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Trump declares ‘US can’t survive without me’ amid feud with Elon Musk

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Trump declares ‘US can’t survive without me’ amid feud with Elon Musk

Trump claims the US "could survive without almost anybody except me" amid a bitter feud with Elon Musk over defense contracts and a controversial tax bill.

Trump repeats claim he 'stopped war between India-Pakistan,' says 'it could've gone nuclear'

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Trump repeats claim he 'stopped war between India-Pakistan,' says 'it could've gone nuclear'

Trump claims credit for defusing India-Pakistan tensions post-Operation Sindoor, says US intervention averted potential nuclear conflict.

GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller calls Sikh-led house prayer ‘deeply troubling,' faces bipartisan criticism

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GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller calls Sikh-led house prayer ‘deeply troubling,' faces bipartisan criticism

Republican Rep. Mary Miller faces backlash for calling a Sikh-led House prayer "deeply troubling," sparking bipartisan condemnation and accusations of religious intolerance.

Pakistan reacts to PM Modi's 'insaniyat, Kashmiriyat' attack. Here's what it said

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Pakistan reacts to PM Modi's 'insaniyat, Kashmiriyat' attack. Here's what it said

Addressing a rally in Katra on Friday, PM Modi said that Pakistan is the enemy of poor's 'rozi-roti' and what happened on April 22 in Pahalgam was an example of that.

Russia hits 'almost all' of Ukraine in one of the largest attacks since war began, launching 400 drones and 40 missiles

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Russia hits 'almost all' of Ukraine in one of the largest attacks since war began, launching 400 drones and 40 missiles

Russia's massive strike on Ukraine involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles, killing at least six and injuring 80, in one of the war’s largest attacks, President Zelensky said.

'Love being proven right': Elon Musk's estranged daughter reacts to Trump feud

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'Love being proven right': Elon Musk's estranged daughter reacts to Trump feud

Posting a clip of herself laughing with the words "I love being proven right," the 21-year-old Instagrammed in her Instagram Stories as the high-profile battle between Musk and Trump made the headlines.

Russia offers Elon Musk political asylum amid feud with President Trump: Report

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Russia offers Elon Musk political asylum amid feud with President Trump: Report

Amid Elon Musk's escalating feud with President Trump, Russian officials have offered him political asylum and mocked the U.S. political climate.

Trump questions Musk’s alleged drug use amid feud, says ‘not even thinking about Elon’: Report 

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Trump questions Musk’s alleged drug use amid feud, says ‘not even thinking about Elon’: Report 

President Trump has privately questioned Elon Musk’s alleged drug use amid their public feud but says he’s “not even thinking about Elon” and may consider canceling some of Musk’s government contracts.

Nur Khan airbase under US control, even army officers kept out, claims Pakistani security expert

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Nur Khan airbase under US control, even army officers kept out, claims Pakistani security expert

Gul’s statement comes just days after India’s precision strike on the Nur Khan Airbase as part of Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory mission launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack.

'Legal process underway': Canada's Carney dodges question on Nijjar case, India remains watchful

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'Legal process underway': Canada's Carney dodges question on Nijjar case, India remains watchful

India remains watchful, especially as Carney declined to comment on the investigation into the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Trump announces US-China trade talks in London on June 9; Bessent, Lutnick, Greer to lead American delegation

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Trump announces US-China trade talks in London on June 9; Bessent, Lutnick, Greer to lead American delegation

This follows the much-anticipated telephonic conversation between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, in which both sides agreed to talks to prevent an all-out trade war over tariffs and global rare earth supplies.

‘Liar, Loser, Fraud’: Why billboard at Times Square shamed Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif

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‘Liar, Loser, Fraud’: Why billboard at Times Square shamed Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif

The Times Square campaign is more than just a flashy stunt. It is symbolic of the Pakistani diaspora’s growing frustration with the betrayal of democratic values back home and their willingness to challenge the establishment’s narrative on the world stage.

Israel strikes Hezbollah-run drone factories in Syria, Iran violating ceasefire

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Israel strikes Hezbollah-run drone factories in Syria, Iran violating ceasefire

The IDF further disclosed that Hezbollah’s aerial unit, known as Unit 127, has launched over 1,000 drones toward Israel since the Gaza war began.

Foe, friend, foe again: A timeline of friendship, fallout and feuds between Trump and Musk

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Foe, friend, foe again: A timeline of friendship, fallout and feuds between Trump and Musk

Over the past few days, the partnership between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has spectacularly imploded, with threats, insults, and impeachment calls exchanged in full public view.

Trump pushes Powell for full point rate cut despite strong jobs report

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Trump pushes Powell for full point rate cut despite strong jobs report

His comments came just before new jobs data revealed the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May—outpacing forecasts

Elections in Bangladesh to be held in April 2026, announces Yunus amid pressure to restore democracy

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Elections in Bangladesh to be held in April 2026, announces Yunus amid pressure to restore democracy

The announcement comes after a year of political upheaval that saw the ouster of the previous government through a mass uprising.

Trump may sell or give away his red Tesla bought for Musk photo-op amid meltdown

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Trump may sell or give away his red Tesla bought for Musk photo-op amid meltdown

The red Tesla has reportedly remained parked outside the West Wing, unused and gathering curiosity from staffers and visitors alike.

Emerging bat virus in China shows signs of another pandemic, scientists warn it's 'just a step away'

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Emerging bat virus in China shows signs of another pandemic, scientists warn it's 'just a step away'

Unlike SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, MERS outbreaks have been relatively contained but far more lethal, particularly in hospital settings.

'Man who lost his mind': Trump torches Musk amid bitter public spat; refuses to speak to him

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'Man who lost his mind': Trump torches Musk amid bitter public spat; refuses to speak to him

Trump's remarks came hours after the spectacular split between Musk and Trump, who threatened to strip the world's richest man of his huge government contracts.

Elon Musk 'very welcome' in Europe after Trump bust-up, quip EU officials

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Elon Musk 'very welcome' in Europe after Trump bust-up, quip EU officials

The Trump-Musk political marriage blew up on Thursday as the president declared himself "very disappointed" in criticisms from his former aide and top donor -- before the pair hurled insults at each other on social media.

Trump-Musk bromance turns bitter: How former allies could use their power against each other?

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Trump-Musk bromance turns bitter: How former allies could use their power against each other?

The growing feud between Trump and Musk could have serious consequences as both use their power to fight back against each other.

Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: All you need to know about the Epstein bombshell, BBB Act backlash, and the billion-dollar fallout

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Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: All you need to know about the Epstein bombshell, BBB Act backlash, and the billion-dollar fallout

Elon Musk spoke out against the BBB Act, describing it as a "disgusting abomination." The plan, he said, was unchecked by lawmakers and would lead to a dramatic rise in the national debt.

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.

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