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Foreign tourists stay away from US as visa fears, Trump policies trigger summer travel slump
International arrivals decline sharply as Canadians and Europeans cancel plans, hurting local economies and reshaping US tourism patterns.
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Trump administration moves to block Chinese officials from studying in US, targeting Harvard's longstanding role
Crackdown on Communist Party ties threatens decades-long academic exchange, as Harvard fights to retain foreign student access.
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Trump's emergency tariffs halted by court: Trade war strategy in legal jeopardy
A federal court has halted significant Trump-era tariffs, deeming the president exceeded emergency powers; while the White House is set to appeal, the ruling could redefine U.S. trade policy and executive power.
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Trump's emergency tariffs halted by court: Trade war strategy in legal jeopardy
A federal court has halted significant Trump-era tariffs, deeming the president exceeded emergency powers; while the White House is set to appeal, the ruling could redefine U.S. trade policy and executive power.
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Gaza war’s climate cost exceeds annual emissions of over 100 countries, new research finds
Israel’s assault on Gaza has produced more carbon than Costa Rica and Estonia combined, with rebuilding set to worsen the global climate crisis.
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OpenAI’s COO says AI needs new devices, teases future beyond screens
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap says the company is pushing toward a post-screen AI experience while expanding its enterprise and global reach—though details about its first device with Jony Ive remain tightly under wraps.
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China’s industrial edge is reshaping the global balance of power — and the US is falling behind
In a future war, manufacturing and logistics may matter more than missiles. And right now, China is better prepared for both.
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Iran-Russia drone agreement stokes war in Ukraine and probes the limits of Western sanctions
Iran and Russia have extended their military partnership by manufacturing drones in Russian territory, employing hidden gold payments and sanctions evasion to equip Moscow's war effort in Ukraine—revealing weaknesses in Western enforcement systems.
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China coerces rebel withdrawal in Myanmar to safeguard its billions: Inside the furtive surrender of Lashio
Myanmar's rebels surrendered the strategic city of Lashio to pressure from China, which moved in to secure its economic investments—demonstrating Beijing's profound, interest-driven commitment to the nation's civil war.
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Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome: The space shield remaking missile defence and global power plays
The far-reaching proposal to shoot down hypersonic and orbital missiles from space ignites innovation—and global tension.
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Inside Trump’s war on elite universities: How Harvard became the target of a federal crackdown
The president’s allies are wielding federal funds as leverage against colleges over antisemitism, speech codes, and political ideology.
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Trump’s executive orders face wave of legal battles across US courts
More than 250 lawsuits have challenged President Trump’s sweeping second-term agenda, halting key immigration, education, workforce, and trade orders.
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Tesla investors push for Musk to return full-time as CEO amid sales slump and political distractions
Shareholders cite stock volatility, revenue decline, and reputational risk as concerns in new letter demanding Elon Musk’s full-time focus.
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Sixteen states sue Trump administration over cuts to science foundation grants
$1.4 billion in research grants cancelled, diversity programmes dismantled, and indirect costs capped under new NSF policies.
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US suspends critical tech sales to China amidst mounting supply chain battle
Chip software, chemical equipment, and jet engines restricted in reprisal for China's rare earth mineral embargo.
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Harvard battles Trump administration over ban on international students
University says thousands face mental health strain, visa risks, and academic upheaval amid federal crackdown.
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Musk tried to block OpenAI’s UAE deal unless xAI was included, say officials
Tensions rise as Trump-era AI diplomacy puts Elon Musk and Sam Altman on collision course.
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Japan’s soaring debt sparks alarm ahead of crucial election
Mounting fiscal pressures and rising interest rates force Tokyo to reconsider its decades-long debt-driven strategy.
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North Korea hacks US remote work using unwitting Americans
A Minnesota woman unwittingly assisted North Korean computer workers to rake in millions in a highly complex remote work scam.
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SpaceX loses control of Starship after propellant leak during reentry
The giant rocket reached space but broke apart over the Indian Ocean in another test setback for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions.
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Los Angeles faces major hurdles as 2028 Olympics approach
From the Super Bowl to the Oscars, Los Angeles has experience with grand events. But the 2028 Olympics will challenge the city amid recovery from devastating wildfires.
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French surgeon who sexually abused hundreds of children sentenced to 20 years
Joël Le Scouarnec, a former gastric surgeon, was sentenced to the maximum term in a historic French paedophilia case.
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Trump media stocks plummet on plans to raise billions to invest in bitcoin
Trump's firm will invest in cryptocurrency as part of a fresh digital strategy amid concerns over the market.
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McKinsey loses 10% of staff amid slowdown and legal pressures
The international consulting giant has shed more than 5,000 employees since 2023, unwinding its pandemic-period employment boom.
