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US and China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs

The United States and China have agreed to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs in a deal that surpassed expectations as the world's two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade…

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Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away $200 billion via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the…

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Catholics Remain a Major Religious Bloc in the U.S., Politically Divided

Roman Catholics continue to represent one of the largest religious groups in the United States, with roughly 61 million adherents, accounting for about 18% of the population, according to Pew…

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U.S. judge blocks Trump’s Libya deportation plan

A U.S. judge said any effort by the Trump administration to deport migrants to Libya would clearly violate a prior court order barring officials from swiftly deporting migrants to countries…

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UPDATED: Trump, Starmer Unveil Trade Deal, Keep Key U.S. Tariffs in Place

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a new U.S.-U.K. trade agreement described as a "breakthrough," though it maintains a 10% tariff on British goods…

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U.S. may soon deport migrants to Libya on military flight

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration may deport migrants to Libya for the first time this week, three U.S. officials said, as part of his immigration crackdown and despite Washington's past…

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Trump confirms he offered to send US troops to Mexico to help with cartels

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had offered to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum combat drug trafficking, an offer Sheinbaum disclosed on Saturday and…

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Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, saying the American movie industry was dying a "very fast death" due to the…

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Romania’s U.S. visa waiver admission revoked

The Trump administration said it was revoking the admittance of Romania to the U.S. visa waiver program that allows visa-free travel to the United States, less than four months after…

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Iran says it will strike back if US or Israel attack

Iran's Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Sunday that Tehran would strike back if the United States or Israel attacked. Nasirzadeh's comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed…

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Zelenskyy hails Ukraine-US investment deal as ‘truly equal’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed an investment deal with the United States as a "truly equal" and fair agreement, and the first result of his meeting with US President Donald Trump…

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Vance does not see Russia’s war in Ukraine ending ‘any time soon’, White House national security adviser Waltz removed

The war in Ukraine is not going to end "any time soon," U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News. It is "going to be up to the Russians and…

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Trump wants free pass for US ships in Panama, Suez canals

United States President Donald Trump said U.S. military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel free of charge through the Panama and Suez canals, two strategic routes for global…

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Valuable Dialogue: Zelenskyy and Trump Meet in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday morning in Rome, marking the two leaders' initial interaction following their unfortunate meeting at the White…

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U.S. Consumers Face Higher Prices from Temu and Shein Due to Tariff Revival

Two of China’s largest fast fashion retailers, Temu and Shein, have warned US customers that they will face price increases from next week, as Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on Chinese…

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Trump administration considering closure of nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates, including in Malta

The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department document…

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Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding

The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning…

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Trump tariffs: EU pauses countermeasures until July

The European Commission said it would hold off on retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth €21 billion until July 14 "to allow time and space for EU-US negotiations." The EU's pause…

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Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response

President Donald Trump said he believes Iran is intentionally delaying a nuclear deal with the United States and that it must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face…

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China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war ramps up

China has announced additional tariffs on US goods to 125%, according to Reuters. That is up from the previous level of 84%. China’s finance ministry is reported as saying that…

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Trump warns military action against Iran ‘absolutely’ possible ‘if necessary’

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was up to Iran to decide whether the recent U.S. movement of B-2 bombers was a message to Tehran, as he voiced hope…

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Trump’s stunning tariff pause focuses trade war on China

U.S. President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging on Thursday even as he…

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China lashes back with 84% tariffs on US goods

China will impose 84% tariffs on U.S. goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced, its finance ministry said on Wednesday, firing the latest salvo in a global trade…

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Trump’s latest tariffs kick in, deepening global trade war

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for…

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Mexico warns against potential U.S. drone strikes on cartels

Amid reports that the Trump administration is considering drone strikes against cartels, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated her staunch opposition to any such military action. “We do not agree with…

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Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine, potentially threatening a fragile peace effort in the three-year-old war. Beijing is…

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Pentagon considers proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe

Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are considering a proposal to withdraw as many as 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing six U.S. and European officials…

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EU Commission proposes 25% counter-tariffs on some US imports

The European Commission proposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a range of U.S. goods on Monday in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium, a document seen by…

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Trump says US and Iran set for direct nuclear talks

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct talks on Tehran's nuclear program, but Iran's foreign minister said the discussions…

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US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese

The US said it would revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders over South Sudan's failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens, at a time when…

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Iran wants indirect talks with US, warns regional countries over strikes against it

Iran is pushing back against U.S. demands that it directly negotiate over its nuclear programme or be bombed, warning neighbours that host U.S. bases that they could be in the…

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EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up…

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Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development

The U.S. government's imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the AGOA trade deal that was supposed to help African economies develop through preferential access to…

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The list of new tariff rates Trump unveiled

President Donald Trump's move to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, as well as much higher levies on dozens of rivals and allies alike,…

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What are the EU’s options in response to Trump tariffs?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union had a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, although it…

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US moves warplanes to Middle East as Iran tensions build

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reinforced US military capability in the Middle East with more warplanes, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, amid a more than two-week-old US bombing campaign in…

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US embassies globally tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies

The Trump administration has warned local suppliers to U.S. embassies and consulates as well as recipients of U.S. grants worldwide that they must comply with its ban on Diversity, Equity…

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EU could charge fees on PayPal in U.S. tariff dispute

The European Union could charge fees on PayPal as part of a tariff dispute with the United States, a senior European lawmaker said on Friday. Bernd Lange, the head of the…

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Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran

Tehran would strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences for Iran in the absence of a new nuclear deal, the speaker…

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US appears to be significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East

The United States appears to be significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of highly sophisticated aircraft and a second aircraft carrier to the region.…

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Iran says ready for indirect talks with US

Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, said on Thursday Tehran has not closed all doors to resolve its disputes with the United States and is ready for indirect…

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Trump slaps 25% duties on car imports to US

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon regaining the…

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China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say

China remains the top military and cyber threat to the U.S., according to a report by U.S. intelligence agencies published on Tuesday that said Beijing was making "steady but uneven"…

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JD Vance Says He’ll Visit Greenland With Wife Usha

Vice President JD Vance will visit Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday to discuss Arctic security and meet US troops, amid President Donald Trump's interest in the territory, his…

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White House national security adviser Waltz under fire for accidental war plan leak

The stunning revelation that top administration officials accidentally included a reporter in a group chat discussing war plans triggered furious discussion inside the White House that national security adviser Mike…

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Venezuela agrees to US repatriation flights after row

Venezuela has agreed with the US to resume repatriation flights for deported Venezuelan nationals, its officials announced. Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President, confirmed the first flight would depart on…

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Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called on Ukraine's allies to apply new pressure on Moscow to stop the war. The call came after nearly 150 Russian drones targeted Kyiv and…

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US happiness ranking hits all-time low

The United States has fallen to its lowest happiness ranking ever, according to the annual World Happiness Report released Thursday to mark the International Day of Happiness. The United States'…

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Britain beefs up travel warnings over US border enforcement

Britain has in recent weeks revised its advice for citizens travelling to the United States to include a warning that anyone found breaking its entry rules could face arrest or…

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EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April

The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it to re-think which U.S. goods to hit and…

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Key takeaways on newly released JFK files

Newly released documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963 gave curious readers more details Wednesday into Cold War-era covert U.S. operations in other nations but didn’t initially…

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Trump moves to close down Voice of America

US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical". A White House statement said…

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Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order, says judge has no authority

The Trump administration has deported alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the U.S. despite a court order forbidding it from doing so, saying in an extraordinary statement that a…

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Trump administration considers extensive travel restrictions for several countries, including Arab States

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and…

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Yemen’s Huthis claim attacks on carrier group after US strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes. The Huthis initially said…

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Trump says he still has good relations with leader of ‘nuclear power’ North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he still has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with whom he held several summits during his first term,…

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Trump threatens 200% wine tariff if EU does not remove whiskey tariff

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would put a 200% wine tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products coming out of EU countries if the bloc did…

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