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Wall Street trading surges as Trump tariffs fuel market volatility
Wall Street banks reported record trading revenues in early 2025 as market volatility from Trump’s tariff policies fuelled a surge in investor activity.
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Harvard defies Trump’s demands as White House freezes $2.2 billion in funding
Harvard has refused to comply with the Trump administration’s sweeping demands over university governance, prompting the White House to freeze $2.2 billion in funding and triggering a major legal and political battle over academic freedom.
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Trump tariffs freeze US junk bond market, rattling Wall Street and private equity deals
Trump’s tariff blitz has frozen the US junk bond market, stalling dealmaking and forcing private equity firms to turn to costly private credit amid rising recession fears.
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JD Vance drops Ohio State trophy at White House: ‘I didn’t want anyone else to get it’
Vice President JD Vance accidentally dropped Ohio State’s championship trophy during a White House ceremony, prompting gasps and laughs. He later joked, “I didn’t want anyone else to get it.”
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As April 20 nears, will Trump invoke Insurrection Act and militarise border?
President Trump may invoke the Insurrection Act on April 20, allowing military deployment within the U.S. amid a declared border emergency, sparking fears of escalating federal power and civil unrest.
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Green Card holder and Columbia activist arrested during citizenship appointment at immigration office
ICE arrested Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi during a citizenship appointment in Vermont. Lawyers allege retaliation for his Gaza protests; his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Trump warns Iran of ‘very harsh’ response over nuclear ambitions
President Trump warned Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions quickly or face a possible military strike, insisting Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and calling the regime "radicalised" and dangerous.
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Trump accuses CBS’s 60 Minutes of election fraud, demands FCC sanctions
Donald Trump accused CBS’s 60 Minutes of defamation and election interference, alleging biased coverage and fraud in its reporting. He called for FCC sanctions and revocation of the network’s license.
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Trump’s tariff shock sparks historic market turmoil as fears of global recession mount
Trump’s tariff escalation triggered a historic market meltdown, with stocks, bonds, oil, and the dollar all plunging amid rising fears of a global recession.
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Why our understanding of attention disorders is changing
New research shows ADHD may be less a fixed brain disorder and more a response to environment, prompting calls to rethink diagnosis and treatment beyond medication.
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Rethinking ADHD: Why researchers are challenging the medical model
New research suggests ADHD may be more about environmental mismatch than brain disorder, with stimulant medications offering short-term benefits but no lasting impact.
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Texas mosque-backed housing project sparks controversy as Governor Abbott launches statewide inquiry
A Texas mosque-backed housing project has sparked political backlash and state investigations after Governor Abbott condemned it as promoting Shariah law, drawing accusations of Islamophobia from Muslim community leaders.
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FTC’s landmark case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions could reshape antitrust law
The FTC’s antitrust trial against Meta seeks to force the breakup of Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing the company illegally bought rivals to maintain its monopoly — a case that could reshape US tech regulation.
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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.
