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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.
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Canada: Hindu temple vandalised in Halton region, police hunt two suspects
On Thursday, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said it was investigating “vandalism to a Hindu temple in Georgetown”, which took place around midnight on Sunday.
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Trump touts $5 million ‘gold card’ for wealthy immigrants; guess who's the first buyer
As markets tumbled from sweeping tariffs, Trump unveiled a $5 million "Gold Card" granting wealthy immigrants US residency, calling it "The Trump Card" and hailing tariff day as "Liberation Day."
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South Korea in turmoil: Yoon Suk Yeol’s shocking removal paves way for snap polls, what it means for country’s future
South Korea faces a political crossroads as snap elections loom after President Yoon’s dramatic ouster and arrest.
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Trump teases ‘unprecedented’ pharma tariffs; major announcement expected soon
Trump announces tariffs up to 49% on over 180 countries, hinting at major upcoming moves on pharma as a separate category.
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NSA and US Cyber Command chief ousted by Trump after activist meeting, sparking backlash from lawmakers
Trump abruptly fired NSA and Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh after a meeting with activist Laura Loomer, prompting bipartisan concern over the politicization of national security.
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'Witch hunt': Elon Musk amplifies Trump’s call to ‘Free Le Pen’ after legal bombshell in France
A judge handed Le Pen an immediate five-year ban on running for office that will bar her from the 2027 presidential election unless she can get the ruling overturned on appeal beforehand.
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EU prepares billion-dollar fine against Elon Musk’s X over disinformation law violations
The European Union plans to fine Elon Musk’s X over $1 billion for violating its digital content laws, escalating tensions with the Trump administration.
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Trump’s new tariffs threaten US wine industry, raising prices and reducing diversity
Trump’s new wine tariffs are driving up prices, threatening small businesses, and reducing diversity in the American wine market.
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Pentagon watchdog to probe US Defence Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey Houthi strike plans
President Donald Trump's administration is facing a scandal over the accidental leak of a group chat by senior security officials on the strikes, which targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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Elon Musk to stay on as White House adviser: 'The work is not even close to done,’ says JD Vance
Musk, who has been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, will see his special government employee status expire at the end of May.
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Macron to EU: 'Put investments on hold' amid US tariff clash
Speaking on Thursday at a meeting with impacted sectors and government representatives at the Élysée Palace, Macron emphasized the importance of delaying investments until the EU clarifies its position with the U.S.
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'The operation is over, the patient lived': Trump calls tariff move a 'success' as global markets reel
Acknowledging the shock brought by his tariff onslaught, Trump said the US economy would emerge "far stronger," even as world markets tumbled.
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Stellantis to lay off 900 US workers — blames Trump’s tariff bombshell
Stellantis NV, maker of Ram trucks and Jeeps, said on Thursday it was temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities after President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced.
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'I’d make allies pay’: Trump’s 1988 Oprah interview resurfaces as he slaps new tariffs
A 1988 interview of Donald Trump with Oprah Winfrey is resurfacing after his latest tariff move, where he insisted US allies must “pay their fair share.” His decades-old stance now echoes in his sweeping trade policies, including new tariffs on India.
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Musk’s cost-cutting team botches USAID layoff notices, forcing revisions: Report
According to a U.S. official, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, rushed the layoff process, leading to widespread inaccuracies.
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London-Mumbai flight diverted to remote Turkish airport; 265 passengers stranded for over 18 hours
Reports suggest that the flight was diverted due to a medical emergency, and developed a technical glitch during landing.
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Russia dodges Trump Tariffs: Why and what It means for US sanctions on Moscow
President Donald Trump has imposed reciprocal tariffs on 182 countries, but Russia, Canada, and Mexico are notable exceptions. While Canada and Mexico already face strict tariffs, Russia remains under heavy US sanctions.
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'Don't retaliate, sit back...': US Treasury Secretary warns countries against tariff retaliation
Countries have vowed to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.
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'Nothing is off the table': UK PM Starmer vows ‘cool and calm’ response top Trump tariffs
The U.K. has emerged relatively unhurt in comparison to numerous other countries, benefiting from the lowest initial trade tariff that Trump declared on Wednesday.
