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Here’s how an iPhone glitch landed Atlantic Editor in White House's Houthi war chat
The error, which has raised fresh questions about digital security protocols at the highest levels of government, stemmed from a months-old mix-up in contact information.
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Vanishing Records: Trump admin accused of purging key government data, rewriting public memory
Thousands of government web pages were taken down or edited, including those related to vaccines, hate crimes, opioid addiction, low-income children, and veterans.
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Netanyahu to meet Trump amid Gaza war, tariffs, and shifting US-Israel ties
Netanyahu will meet Trump at the White House amid renewed Gaza fighting and US tariffs on Israeli goods, highlighting their close alignment and shifting US-Israel relations under Trump.
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Trump signals tariffs are here to stay as global markets reel and allies seek exemptions
Trump’s sweeping global tariffs signal a permanent shift in US trade policy, with little room for negotiation despite mounting diplomatic pressure and market turmoil.
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NSA chief Haugh fired at Trump’s direction, sparking security and political concerns
General Haugh was fired as NSA chief after pressure from Trump adviser Laura Loomer, raising bipartisan alarm over national security risks and politicized decision-making.
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Trump’s cyber shake-up sparks alarm as US dismantles key defences amid rising threats from China and Russia
Trump’s firing of NSA chief Haugh and sweeping cuts to cybersecurity programs have alarmed experts and officials, who warn the US is dismantling key defences amid escalating cyber threats from China and Russia.
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US business leaders at a loss to counter Trump's tariffs in fear of retaliation & profound uncertainty
US companies are hesitant to publicly oppose Trump’s tariffs, fearing retaliation and policy uncertainty, while quietly assessing rising costs and supply chain risks.
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Trump administration retracts erroneous email ordering Ukrainians to leave: 'No action will be taken'
Retracting the erroneous mails, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday that it "accidentally" sent the emails to Ukrainians.
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'Zero tariffs, freer movement': Elon Musk bats for closer US-EU trade ties after Trump's tariff blitz
Trump's tariffs announced earlier this week sent global stocks tumbling, worried allies and raised the prospect of others -- including potentially the European Union -- raising tariffs themselves.
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US delegation to visit Pakistan for critical minerals, security talks
Meyer is scheduled to hold meetings with senior Pakistani officials to explore opportunities for U.S. businesses and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
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‘The market has spoken’: China slams US tariffs as global selloff deepens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in a Facebook post that the trade war “started by the U.S. against the world is unprovoked and unjustified.”
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‘We’ve been the whipping post, not anymore’: Trump defends tariffs, calls it an 'economic revolution'
Trump’s remarks came as sweeping tariffs, up to 50% on some imports, officially took effect this week.
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Germany mulls moving gold reserves out of US amid Trump policy concerns
For decades, Berlin has stored around 1,200 tonnes of its gold, valued at approximately €113 billion (£96 billion), at the U.S. Federal Reserve vault in New York.
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Leaner, lethal, smaller? US army may slash force by 90,000 troops amid budget squeeze, pacific pivot
If implemented, the cuts could bring troop strength down from the current 450,000 to as low as 360,000, the report said, marking one of the largest drawdowns in recent history.
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Barack Obama admits White House years strained marriage: 'Was in deep deficit with Michelle'
Despite rumours and speculations about their marriage, the former First Couple has continued to present a united front, frequently posting affectionate messages and selfies on social media during occasions like Valentine’s Day.
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Damaged reputation led to links, show documents released by UK court on Prince Andrew’s ties to Chinese 'spy'
“After the Newsnight interview and in the following few months, it was clear that the duke’s reputation was irrecoverable,” Hampshire said in a 10-page statement.
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'Shame on you': Microsoft's 50th anniversary event interrupted over pro-Palestinian protest by employees
The employee interrupted Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's speech and shouted that Suleyman and “all of Microsoft” had blood on their hands.
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'PERFECT time': Trump pushes Fed to cut interest rates, tells Jerome Powell to 'stop playing politics!'
Powell spoke as global markets continued a swoon that has wiped some 10% off major U.S. stock indexes since Trump announced a raft of new tariffs.
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‘Tariffs will hit harder than expected, and inflation may stick,’ warns Fed Chair Powell
Financial markets have been anticipating significant rate cuts this year to counteract an economic slowdown. However, Powell’s remarks suggest the Fed is not rushing into such decisions.
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Vietnam ready to slash tariffs to zero, claims Trump after 'very productive' call with its top leader
On Thursday, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the immediate establishment of a "rapid response team" after Trump's announcement of massive tariffs against the country.
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Trump mocks China’s tariff retaliation, says 'they played it wrong, they panicked'
China has hit back against Trump's tariffs, slapping 34 percent levies on all imports of American goods.
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Virgin Atlantic flight with 250+ passengers departs for Mumbai after over 40-hour stranding in Turkey
After a 40-hour delay in Turkey due to a medical emergency and technical issues, Virgin Atlantic flight VS1358 with over 250 passengers is finally en route to Mumbai.
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'My policies will never change': Trump promises US investors; touts tariffs amid market meltdown
Trump vowed to stick to his policies as new US tariffs triggered sharp falls in global stock markets, and he pledged investors in the country would benefit.
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‘Elon is fantastic, he’s a patriot’: Trump dismisses exit rumors, hints at ‘horrible’ discovery
Musk was appointed as a "special government employee" following Trump’s inauguration, a designation that allows individuals to serve for up to 130 days within a 365-day period.
