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A federal court has dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump's trade agenda, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs on nearly all of the U.S.'s trading partners without congressional approval. The decision is a major setback for Trump's "
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The global markets are keeping a close eye on the US economy ahead of key macroeconomic data releases this week, following a recent court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs. The US Court of International Trade invalidating the so-called Liberation Day tariffs has sparked a
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Washington: After a tumultuous 130-day tenure as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. Musk's exit comes as he spoke out against Trump's signature tax bill, citing concerns over the increased budget deficit and the
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Elon Musk's net worth has undergone significant changes in early 2025, with a notable decline in March and subsequent fluctuations. The Tesla CEO's wealth was estimated at $342.4 billion in March, a $121.6 billion drop from its high of $464 billion in December 2024.
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A White House-backed ceasefire proposal has been sent to Hamas, in an effort to quell the ongoing fighting and free hostages in Gaza. The proposal, which has been backed by Israel, includes the release of 10 living hostages from Gaza and the bodies of 18 more in exchange for a
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The Trump administration has made significant changes to the leadership of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), amidst efforts to increase deportations and meet the president's goal of removing 1 million unauthorized immigrants in his first year. Robert Hammer, the acting head of Homeland Security Investigations, has been reassigned,
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Taiwan has been facing a pressing threat from China's President Xi Jinping, who is rumored to want to invade the island by 2027, the centenary of the Chinese army's creation and the end of Xi's current term. Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister François
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Elon Musk's tenure as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration was marked by a series of challenges, including a clash with President Trump over a "big, beautiful bill" that Musk critiqued for its potential to increase the national deficit.
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President Trump's administration, along with mediators seeking a truce in the Gaza Strip, face conflicting messages from Israel, Hamas, and the Trump administration itself regarding negotiations to end the war. Despite efforts to urgently broker a cease-fire and free the remaining hostages, statements from key parties have created
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The Ukrainian military launched a massive attack on Moscow with dozens of drones, causing chaos and fear among the Russian population. The strikes hit key Putin-era microchip and defense plants, including the Mikron microchip factory and the ELMA Technopark, which supplies hi-tech electronics for weapons. The attack also targeted a
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President Trump's comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine, describing him as "absolutely crazy" with attacks, have created a strategic void where the US has refused to join Europe in new financial sanctions on Russia despite continued violence. Trump has signaled that
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In a recent change of tone, US President Trump has targeted Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who has been in power for over a quarter century. Ambassador William Taylor, former US ambassador to Ukraine, believes that Putin's ongoing bombardment of Ukraine has finally irritated Trump, leading to a shift
