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'We will never be part of the US': Canada PM Mark Carney rebukes Trump’s annexation talk
“We will never, ever, in any way, shape, or form, be part of the United States,” Carney declared at a press conference in Ottawa on Friday.
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'I think that will happen': Trump signals intent to annex Greenland
During a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday, Trump claimed that U.S. control over the Arctic island was necessary to safeguard global stability.
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Maldives faces debt crisis risk despite austerity measures: Report
Maldives' external debt stands at $3.4 billion, largely owed to China and India. The immediate concern lies in servicing $600 million in external debt due in 2025 and $1 billion in 2026.
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Watch | American Airlines plane catches fire after landing at Denver airport; 12 injured
Photos and videos posted by news outlets showed passengers standing on a plane’s wing as smoke surrounded the aircraft. The FAA said passengers exited using the slides.
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Elon Musk’s efficiency drive falls short as US federal spending hits record high: Report
Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" claims to have achieved over $100 billion in savings. However, only a few government departments reported lower spending in February, the first full month under the new administration.
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McDonald’s overhauls operations to speed up menu innovation and growth
McDonald’s is restructuring its operations to speed up menu innovation and technology deployment, aiming to boost growth and expand to 50,000 restaurants by 2027.
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Columbia University faces US federal funding cuts amid protests and faculty divisions
Columbia University faces a $400 million federal funding cut amid allegations of antisemitism and internal faculty divisions over handling pro-Palestinian protests.
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Why Elon Musk plans to donate $100 million to Trump-linked political groups?
Elon Musk plans to donate $100 million to Trump-linked political groups, strengthening his ties with the administration amid efforts to support Trump's broader political agenda.
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Trump's hardline tariff stance sparks investor fears amid market sell-off
Investors fear Trump is unlikely to ease tariffs and spending cuts despite market volatility, raising concerns about economic growth and increasing risks of stagflation.
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Nvidia confronts increasing competition as AI inference emerges as new frontier
Nvidia faces rising competition in AI inference as rivals like DeepSeek, Cerebras, and Big Tech firms target the growing market, challenging its dominance amid shifting computing demands.
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Why the US keeps losing to China in the critical minerals race
Despite government funding and policy efforts, American firms struggle to compete with China's dominance over critical minerals.
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Wagner mercenaries fuel terror and refugee crisis in Mali
Russia’s Wagner Group, fighting alongside Malian soldiers, has been accused of massacring civilians, burning villages, and committing widespread human rights abuses
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Euro and pound rise against dollar as ‘Trumpcession’ fears grow
The dollar has erased its post-election gains as market concerns over US tariffs and recession risks intensify.
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Trump administration stands firm on steel tariffs despite global lobbying
The Trump administration is set to enforce strict 25% steel and aluminium tariffs this week, rejecting global lobbying for exemptions despite recent flexibility on Canada and Mexico tariffs.
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Trump softens stance on tariffs and DOGE cuts amid mounting backlash
Facing backlash, Trump has scaled back tariffs on Mexico and Canada and limited DOGE's authority over federal cuts, highlighting internal pressures shaping his policy shifts.
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Trump builds unprecedented political machine to cement GOP control
Trump has built a powerful political machine, raising around half a billion dollars and aligning with Musk's America PAC to enforce his GOP agenda and target dissenters in the 2026 elections.
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DOGE races to shift narrative amid backlash over federal cuts
Facing backlash over federal cuts, DOGE is shifting focus to developing digital tools and highlighting achievements to reshape public perception and defend its role in government restructuring.
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Drone strikes kill nearly 1,000 civilians across Africa amid rising proliferation
Nearly 1,000 civilians have been killed in military drone strikes across Africa over the past three years, highlighting the urgent need for international oversight, according to a Drone Wars UK report
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Trump reaches out to Iran’s supreme leader for nuclear deal renegotiation
The US President has written to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, urging renegotiation of the nuclear deal amid escalating Middle East tensions and Iran's economic struggles.
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Russia turns to horses and donkeys to counter Ukraine’s drone warfare
Russian forces are using horses and donkeys to evade Ukraine's drone attacks, highlighting how modern warfare is blending old-school tactics with advanced technology.
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US Justice Department removes senior national security officials in latest shake-up: Report
At least three top officials from the National Security Division have been transferred to other roles, effectively dismantling the leadership of the unit responsible for coordinating with the FBI and intelligence agencies on national security threats.
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Mark Carney poised to become Canada’s next prime minister amid rising global uncertainty
Mark Carney is poised to become Canada’s next prime minister, bringing global financial expertise to leadership as he navigates Trump’s threats and a looming election
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Federal workers doubt Trump’s move to curb Musk’s influence over government cuts
Federal workers and lawmakers remain sceptical of US President Donald Trump’s move to curb Elon Musk’s influence over government cuts, as confusion and fear persist across agencies.
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Trump moderates Musk’s role in government restructuring after heated cabinet meeting
