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Trump touts $2 trillion in Middle East investment deals — but many were already in place
White House claims of new economic agreements face scrutiny as many announced deals predate Trump’s presidency or rely on inflated projections.
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‘Crunching’ seabirds on remote Australian island reveal the hidden cost of plastic pollution
Researchers on Lord Howe Island find in Australia plastic-filled chicks with signs of organ damage, neurodegeneration, and a grim future for marine life.
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Trump wraps Middle East tour with grand promises, warm praise, and elusive deals
In a four-day tour of the Persian Gulf, the US president showcased personal diplomacy, vague investment promises, and a new warmth toward former adversaries.
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Trump's Middle East tour marks major foreign policy shift: 10 takeaways
From the encounter with Syria's new leader to commendation of the allies of Iran, Trump's three-nation tour revealed a shift in US foreign policy on a strategic scale.
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Why experts are split on how close artificial general intelligence really is?
Top tech leaders say AGI is almost here, but leading scientists argue the biggest breakthroughs are still missing.
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Trump’s $45 million military parade draws backlash as birthday celebration nears
Planned for the Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, warplanes, and thousands of troops — and mounting criticism.
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Science that changed your life: What US government innovation made possible
US taxpayer-funded science has quietly revolutionised daily life — from GPS and weight-loss drugs to LASIK and language tools — all thanks to decades of investment in basic research now threatened by proposed federal cuts.
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Democrats misread Biden’s decline — and the cost of silence may be Trump’s return
While fresh revelations from the book Original Sin reveal the depth of Biden's decline, critics argue that the true failure lay in the party's inability to take bold action.
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Trump signals breakthrough in nuclear talks with Iran, but key gaps remain
The US President says deal is near as both sides float compromises, but enrichment and sanctions remain sticking points.
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Meta delays flagship AI model amid internal doubts and leadership shake-ups
Behemoth rollout postponed as engineers question progress, raising concerns over company’s multibillion-dollar AI bets.
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Baby KJ becomes first patient to receive custom gene-editing treatment, offering new hope for rare genetic diseases
Breakthrough therapy may pave the way for personalized cures and a cheaper path to treating ultra-rare conditions.
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Trump’s Middle East AI deals spark concerns over outsourcing America’s tech future
US to supply hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips to Gulf states as critics warn of AI power shifting abroad.
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Trump distances from Netanyahu as Middle East strategy shifts toward Iran, Syria and Gulf ties
Hostage release and Syria deal bypass Israeli PM, raising questions over his influence on US policy.
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White House space policy adrift as Trump eyes Mars mission without clear leadership
Industry insiders say confusion, budget cuts, and missing appointments threaten US goals in space.
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Airships are making a comeback — but can they really take off this time?
Startups tout greener skies with modern zeppelins, but questions over market viability remain.
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Musk's X in the spotlight for accepting payment from sanctioned terrorist-linked accounts
Over a year since warnings, report indicates Hezbollah, Houthi officials continuing to pay for verification and perks.
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Trump administration cancels over 1,400 research grants tied to misinformation studies
Cuts target academic work on online harm, raising alarms about scientific independence and the future of digital safety.
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Supreme Court to weigh power of judges as Trump faces wave of nationwide injunctions
Seventeen nationwide rulings have blocked key Trump policies, from immigration to education funding.
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Trump announces $96 billion Boeing and GE deal with Qatar Airways as part of massive Middle East investment push
Trump’s Middle East visit has yielded a historic $96 billion Boeing-GE deal with Qatar Airways and a wider $243.5 billion investment plan, signalling a sweeping push to deepen US industrial, defence, and tech ties across the Gulf region.
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Warren Buffett credits age as primary motivation for resigning as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
The investing legend will conclude his four-decade run as CEO by December 2025, remaining chairman of the board.
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Qatar's donation of a luxury jet to Trump raises questions about national security, influence politics
Qatar’s offer to donate a luxury jet to President Trump is the latest flashpoint in a broader debate over the Gulf state's growing influence in Washington—fuelled by wealth, strategic military ties, and its expanding links to Trump’s business empire.
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Trump administration prepares to slash bank capital rules in major deregulation push
The Trump administration is preparing to significantly ease bank capital rules by cutting the supplementary leverage ratio, sparking concerns over financial stability.
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Harvard’s forgotten Magna Carta turns out to be real and rare
A $27.50 manuscript, long thought to be a reproduction, is now identified as one of only 25 surviving versions of the Magna Carta.
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Trump administration warns global firms against using Huawei AI chips
The Trump administration has warned that using Huawei’s AI chips may violate US export laws, escalating efforts to curb China’s rise in advanced computing.
