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European leaders confront uncertainty as Trump shifts US foreign policy
European leaders are bracing for potential US military withdrawals and shifting security commitments under Trump, prompting urgent discussions on strengthening European defence and self-reliance.
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Dutch oil trader challenges EU sanctions, cites disinformation campaign
Niels Troost, the only European to be sanctioned for selling Russian oil, has brought a suit at the EU's General Court to have the ruling overturned on the grounds that the European block acted on disinformation disseminated by a former business associate
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Investors bet against dollar as Trump's tariffs spark economic concerns
Increasing numbers of investors are betting against the US dollar as there are indications that the American economy is slowing down and concerns that deepening trade wars will further reduce the value of the currency, a Bloomberg report says.
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Elon Musk’s team falsely claims savings from long-expired contracts
Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has falsely claimed credit for cancelling long-expired federal contracts, adding to a series of public errors on its cost-cutting website, The New York Times reports.
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Chaos in US nuclear security: Trump administration's mass firings lead to rehiring frenzy
The Trump administration’s abrupt firing of nuclear security personnel under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has led to a chaotic rehiring scramble, raising serious concerns about national security and government mismanagement.
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Elon Musk confirms SpaceX's 8th Starship launch, focus on perfecting reentry after previous failure
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Trump announces US crypto reserve, includes Solana, XRP, and Cardano
Trump framed the initiative as a corrective measure following what he described as years of "corrupt attacks" on the crypto industry by the Biden administration.
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Taiwan and the Czech Republic deepen ties amid rising global tensions
Taiwan and the Czech Republic are strengthening their economic and security ties as they navigate geopolitical tensions with China and Russia.
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Currency markets shrug off Trump’s tariff threats, but risks remain
Trump’s latest announcement targeting the EU and China briefly unsettled the euro and other currencies of key US trading partners on Thursday.
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China’s e-commerce suppliers react to Trump’s tariff and tax crackdown
Chinese e-commerce suppliers are adjusting their strategies in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and plans to eliminate a key tax exemption, with many shifting production abroad or passing costs onto consumers.
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Zelenskyy was warned not to press for security guarantees before Oval Office clash
US officials told Ukraine: Trump's priority was the economic deal, not security talks.
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Putin ally Matthias Warnig lobbying US for Nord Stream 2 revival: Report
Warnig, who previously led Nord Stream 2’s parent company on behalf of Kremlin-controlled gas giant Gazprom until 2023, is reportedly attempting to establish contact with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team through American businessmen.
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Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US following Trump-Vance clash with Zelenskyy
In Vermont, protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs gathered along a road in Waitsfield, where Vice-President Vance and his family were on a ski holiday.
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Bolivia bus collision leaves 37 dead, 30 injured
Police commander Wilson Flores stated that one of the drivers is in intensive care, while the other is in stable condition.
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Russia, China target laid-off US federal employees with 'valuable knowledge' for recruitment: Report
In one case, a foreign intelligence officer allegedly instructed an asset to create a company profile on LinkedIn, post a job listing, and actively pursue federal employees who have marked themselves as "open to work," the NCIS document detailed.
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White House makes weekly work reports mandatory, Musk clarifies rule for sensitive roles
Speaking at President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, Elon Musk defended the directive, calling it a “pulse check review.”
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Global aid shock: USAID cuts $60 billion, millions left without lifesaving support. Here’s the list
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) sent termination letters to roughly 10,000 nongovernmental organisations worldwide, stating that the cuts were made "for convenience and the interests of the US government."
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US Defense Secretary warns Mexico of potential military action against cartels: Report
The comments left Mexican officials “shocked and angered,” with some interpreting them as a suggestion that US military strikes could take place inside Mexico.
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Watch | Trump-Zelenskyy meeting ends abruptly after heated exchange: 'You’re gambling with World War III'
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not finalize a minerals deal on Friday.
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‘I’m not aligned with anybody,’ Trump defends stance on Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Reaffirming his broader diplomatic approach, Trump added, “I’m aligned with the world. I’m aligned with Europe. I want to see if we get this done.”
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‘Make a deal or we're out’: Trump issues ultimatum to Zelensky
President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that the U.S. leader said was very fair.
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Trump realigns US foreign policy, strengthening ties with China and Russia
Trump's shift in foreign policy strengthens ties with China and Russia while sidelining Europe, signalling a major geopolitical realignment
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Trump's aid freeze sparks HIV treatment crisis in South Africa
Trump’s foreign aid freeze has disrupted HIV treatment programs in South Africa, leaving thousands without life-saving medication and fuelling a growing health crisis.
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Trump strikes deal for Ukraine's minerals, but economic viability remains uncertain
Trump’s bid for US access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth faces obstacles, including outdated surveys, high extraction costs, and Russian occupation of key deposits.
