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Trump administration proposes deep cuts to State Department and foreign aid
The Trump administration proposes slashing State Department and USAID budgets by 48%, cutting global aid and international organisation funding, prompting bipartisan concern over U.S. diplomatic retreat and global influence loss.
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Melinda French Gates calls divorce from Bill Gates ‘necessary’, opens up about emotional strain
Melinda French Gates called her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates "necessary", citing emotional strain and personal growth. She also revealed past panic attacks and emphasised moving forward.
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Trump’s diamond tariffs bring global trade to a standstill
Trump’s diamond tariffs have disrupted global supply chains, bringing the $82 billion industry to a near standstill and threatening key hubs like Antwerp and India’s polishing sector.
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US official urges Europe to choose between Starlink and Chinese tech amid growing tensions
Trump administration official Brendan Carr warns Europe to back Starlink over Chinese tech, urging allies to align with the US amid growing divisions in satellite and AI sectors.
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Trump team divided over Putin’s peace intentions as Ukraine war enters critical stage
Scepticism grows inside the White House as advisers debate Russia’s motives and the risks of soft-pedalling sanctions.
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Chinese consumers turn away from US brands as trade war fuels rise of domestic rivals
As Trump’s tariffs escalate and Hollywood faces restrictions, Chinese shoppers and moviegoers increasingly embrace homegrown brands and content.
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Netflix eyes $1 trillion valuation and doubling revenue by 2030
Netflix aims to hit a $1 trillion valuation and double revenue by 2030, focusing on ad growth, international expansion, and subscriber gains despite economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions.
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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.
