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Deported in Secret: Trump defies court, revives wartime ‘alien enemies act’ to expel immigrants
President Donald Trump secretly signed a proclamation on Friday invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to fast-track the removal of Venezuelans aged 14 and over suspected of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang.
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Sunita Williams set to return to earth on March 18 after nine-month stay in space
The astronauts, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will return via a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
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Watch: ISIS' second-in-command Abu Khadijah killed in precision US airstrike in Iraq
The targeted strike eliminated Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as "Abu Khadijah," marking a crucial victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
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‘That ends now!’: Tulsi Gabbard vows crackdown on intelligence leaks amid rising security concerns
Gabbard, who oversees 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, warned that "politically motivated leaks" are undermining national security and will face swift action.
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JD Vance says green card holders don’t have indefinite right to stay in US: 'Americans will decide...'
While green cards allow foreign nationals to live and work in the US, Vance stressed that residency is not guaranteed for life
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Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX fire back at trade tariffs, warn of rising costs
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, warned that tariffs and retaliatory duties imposed by other countries on U.S.-made products could negatively impact its financial stability.
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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
