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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, seeks key bilateral meetings
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will attend the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand, seeking key meetings with regional leaders. His rare visit comes amid efforts to gain legitimacy despite international sanctions and allegations of human rights abuses.
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Marco Rubio says over 300 visas revoked in crackdown on anti-Israel activism
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he has revoked over 300 visas in a crackdown on anti-Israel activism on university campuses, calling affected individuals "lunatics" and vowing to continue until none remain.
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'Old relationship with US over': Canada PM Mark Carney vows to fight Trump’s tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of close U.S.-Canada ties, vowing to fight Trump’s auto tariffs. He pledged retaliatory actions and a stronger, independent future for Canada amid rising tensions over trade and sovereignty.
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Taiwan’s civil defence overhaul aims to win US trust amid rising China threat
Taiwan is ramping up civil and military defence efforts to counter China’s threat and convince a sceptical US of its commitment to self-protection.
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Trump’s tariff storm: What’s been enacted, what’s next, and who’s affected
President Trump has unleashed a rapid and unpredictable wave of tariffs affecting hundreds of billions in trade, sparking global retaliation and economic uncertainty.
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Young child slips through White House fence, intercepted by Secret Service
A small child slipped through the White House fence onto the North Lawn before being stopped by Secret Service officers. The child was quickly reunited with their parents without incident, officials confirmed.
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'Putin will die soon': Zelenskyy predicts Russian leader's death amid health rumours
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declared, “Putin will die soon,” amid ceasefire talks, while Macron proposed a European force to deter future Russian aggression. The leaders urged US and EU unity against Moscow’s actions.
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'We will hunt you down': Kristi Noem warns criminal immigrants during El Salvador prison visit
Kristi Noem visited El Salvador’s high-security prison, warning criminal immigrants to leave the U.S. or face deportation. Her visit highlights the Trump administration’s crackdown amid legal and human rights concerns over detainees’ treatment.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un supervises AI-powered suicide drones, unveils early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of AI-equipped suicide drones and a newly unveiled airborne early-warning aircraft to enhance North Korea’s defences. Analysts suspect Russian involvement, while South Korea questions the aircraft’s operational capability and interception risks.
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Pakistan: Gunmen kill six in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest province, say police
At least six people were killed in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan, where gunmen targeted bus passengers based on ethnicity. Authorities suspect Baloch separatists, as violence surges amid ongoing insurgency in the resource-rich region.
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Amid Signal chat scandal, Waltz, Gabbard, Hegseth's private data exposed online: Report
A DER SPIEGEL investigation revealed that private contact details of top U.S. security officials, including Waltz, Gabbard, and Hegseth, are publicly accessible online. Experts warn of espionage risks, while officials and agencies have yet to respond to the findings.
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China’s low-end manufacturing decline fuels worker displacement and economic strains amid automation push
As jobs vanish and wages fall, Beijing struggles to balance high-tech ambitions with rising unemployment and social unrest
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US missile deployment in Philippines tests Trump’s China strategy and alarms Beijing
The US deployment of the Typhon missile system in the Philippines puts key Chinese targets within range and tests Trump’s commitment to deterring Beijing amid rising regional tensions.
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US allies struggle to respond as Trump’s trade war forces a global recalibration
Caught between retaliation and restraint, nations weigh how best to navigate Trump’s escalating tariff agenda and unpredictable diplomacy.
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Donald Trump praises Elon Musk, calls him a ‘friend’ and ‘patriot’
Trump praised Elon Musk as a "patriot" and a friend, highlighting their strengthened relationship during the election. He defended Musk’s Tesla amid attacks, vowing to treat property crimes against the company as domestic terrorism. The FBI has launched an investigation.
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Trump defends Yemen strikes, dismisses concerns over security leak, supports NSA Waltz
President Donald Trump reaffirmed U.S. national security strength, highlighting successful strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. He dismissed concerns over a security leak, denied classified information was shared, and criticised The Atlantic, while NSA Mike Waltz echoed his stance on media misinformation.
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Trump overhauls U.S. elections, cites India’s voter ID system in order mandating proof of citizenship
Trump signed an executive order citing India’s biometric voter ID system, mandating proof of citizenship for voting and restricting mail-in ballots. It threatens federal funding for non-compliant states, sparking legal challenges and concerns over voter disenfranchisement.
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Donald Trump's NSA Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for Yemen chat leak, calls it 'embarrassing'
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted creating the Signal chat where Yemen strike details were shared, calling it "embarrassing." Trump officials insist no classified data was leaked, but Democrats and former officials remain skeptical.
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Trump denies knowledge of U.S. officials accidentally sharing Yemen war plans with journalist
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied sharing Yemen war plans in a Signal chat with The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, calling him “deceitful.” Goldberg refuted Hegseth’s claim, stating he received attack details but withheld publication due to confidentiality concerns.
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US Lawmakers push bill seeking sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demand Imran Khan’s release
US lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking sanctions on Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, over alleged political persecution, including Imran Khan’s detention. The bill demands penalties like visa bans, though experts doubt the US will impose such sanctions.
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Tesla Attacks: FBI launches probe as Kash Patel calls it ‘domestic terrorism’
The FBI has launched a task force to investigate Tesla attacks, calling them "domestic terrorism." Trump warned perpetrators could face 20-year sentences. Attorney General Bondi vowed prosecutions, linking vandalism to backlash over Musk’s government layoffs and agency restructuring.
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Trump celebrates Greek Independence Day at White House, receives Holy Cross
President Trump hosted a Greek Independence Day event at the White House, where Archbishop Elpidophoros gifted him a Holy Cross, comparing him to Emperor Constantine. The gesture sparked debate over its historical and religious significance, highlighting U.S.-Greece ties and shared democratic values.
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Trump reposts Elon Musk’s satire on row over Yeman war plans leak
Trump reshared Elon Musk’s satirical post mocking The Atlantic’s report on his administration’s war plans leak. The leak, involving a Signal chat with an Atlantic journalist, sparked national security concerns. Democrats demand an investigation, while Trump downplays the controversy.
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Trump and Musk attend NCAA wrestling championship amid growing voter unease over tech billionaire’s role
The Wells Fargo Center was packed with fans from across the country, and the atmosphere was festive as “Macho Man” by Village People blasted through the speakers. But in the crowd of loyal Trump voters, many expressed growing unease about Musk’s outsized influence.
