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America wants Pakistan’s copper, but US-made guns are fuelling the fight
Washington wants critical minerals from Pakistan, but insurgents armed with abandoned US weapons are complicating the race for copper and rare earths.
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How a US federal judge used 500 words to challenge ICE detention
In a sharply written ruling, a Texas judge mixed law, history and pointed rhetoric to order the release of a detained child and his father.
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Stanford student claims people pose as Jains to avoid paying for expensive meal plan
Claim that students pose as Jains to avoid costly campus dining plan raises questions about faith, fairness and university rules.
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Grammys 2026 turn political as stars wear ‘ICE OUT’ pins on the red carpet
A silent red carpet protest over immigration enforcement became one of the most talked-about moments of music’s biggest night.
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Bermuda Triangle mystery may have a scientific explanation, researchers say
Scientists say methane bursts from the ocean floor could explain long-standing disappearances once blamed on mystery and myth.
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'Kill the Indian first' remark in Epstein files puts Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen in spotlight
A resurfaced email linked to the Epstein files has reignited scrutiny of the veteran Norwegian diplomat and sparked anger over a deeply offensive remark.
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Trump proposes nationalizing voting, challenging long held state authority
US President urges Republicans to 'take over' elections despite the Constitution granting states primary control
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Why Colombian president Gustavo Petro’s White House meeting with Trump could go either way
Colombia’s president has a history of blunt remarks about Trump, and their first face to face meeting carries risks for both sides
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After release from ICE custody, what lies ahead for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father
A judge ordered their release from immigration detention, but their asylum case and legal uncertainty are far from over
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Peter Mandelson quits UK Labour Party after Epstein photo controversy resurfaces
Fresh scrutiny over historic links to Jeffrey Epstein prompts the former cabinet minister to step down amid renewed public and political pressure.
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‘They’re all pretty sharp’: US engineer defends Indian professionals against online stereotypes
Social media exchange sparks debate on workplace bias after New York developer defends Indian colleagues.
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Chinese recruiter investigated after telling candidate bachelor’s degree holders don’t deserve weekends
Controversial remarks by hiring manager at state owned insurer ignite debate over workplace culture and education bias.
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‘No one over 25 and all very cute’: 2013 Epstein email to Musk resurfaces in court documents
Newly unsealed material includes a 2013 exchange in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote to Elon Musk ahead of a New York visit.
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‘I don’t look like an angel’: Meloni reacts after church artwork sparks resemblance row
Restoration of angel painting at Italian church prompts investigation and online debate over perceived likeness to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Why Alex Pretti’s killing shifted the debate on ICE enforcement
The death of a Minneapolis nurse at the hands of federal agents shifted public opinion in ways earlier cases did not.
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Why Donetsk has become the make-or-break issue in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
A relatively small part of eastern Ukraine is now carrying the weight of an entire war.
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How a $500 million UAE investment in a Trump family crypto firm is raising conflict questions
$500 million deal involving Emirati royal Sheikh Tahnoon raises fresh questions over foreign ties and potential conflicts.
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Trump jokes about Greenland and ‘people I hate’ at elite Washington dinner
Black tie evening at the Alfalfa Club offers sharp humour, awkward pauses and a glimpse of a presidency defined by contrast.
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Can Minneapolis police hold the line as ICE tensions rise again
Chief Brian O’Hara says fragile progress after George Floyd’s murder could be tested by renewed federal immigration crackdowns.
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Why the US is positioning warships and aircraft near Iran
Washington says no strike order has been given, but troop movements and assets in the region point to rising military readiness.
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How Trump’s 2020 election claims have been debunked again and again
Courts, recounts, audits and Republican officials have repeatedly found no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 US presidential election.
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What remains open and what closes during partial US government shutdown
If US Congress can’t agree on funding, a partial shutdown would furlough some agencies while others keep running under prior budgets or essential-services rules.
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Why Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election is reshaping the present
The renewed hunt for long-debunked voter fraud claims is no longer about the past. It is about power, pressure and the future of US elections
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If US strikes Iran, how Tehran could still hit back
Militarily weakened but far from powerless, Iran retains tools that could widen a conflict and rattle global markets if Washington escalates.
