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Trump escalates crackdown on elite universities with sweeping action against Columbia
Trump’s crackdown on Columbia University marks the start of a broader federal campaign to reshape higher education by leveraging funding to target antisemitism, DEI initiatives, and campus protests.
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Can Switch 2 weather Trump's tariffs? Nintendo's gamble launch crashes into world trade war
Nintendo’s launch of the Switch 2 faces early disruption from Trump’s new tariffs, raising prices and uncertainty just as the gaming giant bets on a global console comeback.
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U.S. strikes kill at least 6 in Yemen's port city of Hodeida, say Houthi rebels
U.S. airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least six, targeting Houthi-controlled areas amid escalating tensions over Red Sea attacks. The Trump administration vows continued pressure, linking strikes to Iran policy.
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UN raises alarm over impact of aid cuts on pregnant women
The United Nations has warned of ‘pandemic-like’ setbacks as funding reductions threaten progress on maternal health.
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Student visa crackdown under Trump fuels fear and uncertainty on US campuses
President Trump’s visa crackdown has sparked fear among international students in the US, as tighter scrutiny and political targeting threaten their legal status and academic futures.
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X gets a front-row seat in the White House: How Musk turned a social media platform into government mouthpiece
With Elon Musk at President Trump’s side, X becomes the new face of official communication and policy updates.
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Trump’s retribution campaign: A sweeping purge targeting rivals, agencies, and institutions
From security clearances to cultural funding, President Trump’s second-term retaliation strategy targets critics across politics, law, media, and academia
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How Kim Jong Un turned Hyesan from a market hub into a sealed-off prison city
Kim Jong Un has transformed the once-bustling border city of Hyesan into an isolated, tightly controlled area by dismantling market freedoms and sealing off trade and communication with the outside world.
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Europe prepares first countermove to trump tariffs
The European Union is preparing its first wave of retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Trump’s 20% import duty, aiming to pressure Washington into trade talks while minimizing damage to European industries.
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Are Trump’s new tariffs truly reciprocal or just trade war by another name?
Some experts suggest the latest tariff hikes may be driven more by trade deficits than actual foreign trade barriers.
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Michigan braces for economic shock as Trump’s tariffs target auto industry
Trump’s auto tariffs hit Michigan hard, sparking job fears and economic strain while some residents hope for a long-term manufacturing revival.
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Trump targets global VAT system in tariff rhetoric, but world sees little chance of change
Trump's attack on global VAT systems as unfair trade barriers is widely rejected, with experts saying the tax is trade-neutral, fiscally essential, and unlikely to change.
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The cost of Trump tariffs: Why your next iPhone could get a lot more expensive
Tariffs aim to bring manufacturing to the US, but the reality is a pricier supply chain and steeper phone bills for consumers
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Elon Musk’s influence in Trump’s White House reshapes policy, ousts officials, and sparks internal tension
Elon Musk, now a powerful informal advisor to Trump, has helped reshape federal policy, oust officials like DeJoy, and stir tensions within the administration with his aggressive cost-cutting and erratic influence.
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Trump’s global tariff blitz marks end of US-led globalisation, sparking uncertainty and economic upheaval
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs mark the end of US-led globalisation, ushering in a protectionist era that economists warn could trigger global recession and long-term economic disruption.
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Trump’s migrant detention at Guantánamo has cost $40 million so far, with most facilities unused and far below capacity
Trump’s Guantánamo migrant detention plan has cost over $40 million so far, despite holding fewer than 400 people and leaving most facilities unused.
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Trump’s tariff formula penalises trade deficits but overlooks key factors, triggering global trade distortions
Trump’s new tariffs use a blunt formula based solely on 2024 goods trade deficits, ignoring services and past trends, leading to arbitrary, distortionary rates for many countries.
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Europe weighs closer China ties amid Trump’s tariff storm, but risks to industry and politics loom
Facing US tariffs and economic strain, Europe is exploring closer trade ties with China—but risks undermining its own industries and strategic interests in the process.
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UK and allies plan secret defence fund to bypass EU rules and rearm faster amid US retreat
The UK and northern European allies are secretly planning a defence fund to bypass EU rules and public debt limits, aiming to rearm quickly amid fears of US withdrawal and Russian aggression.
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North Korea emerges as the world’s top crypto thief
North Korea has emerged as the world’s most prolific crypto thief, stealing over $6 billion to fund its regime through sophisticated cyberattacks like the $200 million WazirX heist.
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Trump’s new auto tariffs could devastate EV industry—even as Tesla stands to gain
Trump’s new auto tariffs and threat to kill EV tax credits could cripple the electric vehicle industry—except for Tesla, which may benefit due to its US-based production.
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Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs hit poorest nations hardest, risking thousands of jobs and economic instability
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs target some of the world’s poorest nations, threatening industries like Lesotho’s denim exports and risking massive job losses with little clear economic rationale.
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Trump’s steep new tariffs on China risk flooding global markets with unsold goods
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports risk flooding global markets with excess goods, raising prices at home and escalating global trade tensions.
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Trump administration moves to block $510 million in federal funding to Brown University over campus antisemitism concerns
The Trump administration plans to block $510 million in federal funding to Brown University as part of its crackdown on campus antisemitism, making it the fifth elite university targeted.
