said all units would…

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US family immigration detention won’t restart ‘at this time,’ official says

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is not planning “at this time” to restart family immigration detention, a senior U.S. immigration official said on Tuesday, signaling the contentious practice to more quickly deport families is on hold. Tae Johnson, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), said officials had discussed…

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