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New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon

A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the U.S. as soon as next week based on a government review of…

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White House confirms ‘ongoing’ direct talks with Hamas over freeing hostages

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US officials have engaged in “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, stepping away from a long-held US policy of not directly…

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US will take Greenland ‘one way or the other,’ Trump says

The United States will acquire Greenland “one way or the other,” President Donald Trump said in a speech late Tuesday, after stressing the island’s right to self-determination. The comments, made…

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US to pause all military aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official said, deepening the fissure that has…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says he can salvage relationship with US

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he believed he could salvage his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump after their explosive meeting in the Oval Office, but that talks needed to continue…

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Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China

Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff, the latest salvo in the US president's steadily escalating trade fights. Imports from China already…

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Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen ‘fairly soon’ or not at all

US President Donald Trump says talks to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine are "very well advanced" and warned that that there is only a narrow window to broker a…

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EU pushes back hard against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments

The European Union pushed back hard against allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States, and warned that it would vigorously…

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Brexit boost for Britain as Donald Trump targets EU with massive 25% tariffs

Britain has been handed a massive Brexit boost after Donald Trump vowed to clobber the EU with 25% import tariffs. The US president took revenge on the bloc after saying…

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High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will not meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her visit to Washington “due to scheduling issues,” according to a European Commission…

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Trump to auction off citizenship via his ‘gold cards’ for $5m to foreigners who create jobs

President Donald Trump announced a new path to U.S. citizenship: a pricey gold card.The U.S. is going to “sell” gold cards for $5 million, Trump announced in the Oval Office.…

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US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal

Ukraine and the United States have agreed to terms on a deal relating to critical minerals and other resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official. While Ukraine has said it…

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Costa Rica Receives First Flight of Trump Deportees From Faraway Countries

Migrants from around the world — including dozens of children — landed on Thursday evening in San José, Costa Rica’s capital, after having been deported from the United States for…

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Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects US demands for mineral access, raising tensions amid ongoing negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz has…

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Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskiy to move fast for peace or lose his country

U.S. President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as “a dictator without elections” and said he better move fast to secure a peace or he would have no country…

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NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere

In just one speech by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, the most powerful member of NATO has thrown the world’s biggest military alliance into disarray, raising troubling questions about America’s…

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EU favours dialogue over retaliation to Trump tariffs

The European Union hopes to avert a damaging trade war with the U.S. over impending metals tariffs by prioritising negotiations rather than retaliatory countermeasures, comments from officials indicated. Ministers responsible…

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Lull in the annual conflict between sharks and humans

2024 was an "exceptionally quiet year" for shark bites around the world, with far fewer than usual, according to a new report released Tuesday by the International Shark Attack File. Worldwide,…

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Iran alerts UN to Trump threat of force, says it will defend itself

Iran alerted the United Nations to what it described as "reckless and inflammatory statements" by US President Donald Trump threatening the use of force and warned that "any act of…

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

U.S. President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium and raise rates to match those of other countries in the coming week. The United States and…

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EU says it would react to U.S. steel tariffs, awaits details

The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of impending metals tariffs, but said it would not respond until…

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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court

Donald Trump has authorised economic and travel sanctions against people who work on International Criminal Court investigations "targeting" US citizens or "close allies" such as Israel. The move mirrors actions…

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Russia says US must make first step to improve ties

The United States must make the first move in improving ties with Russia after years of failing to listen to the Kremlin and misguided policies intended to inflict a "strategic…

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China hits back at Trump’s tariffs

Beijing struck back on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10 percent tariffs against China, announcing levies of 15 percent on U.S. liquefied natural gas and coal, and 10…

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Hundreds of US government sites go offline

Hundreds of US government websites were offline on Monday, an AFP review showed, including that of the humanitarian agency USAID which President Donald Trump’s administration is shutting down. From a…

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UPDATED: Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month in exchange for tighter border security

Donald Trump has agreed to suspend his aggressive tariff hike against Mexico and Canada by one month after speaking with his counterparts in both nations, who agreed to dispatch 10,000…

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U.S. Companies Rush to Import Goods Before Tariffs

Companies are rushing to ship goods into the U.S. ahead of potential tariffs, as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's trade policies fuels stockpiling across multiple industries. Automakers, food producers, and…

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Black boxes in Washington air disaster recovered

US authorities said on Jan 30 it was not yet clear why a regional jet crashed into a US Army helicopter at a Washington airport, killing 67 people in the…

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UPDATED: American Airlines jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington’s Potomac River

A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Both of the aircraft — an American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk…

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How the CIA director helps the US navigate a world of spies, threats and geopolitical turbulence

By Matthew Clary, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Auburn University Today, the United States is navigating an increasingly unsettled world. The positions advising the president on national security are as…

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How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office

David B. Parker, Professor of History, Kennesaw State University On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute…

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Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, King assassination files

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declassifying files on the 1960s assassinations of president John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin…

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US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines

The U.S. military has moved its Typhon launchers - which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres - from Laoag airfield in the Philippines to another location on…

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Pentagon sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern US border with Mexico

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border. The United States Department of Defence has begun the process of deploying more manpower to secure…

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Marco Rubio reveals US foreign policy action plan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his tenure as the top U.S. diplomat by pledging to keep his department at the heart of U.S. foreign policymaking and execute what he…

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Russia says it sees window of opportunity to negotiate with Trump administration

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow sees a small window of opportunity to forge agreements with the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, the…

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Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine. Trump gave no details…

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Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent…

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German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows

Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing…

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Germany and US have long been allies – that could change with Trump

By Sylvia Taschka, Professor of Teaching of History, Wayne State University Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German…

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Cyprus says US decree on security affirms island’s stabilising role in region

Cyprus on Thursday hailed a U.S. memorandum allowing military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming recognition of the island as a pillar of stability in the…

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U.S. Military Missile Arsenal Under Strain Amid Global Conflicts and Aging Infrastructure

As global tensions rise, the U.S. military's missile arsenal is facing unprecedented strain, raising concerns about national security and long-term readiness. Increasing demands from international conflicts, coupled with aging infrastructure…

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US says it has no plans to increase military presence in Greenland

The United States has no current plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen said on Thursday, after President-elect Donald Trump expressed renewed interest in…

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Greenland important for the US, says Trump’s pick for national security adviser

Greenland is important for the United States' national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.…

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Mexican America or the 51st State? Mexican and Canadian Leaders Reject Trump’s Bold Proposals

In a week marked by geopolitical surprises, leaders of Canada and Mexico responded firmly to provocative proposals from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who floated ideas ranging from renaming the Gulf…

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Biden cancels Italy trip due to California wildfires

U.S. President Joe Biden canceled an upcoming trip to Italy due to the wildfires in California, the White House said on Wednesday, adding that he wanted to focus on directing…

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Takeaways from Trump’s press conference

President-elect Donald Trump made news with a series of assertions and pronouncements during a press conference on Tuesday, less than two weeks before he returns to the White House. Here…

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Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate

A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that…

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UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has discussed with Israel and the United States participating in a provisional administration of post-war Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority is able to take charge,…

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Donald Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as his father eyes the Danish territory

Donald Trump, Jr. is traveling to Greenland amid his father’s renewed interest in the U.S. gaining control over the Danish territory. The younger Trump reportedly has no plans to meet…

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US airlines cancel over 1,300 flights after winter storm

Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,300 flights on Monday after a winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to a broad swath of the country. A…

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Zelenskiy says Kyiv security guarantees will only work if US provides them

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia's war would only be effective if the United States provides them, and that he hoped to meet U.S.…

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US on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion

Law-enforcement officials in U.S. cities were beefing up security after a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas raised fears of more…

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New Orleans death toll rises to 15; Suspicions he may have had help

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been speaking to the media about the New Orleans attack and tells NBC News,she can say "with some certainty that there are multiple people…

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US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ‘major incident’

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a "major incident," according to a letter to lawmakers that…

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Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday as he uses his final weeks in office to surge military aid to Kyiv before…

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Trump plans immediate WHO withdrawal

Members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term,…

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