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Tensions escalate as Musk-backed officials seize US Institute of Peace
Musk's government efficiency team forcibly took control of the US Institute of Peace despite legal resistance, escalating tensions over Trump's efforts to dismantle federal agencies
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Tesla’s stock decline fuels $16.2 bn in hedge fund short seller profits
Hedge fund short sellers have gained $16.2 billion as Tesla's stock value halved over three months, driven by falling sales, Elon Musk's political controversies, and economic uncertainty
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Key Democrats lead opposition against Trump as party leadership hesitates
Key Democratic politicians, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chris Murphy, and Bernie Sanders, are leading a strong and vocal opposition to Trump’s second-term policies while many party leaders remain passive.
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Trump revokes Secret Service detail for Joe Biden’s children
US President Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, making the change effective immediately after a reporter's inquiry.
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Brown University warns international students against travel after Rasha Alawieh's deportation
Dartmouth College and Columbia University have also urged caution, particularly for those from countries previously affected by US travel bans.
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Israel launches biggest Gaza attack since ceasefire, over 400 dead as truce lies in tatters: All you need to know
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of "repeated refusal to release our hostages" and rejecting proposals from US President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff as well as from the mediators
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Harvard expands financial aid to cover tuition for families earning up to $200,000
Harvard University has expanded financial aid, offering free tuition for families earning up to $200,000 and full coverage for those earning up to $100,000, increasing accessibility amid reputational challenges.
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Why Bhutan, one of world's happiest countries, is on Trump's travel ban list
The country, known as one of the "happiest" in the world, is included in the red list, which means that its citizens will be completely banned from entering US
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Voice of America operations halted as Trump orders agency dismantling
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle Voice of America, leading to widespread staff furloughs and disrupting broadcasts that promoted US democracy abroad
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Federal job cuts disrupt services and spur backlash across the US
Federal job cuts under the Trump administration are disrupting key services across the US, affecting healthcare, education, and national parks, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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Trump-Musk alliance draws scrutiny amid Tesla showcase at White House
Trump's public endorsement of Tesla amid political alliance with Elon Musk has sparked ethics concerns and intensified debates over corporate favouritism.
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US-EU trade war threatens $9.5 trillion economic relationship
The escalating US-EU trade war is threatening their $9.5 trillion economic relationship, risking damage to goods trade, investments, and broader trans-Atlantic business ties.
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Trump-Musk alliance draws scrutiny amid Tesla showcase at White House
Trump's public endorsement of Tesla amid political alliance with Elon Musk has sparked ethics concerns and intensified debates over corporate favouritism.
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Tensions escalate as Trump pushes Iran towards nuclear negotiations
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated as President Trump offers Iran a choice between negotiating its nuclear program or facing military action, while both sides remain divided on the terms for any potential agreement.
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Investors position for potential easing of Russian sanctions
Investors are betting on a potential easing of US sanctions on Russia, anticipating a capital influx if Trump and Putin reach a ceasefire deal.
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Green energy stocks plunge amid policy uncertainty and rising costs
Green energy stocks have fallen to five-year lows amid policy uncertainty, rising costs, and political setbacks, particularly from US funding freezes and weakened European support.
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PM Modi convinced Putin to avoid nuclear weapons, says Polish minister
His comments follow PM Modi's recent remarks during a podcast with Lex Fridman, where he said that the path to peace in Ukraine is not through the battlefield but on the negotiation table, urging both warring nations to engage in talks to end the three-year-long war.
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Elon Musk backs Hungary's tax breaks for mothers, says ‘good idea’
The Hungarian government recently unveiled a scheme where mothers with one child will be exempt from paying income tax until the age of 30, while those with two or more children will receive a lifetime income tax exemption.
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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.
