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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.
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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.
