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Musk critic Steve Bannon calls him ‘illegal alien,’ urges Trump to launch investigation

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Musk critic Steve Bannon calls him ‘illegal alien,’ urges Trump to launch investigation

Stephen K. Bannon revealed that he urged President Trump to cancel Elon Musk’s government contracts and launch investigations into the Tesla CEO’s immigration status and conduct amid their public feud.

'I don’t mind Elon turning against me': Trump defends 'big beautiful tax bill' amid feud with Musk

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'I don’t mind Elon turning against me': Trump defends 'big beautiful tax bill' amid feud with Musk

Trump defends his $1.6 trillion tax bill as “one of the greatest,” dismissing Elon Musk’s criticism amid their escalating feud.

Judge blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard’s foreign students, citing ‘irreparable injury’ to university: Report

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Judge blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard’s foreign students, citing ‘irreparable injury’ to university: Report

A US judge has blocked Trump’s ban on Harvard’s foreign students, warning the university would suffer “immediate and irreparable injury” if it were enforced.

Elon Musk backs call for Trump’s impeachment, endorses JD Vance as successor

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Elon Musk backs call for Trump’s impeachment, endorses JD Vance as successor

Elon Musk escalates feud with Trump by backing calls for his impeachment, endorsing JD Vance, and hinting at a new political party.

Trump Musk feud: White House dismisses Tesla CEO’s Epstein files claim as ‘unfortunate episode’ - Is Trump’s name actually mentioned?

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Trump Musk feud: White House dismisses Tesla CEO’s Epstein files claim as ‘unfortunate episode’ - Is Trump’s name actually mentioned?

Elon Musk’s claim that Trump is named in the Epstein files has reignited political tensions, prompting a White House response and renewed calls for full disclosure of the documents.

Musk announces SpaceX Dragon spacecraft decommissioning after Trump threatens to cut govt subsidies and contracts

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Musk announces SpaceX Dragon spacecraft decommissioning after Trump threatens to cut govt subsidies and contracts

Elon Musk announced the decommissioning of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft after President Trump threatened to cut federal contracts, impacting a key vehicle that has safely transported astronauts and cargo for NASA.

'Trump tariffs will cause a recession': Musk warns as feud with President deepens, Tesla loses $150 billion

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'Trump tariffs will cause a recession': Musk warns as feud with President deepens, Tesla loses $150 billion

Elon Musk's warning over Trump’s tariffs and their potential to trigger a recession has deepened their feud, sending Tesla stock tumbling and rattling financial markets.

Elon Musk drops 'really big bomb', claims Donald Trump's name is in Epstein files

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Elon Musk drops 'really big bomb', claims Donald Trump's name is in Epstein files

Musk’s statement comes amid renewed calls for the full unsealing of Epstein’s files, which reportedly contain the names of hundreds of individuals linked in some way to the late financier and convicted sex offender.

'He was wearing thin, asked him to leave': Trump threatens to cut 'crazy' Musk’s govt contracts as feud escalates

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'He was wearing thin, asked him to leave': Trump threatens to cut 'crazy' Musk’s govt contracts as feud escalates

Shares in Tesla plummeted more than 15 percent Thursday, losing more than $100 billion in market capitalization, as a spat deepened between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the electric car company's CEO.

'Is it time to create new political party?' asks Musk in X poll amid public spat with Trump

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'Is it time to create new political party?' asks Musk in X poll amid public spat with Trump

Trump asserted that Musk's complaints were motivated by the proposed elimination of consumer tax credits for electric vehicles.

'Without me, Trump would have lost the election': Musk escalates feud with US President

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'Without me, Trump would have lost the election': Musk escalates feud with US President

Elon Musk on Thursday ratcheted up his public spat with Donald Trump, saying the US president would have lost the election without his support.

US President says Musk has 'Trump derangement syndrome' after Tesla CEO lambasts Republican tax bill

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US President says Musk has 'Trump derangement syndrome' after Tesla CEO lambasts Republican tax bill

US President Donald Trump suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk misses being in the White House and has “Trump derangement syndrome.”

'Mountain of disgusting pork': Musk ramps up criticism of Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

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'Mountain of disgusting pork': Musk ramps up criticism of Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk's remarks came after Trump said he was "very disappointed" by Elon Musk's criticism of his policy mega-bill, adding he didn't know if his friendship with his billionaire former advisor would survive.

'Will seriously think about it': Vijay Mallya on returning to India amid 'fair trial' hopes

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'Will seriously think about it': Vijay Mallya on returning to India amid 'fair trial' hopes

Mallya is accused of defrauding a consortium of Indian banks of over Rs 9,000 crore (approx. $1.2 billion), largely through loans given to his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

500,000 PKR fine, arrest: Why Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslims are barred from celebrating Eid al-Adha

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500,000 PKR fine, arrest: Why Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslims are barred from celebrating Eid al-Adha

In June 2024, Amnesty International documented at least 36 incidents of arbitrary arrests and detentions of Ahmadiyyas in Pakistan’s Punjab province.

Trump, Xi hold 'very good' call: Trade talks, state visits and resetting relations | 10 highlights

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Trump, Xi hold 'very good' call: Trade talks, state visits and resetting relations | 10 highlights

The conversation, described as "very good" by Trump, comes amid renewed efforts to stabilise one of the world’s most critical geopolitical relationships.

Japanese 'Baba Vanga', who predicted COVID, warns of virus outbreak in 2030, massive earthquake in Japan

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Japanese 'Baba Vanga', who predicted COVID, warns of virus outbreak in 2030, massive earthquake in Japan

Ryo Tatsuki has warned the world of a potential deadly virus outbreak in 2030 – one she says could mirror the scale and chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

China's Xi Jinping holds phone call with Trump amid faltering trade ties

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China's Xi Jinping holds phone call with Trump amid faltering trade ties

The phone call marks the first interaction between the two leaders since Trump announced the "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2 this year.

Trump’s travel ban: Who’s affected, who's exempt and how it differs from 2018 'Muslim ban'

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Trump’s travel ban: Who’s affected, who's exempt and how it differs from 2018 'Muslim ban'

Trump said the measure was spurred by a makeshift flamethrower attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that US authorities blamed on a man they said was in the country illegally.

'Fraud marshal', 'loser': Pakistan army chief Asim Munir savagely trolled in billboard at New York's Times Square

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'Fraud marshal', 'loser': Pakistan army chief Asim Munir savagely trolled in billboard at New York's Times Square

The billboard also called Munir a "loser" and "fraud marshal", mocking his recent elevation to the highest military rank in the country.

Pakistani media tycoon thrashes Hindu man in public, arrested after video sparks fury

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Pakistani media tycoon thrashes Hindu man in public, arrested after video sparks fury

An eyewitness, Muhammad Saleem, filed a complaint at Gizri Police Station, leading to Farooqi's arrest.

‘Wanted to make flying robots’: How Ukraine used 20-year-old open source code to take down Russian bombers

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‘Wanted to make flying robots’: How Ukraine used 20-year-old open source code to take down Russian bombers

The operation, dubbed Spider Web, was reportedly over a year in the making — and was executed in broad daylight, with precision strikes on air bases in Belaya, Olenya, and Ivanovo, hundreds of miles inside Russian territory.

ISI's Trojan Horse: How 'Madam N' operated Pakistan's spy ring using Indian influencers

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ISI's Trojan Horse: How 'Madam N' operated Pakistan's spy ring using Indian influencers

The businesswoman from Lahore was codenamed ‘Madam N’ by the ISI, whose role was revealed by the arrested social media influencers during interrogation.

Trump administration proposes $1,000 fast-track fee for US tourist visas; government lawyers raise red flags

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Trump administration proposes $1,000 fast-track fee for US tourist visas; government lawyers raise red flags

The Trump administration plans to introduce a $1,000 fee for expedited visa interviews amid legal concerns and alongside broader immigration policy changes.

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