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Ukraine’s looming weapons crisis: How the end of US military aid could impact the war effort
Ukraine can continue fighting through mid-2025 with existing supplies, but may face significant challenges if US military aid is cut off afterward.
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Taiwan detains Chinese-owned freighter amid subsea cable damage investigation
Taiwan’s coastguard detained a Chinese-owned freighter suspected of damaging a subsea communications cable, amid increasing concerns over China’s "greyzone" operations.
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Trump administration reverses stance on Musk's mandate for federal workers
The Trump administration reversed Elon Musk's mandate requiring federal employees to submit bullet-point work summaries, causing confusion and backlash across various agencies.
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Trump shuts down police misconduct database amid concerns over public safety
President Trump has shut down the federal police misconduct database created under Biden, raising concerns over public safety and law enforcement accountability, according to The Washington Post.
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US federal judge clears path for Trump's mass staff reductions amid union challenge
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Will US companies return to Russia? The impact of sanctions and market changes
Amid ongoing sanctions and market shifts, Western companies that exited Russia after its invasion of Ukraine may consider returning, though reputational risks and restrictions remain significant obstacles.
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Putin unlikely to engage in serious Ukraine peace talks, say intelligence sources
US and Western intelligence officials believe Putin remains focused on controlling Ukraine and is unlikely to engage in peace talks that don’t align with his goals, despite Trump’s optimism, according to CNN.
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Trump administration seeks to remove protections for administrative law judges
The Trump administration argues that President Trump has the constitutional power to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing protections against political interference.
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Senate’s vote-a-rama highlights partisan divides as Republicans push through Trump’s budget plan
The Senate's vote-a-rama session highlighted the deep partisan divide as Republicans pushed through Trump's budget plan, despite Democratic opposition, according to The New York Times.
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Concerns rise over autonomous vehicle safety as NHTSA cuts workforce overseeing emerging technologies
Workforce cuts at NHTSA, including staff overseeing autonomous vehicle safety, raise concerns about the government's ability to regulate emerging technologies like Tesla’s Autopilot and ensure road safety.
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White House, Treasury agree to limit DOGE’s access to IRS data amid security concerns: Report
Gavin Kliger, a software engineer affiliated with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative and assigned to the IRS, will now have only read-only access to anonymized tax data.
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Donald Trump reportedly seeks control of US postal service, board prepares legal fight
Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as this week to dismiss the members of the Postal Service’s governing board and shift oversight of the agency to the Commerce Department under Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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Moralistic Garbage: JD Vance hits back at historian in fierce defense of Trump’s Ukraine stance
Vance’s response was detailed and methodical, in contrast to Trump’s more direct approach. He argued that Trump’s stance was rooted in realism rather than outdated historical comparisons.
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CIA to see largest firing since 1977 as diversity officers face dismissal
The agency reportedly started informing officers on administrative leave that they must resign or face termination.
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‘Mission first, America always’: Trump loyalist Kash Patel takes charge as FBI director
Kash Patel replaces Christopher Wray, who resigned ahead of Trump’s return to office after serving for more than seven years.
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Mt Everest snow line rises by 490 feet in less than two months, scientists warn of long-term shift
Unlike North American and European glaciers, which gain mass from winter snowfall, Himalayan glaciers rely on summer accumulation, with nearly 75% of annual precipitation falling during the monsoon season from June to September.
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Pope Francis diagnosed with double pneumonia: What it means and latest updates
Francis, who has been hospitalised for a while now after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles showed 'slight improvement' after being treated, Vatican said. His 'clinical conditions are stable', they added.
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‘World War III not far away’: Trump declares adding that his leadership will prevent it
Earlier in the day, Trump and Zelensky clashed on social media, with Zelensky accusing Trump of spreading disinformation and aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Migrants, including Indians, detained in Panama hotel hold 'we are not safe' placards
Despite being confined to their rooms under police guard, Panama's Security Minister Frank Abrego has denied that the migrants are under detention, asserting that they are receiving medical care and food while awaiting further action.
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Europe struggles to respond to US policy shift on Ukraine
Europe is struggling to respond to the US policy shift on Ukraine, as Trump's direct negotiations with Russia sideline European allies and expose divisions within the continent.
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US and Russia open talks to settle Ukraine war amid complex demands
The US and Russia have begun negotiations to end the Ukraine war, but territorial disputes, security guarantees, and geopolitical tensions pose major challenges.
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US Marines’ slow withdrawal from Okinawa in Japan underscores shifting geopolitical priorities
The withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Okinawa remains slow and uncertain, hindered by geopolitical tensions, bureaucratic delays, and strategic concerns over China’s military expansion.
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US gas exports set to rise as Trump and Modi boost energy ties
US gas exports are set to rise as Trump and Modi strengthen energy ties, with India increasing LNG imports amid shifting trade dynamics, according to the Financial Times.
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Struggle over Americans’ personal data unfolds across US government
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is gaining access to federal data, sparking security concerns and legal challenges over privacy risks, according to The New York Times.
