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Pakistan’s $9bn copper-gold mine becomes key leverage in US tariff talks
Pakistan is leveraging its $9bn US-linked copper-gold mine project at Reko Diq to seek relief from Trump-era tariffs, highlighting its strategic value in critical mineral diplomacy.
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Trump’s tariffs threaten US AI leadership despite push to become ‘world capital’
Tech companies warn rising data centre costs and policy unpredictability may drive AI investments abroad.
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India welcomes pioneering Parkinson's treatments
India has introduced advanced Parkinson’s treatments like apomorphine injections and infusion pumps, while local researchers make promising strides toward potential cures.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick slams India’s farm trade barriers, pushes for market access
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticised India's agricultural trade barriers, urging greater market access for American farmers. India defends its policies, citing self-sufficiency, small farmers' welfare, and concerns over GM corn.
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Trump spares tech giants from tariffs, but most China-dependent consumer goods face levies
Donald Trump has exempted tech products like smartphones from new tariffs on China, but most consumer goods—including toys, fans, and appliances—still face levies, potentially raising prices for Americans.
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'NOT actually meaningfully...': Musk plays down rare earth fears amid China export ban, highlights refining bottleneck
Elon Musk downplays rare earth scarcity after China's export ban, stressing refining—not mining—is the real bottleneck. He urges to focus on processing capabilities to reduce dependence on China’s industrial dominance.
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China halts rare earth exports amid Trump tariff tensions, threatening global supply chains
China has suspended rare earth exports, disrupting global supply chains for electric vehicles, defence, and tech industries, in retaliation to President Trump’s recent tariff hikes, The New York Times reports.
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US seeks swift nuclear deal, but challenges remain, says Iran after pivotal talks
Iran says the US wants a nuclear deal “as soon as possible,” but admits it won’t be easy. The two sides held rare, high-level talks in Oman after years of tension.
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Gold soars to record highs amid market turmoil triggered by Trump’s tariff blitz
Gold surged to a record high of $3,237 this week as investors fled US assets amid Trump’s escalating trade war, marking its strongest weekly gain in five years.
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Crypto industry scores major wins in Congress with help from super PAC-backed lawmakers
Backed by millions in crypto industry donations, lawmakers are advancing legislation like the GENIUS Act that would legitimize stablecoins and potentially benefit Trump-linked businesses.
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Harvard professors sue Trump administration over funding threat, citing First Amendment violations
Harvard faculty groups have sued the Trump administration, alleging its threat to cut $9 billion in funding over antisemitism concerns violates academic freedom and First Amendment rights.
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Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire breaches as Trump calls for peace
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, as tensions persist and President Trump urged Moscow to advance peace efforts.
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UK government takes control of British Steel plant to prevent closure and job losses
The UK government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant to prevent its closure by Chinese owner Jingye, aiming to protect 2,700 jobs and safeguard national industrial capacity.
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'They’re just a tax on Americans': China warns US public as Trump’s tariffs bite
China targets American public in its latest response to Trump’s tariff hike, warning that US consumers—not foreign nations—will bear the costs, as trade tensions between the two giants escalate.
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'The surest way to destroy...': China fires back at Trump’s tariffs, quotes Reagan’s warning
China invokes Ronald Reagan’s 1987 warning against trade wars to criticise Trump’s soaring tariffs, as the US-China economic conflict intensifies with tit-for-tat duties and heightened global tension.
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Trump’s bold move: Stockpiling seabed metals to challenge China’s control of critical minerals
The Trump administration plans to stockpile deep-sea minerals to counter China’s dominance in rare earths, amid Republican backing, legal uncertainty, and environmental concerns over unregulated seabed mining.
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'Trump wants to...': Defiant mood among Chinese exporters as Trump’s tariff war escalates
Exporters in Yiwu, China’s “trinket town,” remain defiant amid Trump’s escalating tariff war, as Beijing retaliates with nationalist messaging, counter-tariffs, and cultural restrictions to rally domestic support.
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Microsoft’s Skype shutdown sparks backlash as users lose prepaid funds
Microsoft’s decision to shut down Skype without refunding most prepaid balances has frustrated longtime users, raising concerns about how tech companies handle discontinued services.
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Trump replaces Obama portrait with painting of himself post-assassination attempt
The Trump administration has replaced Obama’s portrait with a dramatic painting of Trump after his 2023 assassination attempt, drawing criticism from historians for breaking with White House tradition.
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US and Iran to hold tentative talks in Oman amid rising nuclear tensions
The US and Iran will hold preliminary talks in Oman Saturday, aiming to restart nuclear negotiations amid mutual distrust and rising regional tensions.
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Air travel revolution: Digital 'journey pass' to do away with boarding passes and check-in by 2027
Air travel could be revolutionised within three years as the UN plans to replace check-ins and boarding passes with a digital “journey pass” and facial recognition technology.
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Trump administration prioritises trade talks with key Asian allies, leaving most nations in limbo
The Trump administration is prioritizing trade talks with a few strategic allies while leaving most countries confused and sidelined amid sweeping tariffs and unclear demands.
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NIH breaks from Musk’s federal workforce rules, restoring travel and purchase freedoms
The NIH has rejected Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting directives, restoring employee travel and purchasing freedoms in a major break from the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Register or be deported”: Trump administration enforces 30-day rule for all foreign nationals in U.S.
A Trump-backed rule now mandates all foreign nationals in the U.S. over 30 days to register and carry ID, or face fines, jail, or deportation—sparking criticism from immigrant rights groups.
