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Trump hikes global tariff from 10% to 15%, says it is 'legally tested'
“As President of the United States, I will be raising the worldwide tariff from 10% to the fully permitted and legally tested 15% level,” Trump wrote.
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'You got that right': How a killing in Lyon sparked a Macron-Meloni diplomatic row
Killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon prompts murder charges and sparks public spat between Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni ahead of 2027 polls.
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How Jeffrey Epstein used Harvard scientists to rebuild his image and chase influence
Emails and records show Epstein kept funding elite researchers years after Harvard cut
him off, using science, money and access to launder his reputation
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Armed gunmen kill at least 38 in Nigeria’s Zamfara as bandit violence spreads
Armed gunmen killed at least 38 people in a village in Nigeria’s Zamfara State amid escalating bandit and jihadist violence. Authorities say security forces are responding as attacks spread across the northwest.
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US accepted Iran’s bid to maintain uranium enrichment, says ISNA
Iranian media report that US officials have accepted continued uranium enrichment as part of Geneva talks, focusing instead on technical limits. Negotiations progress amid tensions as Trump weighs military options against Tehran.
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Ukraine’s EU partners unhappy as Hungary and Slovakia criticise Zelenskyy over Russian oil transit block
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless oil transit resumes, deepening regional tensions as Hungary also links energy flows to EU financial aid.
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Why foreign tourists are staying away from the US
Stricter borders, political volatility and higher costs are pushing millions of travellers to choose other destinations.
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Israel strike kills eight Hezbollah members in Bekaa as Lebanon president condemns 'act of aggression'
An Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed eight Hezbollah members during a meeting, the group said, as Beirut condemned the attack and tensions simmered despite a fragile ceasefire.
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Ukraine hits suspected Iskander missile factory deep inside Russia amid escalating drone war
Ukrainian drones struck a key missile plant in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, injuring 11, as Moscow launched 120 drones at Ukraine. The attack came amid stalled US-brokered peace talks.
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Would Sam Altman rekindle his friendship with Elon Musk? OpenAI chief responds
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s feud intensifies as Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning its non-profit mission. Altman says rekindling their friendship is “less likely” amid escalating legal and business rivalry.
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Serbia and Sweden urge citizens to leave Iran after Trump threatens military action
Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens to leave Iran as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action over Tehran’s nuclear programme, amid rising tensions and a US naval build-up.
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'Not much': Lula pushes India-Brazil beyond $20 billion trade goal, eyes $30 billion by 2030
India and Brazil set $20 billion trade goal, sign critical minerals pact and signal push toward $30 billion by 2030 during Lula’s India visit.
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Pakistan poverty rate surges to 29% as 70 million fall into extreme poverty, official survey shows
Pakistan’s poverty rate has risen to 29 per cent, the highest in 11 years, with nearly 70 million people in extreme poverty as inflation, unemployment and IMF-linked reforms strain incomes nationwide.
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How US and UK intelligence saw Russia’s Ukraine invasion coming and were ignored
US and British intelligence warned of Russia’s invasion months in advance, but European governments and Kyiv remained sceptical despite mounting evidence. Moscow attacked in February 2022, upending Europe’s post-war security order.
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Pakistan: Five militants, 2 security personnel killed in suicide attack during Bannu operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two Pakistani security personnel were killed in a suicide attack during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants were also killed after an intense gun battle.
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Investigation reveals Russian intelligence steering Wagner operations across Africa after Prigozhin’s death
An investigation finds Russia’s SVR has taken over Wagner Group influence operations in Africa after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death, expanding disinformation networks while coordinating — and sometimes competing — with the defence ministry.
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Three killed as US military claims strike on suspected drug vessel in Pacific
US forces killed three men in a Pacific boat strike, raising the death toll to 148 under President Donald Trump. Critics and UN experts allege extrajudicial killings in international waters.
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'Studying all developments for implications': India breaks silence on US Supreme Court tariff judgment
India says it will examine US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs; President Trump insists the India-US trade deal remains unchanged.
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Who voted against Trump’s tariffs? 6-3 ruling includes Republican-appointed majority | Full breakdown
Six US Supreme Court justices, including three Republican nominees, ruled 6-3 against Trump’s global tariffs, limiting presidential power under IEEPA.
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The billion-dollar question: How and when will Trump’s $133 bn tariff refunds return?
The IEEPA tariffs reportedly generated roughly $133.5 billion in revenue as of mid-December, accounting for about 67% of all tariff collections in fiscal 2025 and 57% of collections between the end of September and December 14.
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Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Getting the money back is another fight
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency tariffs, but it did not spell out how importers get their money back, or whether consumers will ever see a cent.
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'Tariffs are taxes': Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-American lawyer who defeated Donald Trump in US Supreme Court
Neal Katyal, a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, argued against Trump’s use of the 1977 IEEPA to impose what he termed “unjust, unconstitutional taxes” on goods from nearly every trading partner.
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What Area 51 actually is and why it is back in the spotlight
Trump’s order to release UFO-related files has revived familiar myths around a base whose real significance lies in Cold War secrecy and experimental aircraft.
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Tesla cuts Cybertruck price to $59,990 for a 10-day window
The short-term discount knocks about USD 20,000 off the sticker price as Tesla tries to shake loose demand for its most controversial vehicle.
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AI not ready for military decisions, warns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amid Maduro capture reports
I don’t think AI systems should be used to make warfighting decisions, the OpenAI CEO remarked.
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NASA calls Starliner mission that stranded Sunita Williams a top-level mishap
The agency says the nine-month delay in returning astronauts from space exposed serious risks, even though no one was hurt.
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Why prices are unlikely to fall quickly even after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs
Businesses that do not know what tariff regime they will face next month or next quarter tend to keep prices where they are. Cutting prices now, only to raise them again if tariffs return in a different form, risks confusing customers and eroding margins.
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US Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump tariffs could spook bond vigilantes
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a speech to the Economic Club of Dallas that the net result of the court decision and Trump's new proposals "will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026."
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Killing Khamenei, his son in targeted Iran strikes among military options presented to Trump: Report
Of the military options laid out before Trump, there is no clarity yet on what he choses to go ahead with.
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A viral plastic-wrapped eating trend in China is raising serious health concerns
The method promises weight loss without calories, but experts say it risks physical harm and reinforces dangerous relationships with food.
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Tesla owner says car safely stopped and sought help after he fainted while driving
The incident is being cited as an example of how driver-assist systems can intervene in emergencies, even as limits of full self-driving remain.
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Which countries and products are still facing US tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling
The court struck down Trump’s emergency tariffs, but a web of new levies, sector-specific duties and trade deals means most imports are still not tariff-free.
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Trump Announces New 10% Global Tariff; Invokes Sections 122, 232 And 301 | Explained
President Donald Trump announced plans to restore tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down much of his previous trade measures. He said he would use Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a 10% global tariff, aimed at addressing trade imbalances, while continuing to use Section 301 to investigate “unfair” foreign trade practices, which could trigger additional tariffs. Trump emphasized that existing national security tariffs under Section 232, such as 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, remain in place. The Supreme Court ruling creates uncertainty for U.S. trade agreements with countries like China, Canada, and the UK, potentially prompting renegotiations or legal challenges. Section 122 allows temporary tariffs for balance-of-payments deficits, Section 232 targets imports that threaten national security, and Section 301 addresses intellectual property theft and anticompetitive practices. Trump’s actions signal a continued aggressive approach to protecting U.S. economic interests, while international partners reassess their trade strategies.
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'Could take 14 to 173 years...': New rules for US asylum seekers could tighten access to work permits
Officials pointed to the scale of pending cases to justify the proposed changes. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services currently has more than 1.4 million affirmative asylum applications awaiting adjudication, a figure the administration noted is comparable to the entire population of the state of New Hampshire.
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What is IEEPA used by Trump to impose tariffs that Supreme Court struck down
IEEPA is a US federal law that gives only the President of the United States broad authority to regulate commerce after declaring a national emergency in response to an unusual and extraordinary foreign threat.
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India tariffs slashed to 10% from 18% after Trump’s big Supreme Court setback
According to a White House official, this new tariff will remain in place until another authority is invoked, emphasising the expectation that trade partners abide by US trade deals.
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Trump signs executive order for 10% global tariff hours after Supreme Court IEEPA ruling
Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said he had signed the order from the Oval Office and that it would take effect "almost immediately".
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US-sanctioned, Iran-linked tanker seized off Mumbai entered Pakistan EEZ, went ‘dark’: FIR
The Coast Guard officers analysed electronic chart display and information system data from MT Asphalt Star and found that it had entered Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) between January 20 and January 28, as per the FIR.
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OpenAI flagged Canada suspect eight months before mass shooting
The artificial intelligence company said that the suspected killer — Jesse Van Rootselaar — had an account that was detected about eight months ago by systems that scan for misuse, including the possible furthering of violent activities.
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'Keep calm and tariff on': White House's response after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
On India, Trump said the ruling would not alter trade arrangements, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a gentleman" while reiterating his criticism of past tariff imbalances.
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Awkward optics? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's 'salute' to Trump goes viral after Gaza Board meeting
The clip began circulating on social media a day after Trump convened the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, an initiative aimed at launching humanitarian operations in war-ravaged Gaza
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11 yesterday, 10 today: Trump's ever-changing jet tally in India-Pakistan standoff
The remarks came as he addressed reporters following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States striking down his emergency tariffs
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Trump retains tariff powers through alternative laws: Here’s what he plans
President Donald Trump can still impose tariffs despite the Supreme Court striking down his emergency powers, using Section 301, 122, 232, and potentially Depression-era Section 338 authorities, according to experts.
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'Nothing changes with India, ties fantastic': Trump says trade deal stands, claims tariff 'flip' now favours US
Donald Trump says India trade deal is unchanged after US Supreme Court limits IEEPA tariff use, vows stronger alternatives to protect US interests.
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‘War-tested tariffs’: Trump cites India-Pakistan conflict to defend trade offensive after court ruling
Trump attacks Supreme Court over IEEPA ruling, defends tariffs as wartime tools and signals new trade actions under Sections 122 and 301.
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Trump accuses Supreme Court of being 'swayed by foreign interests' after tariff ruling
US President Donald Trump accused the Supreme Court of being influenced by “foreign interests” after it struck down his authority to impose sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Trump imposes 10% global duty under Section 122 after Supreme Court IEEPA blow
Donald Trump proposes 10% global tariff under Section 122 and signals Section 301 action after Supreme Court curbs IEEPA tariff powers.
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Trump vows alternatives after tariff ruling, announces new 10% global tariff; says nothing changes on India trade deal | Highlights
Trump vowed to impose a 10 percent tariff on all imports into the United States after the Supreme Court handed him a stinging rebuke by striking down his signature economic policy.
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‘I can destroy the trade’: Trump threatens other countries as US Supreme Court blocks tariffs
Donald Trump attacks Supreme Court after it blocks emergency tariffs under IEEPA, calls ruling disappointing and signals tougher trade actions ahead.
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Pakistan’s $1 billion problem: Why cash-strapped Islamabad is turning to New York’s Roosevelt Hotel for relief
Without funding clarity or execution capacity, the Roosevelt Hotel plan risks becoming another symbol of Pakistan’s economic fragility rather than a path out of it.
