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Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on minerals deal: Kyiv
Ukraine and the US signed a memorandum advancing a deal for US access to Ukraine’s minerals, with plans for an Economic Partnership Agreement and Investment Fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction, despite earlier setbacks.
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US, Ukraine and European allies hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris talks on ending Russia's war
US, Ukrainian, and European officials held an “excellent exchange” in Paris, discussing strategies to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, as President Trump pushes for a swift ceasefire and lasting peace.
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Trump calls Harvard a ‘disgrace’ as campus protests erupt over crackdown on universities
Protests erupted at UC Berkeley over President Trump’s criticisms of universities like Harvard, accusing them of Marxism and anti-Americanism. Trump’s administration is considering revoking tax-exempt status, citing ideological and terrorist support.
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Trump’s chip export ban targets China’s AI rise, hits Nvidia and AMD with billions in losses
The Trump administration has blocked US AI chip exports to China, hitting Nvidia and AMD with billions in losses as it escalates efforts to curb China's tech advancement.
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Harvard hires Trump-linked lawyers as showdown with White House escalates
Harvard has hired Trump-linked conservative lawyers to fight back against the administration’s demands over antisemitism and governance, risking $2 billion in frozen federal funding.
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Weakening US dollar worsens global fallout from Trump’s tariffs
The US dollar’s sharp decline, combined with Trump’s tariffs, is worsening global economic strain by hurting foreign exporters, pressuring central banks to cut rates, and raising fears of deflation across Europe and Asia.
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Musk confirmed as father in St. Clair paternity case as financial, legal battle goes public
A New York court has confirmed Elon Musk is the father of Ashley St. Clair’s child, exposing his secretive efforts to expand his “baby legion” through financial deals, NDAs, and a growing network of mothers amid rising political influence.
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Trump’s White House goes gold as president brings Mar-a-Lago glitz to Oval Office
President Trump is transforming the White House with lavish gold décor, from portraits to Oval Office carvings, reflecting his Mar-a-Lago style and personal taste for opulence.
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Temu and Shein to raise US prices, slash ads as Trump’s new China tariffs take effect
Chinese fast-fashion giants scale back marketing spend and warn customers of cost hikes ahead of May 2 duties on low-value imports.
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China’s grip on rare earth magnets leaves US scrambling for alternatives
Fifteen years after Beijing’s export ban on Japan, America remains dangerously reliant on China for strategic minerals critical to defence and clean energy.
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Brazil’s rare earth mine is key to reducing China’s dominance—but its output is locked in a deal with Beijing
US-backed mine in Brazil could reshape global supply chains, but nearly all production is contracted to China through 2027.
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China dismisses U.S. tariffs as ‘numbers game’, warns of no impact
China slammed the U.S.’s steep tariffs as an economically meaningless “numbers game,” warning it will ignore further hikes as trade tensions escalate under President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy.
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Elon Musk’s quest for a ‘legion’ of children: Surrogates, secret deals and global sperm donations
Elon Musk is reportedly pursuing a “legion” of children through surrogacy, secret financial deals, and global donations, managing relationships with multiple women under strict confidentiality.
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Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program would offer US residency for $5 million
A new Musk-led initiative aims to replace the EB-5 green card system with a fast-track visa for the ultra-wealthy.
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'We're going to give...': Trump unveils self-deportation plan, offering cash and flights to undocumented migrants
President Trump proposed a voluntary self-deportation program offering stipends and return options for undocumented immigrants, aiming to boost deportations while using a CBP app to facilitate departures.
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US judge finds 'probable cause' to hold Trump administration in contempt over deportation, appeal planned
A U.S. judge found "probable cause" to hold Trump's administration in contempt over deportations. The White House plans an immediate appeal. Tensions rise as Trump challenges judicial rulings, especially on deportations.
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Fed chair Powell warns of tough Fed choices as Trump’s tariffs threaten inflation and jobs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that tariffs could lead to persistent inflation, affecting global supply chains. He suggests the Fed will prioritise price stability, delaying rate cuts until more clarity emerges.
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Trump urges IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status as university defies political oversight
President Trump has moved to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status and freeze $2.2 billion in funding after the university refused federal oversight of its admissions, hiring, and campus governance policies.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO warns Trump’s tariffs could undermine US global leadership
Jamie Dimon warned that Trump’s escalating trade war could undermine US credibility and urged renewed engagement with China and global allies to restore economic stability.
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Trump’s tariff stance strains US-EU trade talks as Washington signals little room for concessions
The US has told the EU it will retain some tariffs despite ongoing trade talks, frustrating Brussels with a lack of clarity on how to reduce them.
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Elon Musk’s secret paternity case reveals web of NDAs, power plays, and a push to ‘seed the earth’
As a court confirms Elon Musk fathered a child with right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair, the case opens a window into the billionaire’s secretive pronatalist mission—and the lengths taken to keep it under wraps.
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Trump administration proposes deep cuts to State Department and foreign aid
The Trump administration proposes slashing State Department and USAID budgets by 48%, cutting global aid and international organisation funding, prompting bipartisan concern over U.S. diplomatic retreat and global influence loss.
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Melinda French Gates calls divorce from Bill Gates ‘necessary’, opens up about emotional strain
Melinda French Gates called her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates "necessary", citing emotional strain and personal growth. She also revealed past panic attacks and emphasised moving forward.
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Trump’s diamond tariffs bring global trade to a standstill
Trump’s diamond tariffs have disrupted global supply chains, bringing the $82 billion industry to a near standstill and threatening key hubs like Antwerp and India’s polishing sector.
