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Canada’s growing curiosity about EU membership: Real possibility or political fantasy?
As Trump’s tariffs strain U.S.-Canada relations, Canadians explore a European future — but Brussels isn’t rolling out the blue carpet just yet.
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Nike’s failed automation push reveals why US manufacturing reshoring remains elusive
Despite Trump’s push for US manufacturing, Nike’s failed automation project reveals the steep technological and economic hurdles that still favour offshore production.
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'Stymied at every turn': Trump’s administration struggles with courts; frustration and legal confrontations
Trump’s administration has clashed with the judiciary, displaying frustration with court rulings, including challenges to deportation orders and executive decisions, while pushing for greater presidential authority and bypassing judicial checks.
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Meet Cardinal Kevin Farrell, acting head of Vatican after Pope Francis’ death
Cardinal Kevin Farrell has assumed interim leadership at the Vatican following Pope Francis' death. As camerlengo, he manages the Vatican's affairs, confirming the pope's death and overseeing funeral and conclave preparations.
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Australia’s student visa crackdown: Impact on Indian applicants and genuine students | Explained
Australia has tightened student visa applications from six Indian states due to concerns over misuse. The move impacts genuine applicants, sparking diplomatic concerns while universities implement stricter checks to protect integrity.
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US Vice President JD Vance to visit Taj Mahal, security tightened in Agra
US Vice President JD Vance will visit Agra’s Taj Mahal on Wednesday. Security has been tightened citywide. His trip follows key trade talks with PM Modi and ongoing US-India negotiations.
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Russia launches fresh drone and missile attacks across Ukraine as Easter ceasefire collapses
Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities after an Easter truce collapsed, killing civilians. Amid renewed violence, the US proposed a controversial peace deal recognising Russia’s control of Crimea.
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Is White House replacing Hegseth over military leak allegations?
The White House denies reports of seeking a new defence secretary as Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military details in a private Signal chat. Trump maintains support.
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Trump’s economic policies make waves in headlines—but barely a ripple in the data (for now)
Despite sweeping Trump-era policies on tariffs, immigration, and federal cuts, key economic indicators like jobs and inflation have remained largely unchanged—at least for now.
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Nordic nations rise as Europe’s new defence powerhouse
The Nordic nations are now leading Europe's military transformation, shifting from peacekeepers to defence innovators in response to Russian threats and fading U.S. security assurances.
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Trump administration threatens $1 billion more in cuts amid deepening standoff with Harvard
The Trump administration has threatened to cut an additional $1 billion in federal funding to Harvard after the university rejected government demands for oversight on antisemitism, admissions, and hiring policies.
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Trump administration pressures Ukraine to consider controversial peace proposals
The Trump administration has presented Ukraine with controversial peace proposals— including recognising Crimea as Russian and ruling out NATO membership—pressuring Kyiv to respond at upcoming talks in London.
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Western carmakers shift gears in China with localised innovation push
Western automakers are doubling down on local innovation in China, launching EVs with Chinese partners to compete against homegrown brands at the Shanghai Auto Show.
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UAE turns to AI for drafting future laws
The UAE plans to use artificial intelligence to draft, review, and amend laws—an unprecedented move that could make AI a co-legislator in government.
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Saudi companies go solar as subsidy cuts reshape energy strategy
The UAE plans to use AI to draft, review, and amend laws—potentially making it the first country to treat artificial intelligence as a co-legislator.
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Can Vance’s India visit pave way for a trade deal? Here’s what’s on agenda
U.S. Vice President JD Vance begins a four-day visit to India, aiming to advance trade talks, review bilateral ties, and lay groundwork for deeper strategic and defence cooperation with New Delhi.
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'Backed By Political Clout': Pro-Khalistan graffiti defaces Gurdwara and Temple in Canada, MP Arya condemns extremists
Pro-Khalistan graffiti defaced a gurdwara in Vancouver and a temple in Surrey, sparking condemnation from Canadian officials and organisations. MP Chandra Arya labelled the extremists as “well-funded, and backed by significant political clout.”
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Bukele offers to swap 252 deported Venezuelans for Maduro’s political prisoners
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered to return 252 deported Venezuelans in exchange for the release of an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela.
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Hegseth advisers decry 'baseless attacks' after Pentagon ouster amid Yemen strikes leak probe
Three senior advisers to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticised “baseless attacks” after being ousted from the Pentagon amid a leak probe linked to U.S. strike plans involving Yemen.
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China halts US LNG imports amid tariff spike, deepening energy trade rift
China has stopped importing US liquefied natural gas due to steep tariffs, deepening trade tensions and prompting a pivot toward Russian energy sources.
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Trump administration defies court orders on deportations, prompting threats of contempt
Federal judges are investigating the Trump administration for defying court orders in mass deportations to El Salvador, escalating a constitutional standoff over executive power and due process rights.
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Explainer: How Trump’s foreign student ban threat could hit Harvard’s finances
The Trump administration’s threat to decertify Harvard’s foreign student programme over alleged antisemitism has alarmed universities, risking funding and pushing international students to consider safer alternatives abroad.
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Meloni steps in as Italian reporter asks Trump if he called Europeans ‘parasites’
During a White House press conference, Giorgia Meloni defended Donald Trump after an Italian journalist asked if he called Europeans “parasites.” Trump denied the claim, and both leaders stressed EU trade cooperation.
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Trump tells Italian PM Meloni he’s in ‘no rush’ on trade deals: ‘Tariffs are making us rich’
Donald Trump told Italian PM Giorgia Meloni he’s in “no rush” to strike trade deals, insisting tariffs are enriching the U.S., despite economic warnings and mounting transatlantic tensions.
