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Tensions between China and the US-backed island nation of Taiwan have been escalating, fueled by Beijing's increasing aggression and Washington's mixed messages on defense. Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly ordered his generals to be ready by 2027 to conquer Taiwan, which he sees as stolen
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Donald Trump's tumultuous week continued as he showed little empathy for ailing former Vice President Joe Biden, left the door open for a pardon of rapper Diddy, and abruptly doubled steel tariffs from 25% to 50%. Meanwhile, Elon Musk made a surprise appearance in the Oval Office, sporting
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The Trump administration has been negotiating with the leadership of Harvard University and other universities in an effort to address concerns about antisemitism on campus, amidst an investigation into the Ivy League institution and other schools. The administration claims that universities are incubators of discrimination and that taxpayer funds should
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Don Lemon, a journalist for CNN, interviewed Elon Musk on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki on May 30, 2025, delving into Musk's mental health and government contracts. The conversation centered on Musk's use of ketamine to manage depression, his admission of which he
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In a rally outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on steel imports from 25% to 50%, framing it as a boon to domestic manufacturing. The move is seen as a continuation of his "America First" agenda, aimed at bolstering the domestic
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The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing it to end a Biden-era humanitarian program that provided temporary residency to over 500,000 immigrants from countries facing war and political turmoil. The order, which was unsigned and provided no reasoning, will allow the administration to revoke the program
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Donald Trump, during a press conference, expressed willingness to consider a presidential pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, amidst the music mogul's ongoing federal charges. Combs faces serious charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution, potentially carrying a sentence of at least 15
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As the Middle East continues to be embroiled in conflict, a meeting between Arab ministers and the Palestinian Authority has been blocked by Israel. The meeting, which was to take place in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, aimed to discuss the establishment of a Palestinian state. However, an Israeli
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The US Court of International Trade's decision to rule that Donald Trump wrongly used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global trade landscape. This move, seen by many as a common-sense assertion of judicial authority, marks a significant setback for
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A US court ruling on Wednesday invalidating President Donald Trump's "liberation day" duties has sparked a mix of reactions from international experts and trade officials. As the US and EU prepare for trade talks next week, experts warn against a US-EU trade war escalation. The ruling
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The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has narrowly passed a bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes a proposal to raise taxes on elite universities. The bill's supporters argue that a provision relating to higher educational institutions is crafted to target "woke"
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Nippon Steel, the Japanese steel giant, has been seeking to acquire U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh-based American steel manufacturer, since December 2023. The proposed deal, valued at $14 billion, has faced significant opposition from the United States government, the United Steelworkers union, and other stakeholders. However, after a year of
