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Emirati diplomat with Trump's letter meets with Iran's foreign minister
Iranian state television showed Emirati official Anwar Gargash meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, Iran's capital
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China accuses US of undermining fentanyl cooperation by imposing tariffs
The US, where fentanyl abuse has been a major cause of death, has pushed China for deeper law enforcement cooperation, including tackling illicit finance, arrests of rogue chemists and raids of labs
 "China accuses US of undermining fentanyl cooperation by imposing tariffs")
Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium take effect: Here's how countries reacted
India has downplayed the impact of US President Donald Trump's 25% steel tariffs, noting that its exports to the US are minimal compared to its total production of 145 million tonnes in 2024
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How long is Elon Musk going to work with White House? Donald Trump answers
Elon Musk, a key Trump ally and head of the DOGE, is set to leave when he feels it's time, as Trump confirms no fixed timeline for their collaboration in cost-cutting efforts
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Musk may donate $100 million to President Trump's political operation
Reports suggest that Trump and Musk executives are in talks for his planned donations. Tesla CEO has signalled that he does not wish to donate to his own 'super political action committee'
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Nasa chief scientist Katherine Calvin, 22 others laid off under Trump order
Nasa has laid off chief scientist Katherine Calvin and 22 others under Donald Trump's orders as the agency begins a 'reduction in force', signalling a shift in priorities toward space exploration
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Countermeasures to Trump's tariffs will go into effect on April 1, says EU
As the US are applying tariffs worth 28 billion dollars, we are responding with countermeasures worth 26 billion euros ($28 billion), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said
 "Countermeasures to Trump's tariffs will go into effect on April 1, says EU")
Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland polls as Trump eyes control
Demokraatit's upset victory over parties that have governed the territory for years indicates that many in Greenland care just as much about healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other policies
 "Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland polls as Trump eyes control")
Canada was an ally, trying to become a competitor: White House Secy Leavitt
The US President has called for Canada's annexation to the US as its 51st state, a remark which did not sit well with the former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and the other leaders
 "Canada was an ally, trying to become a competitor: White House Secy Leavitt")
Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all steel, aluminium imports take effect
The decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports comes after Trump backtracked on his 50 per cent tariff threat to Canada, just hours after making it
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Trump buys Tesla, defends Musk: 'I think he has been treated very unfairly'
US President Donald Trump buys a Tesla alongside Elon Musk, calling it a 'great product' and defending the CEO against criticism, as protests against Musk erupt across the US
 "Trump buys Tesla, defends Musk: 'I think he has been treated very unfairly'")
Senior USAID official asks staff to 'shred, burn all documents': Report
The effort also demonstrates the tumultuous way in which the Trump administration is dismantling the USAID, which once managed a $40 billion annual budget and had over 10,000 employees
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Donald Trump defends tariffs before corporate America as stocks sell off
US stocks on Tuesday extended a selloff that has dragged the benchmark S&P 500 down 5.3 per cent so far in 2025, with investors rattled over increased tariffs on imports
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US V-P JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance likely to visit India this month
The visit by the US Vice President will be the second since President Donald Trump took office in January this year
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Violence against Tesla dealership domestic terrorism, says Donald Trump
Activists have lately staged so-called Tesla Takedown protests to voice displeasure over Musk's role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of Trump
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Markets Today: Feb CPI, Jan IIP; Trump tariffs; FIIs; Super Iron, PDP IPOs
In the previous session, the Sensex ended 0.02 per cent, or 12.85 points, lower at 74,102.32, while the Nifty50 gained 0.16 per cent, or 37.60 points, to 22,497.90
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Donald Trump dials back 50% Canada tariff threat, downplays recession
Trump's roller-coaster day saw him threaten to double duties on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% after Ontario announced plans to place a surcharge on electricity sent to the US only to retreat back
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Ukraine-US accord on a ceasefire proposal puts the onus on Vladimir Putin
The accord reached in Saudi Arabia by US and Ukrainian negotiators for a 30-day halt in the conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago
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US resumes military aid as Ukraine says it is open to 30-day ceasefire
The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire, pending Moscow's agreement
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FBI director Kash Patel seeks direct line to Trump, skips chain of command
Kash Patel wants a secure line to Donald Trump from both his FBI office and his house. Patel's request skips over Attorney General Pam Bondi, changing how things are usually done
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