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Confident Putin will keep his word to end war in Ukraine, says Trump
Trump said going through the Russia hoax ordeal gives him confidence that he can trust Putin in talks about the war in Ukraine
 "Confident Putin will keep his word to end war in Ukraine, says Trump")
Donald Trump says 'yes' to King Charles' invitation for state visit
Trump accepting this invitation from King Charles, makes him the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch
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Mexico sends drug lord Quintero, 28 other prisoners to US with officials
It comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington trying to head off the Trump administration's threat of imposing 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports next week
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Transgender troops being identified, to be removed under Pentagon orders
US officials said early rough numbers suggest about 600 transgender troops can be quickly identified in the Navy and between 300 and 500 in the Army
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'Gold cards' can help firms hire Ivy League, other US univ grads: Trump
The president, who unveiled the proposed programme on Tuesday alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, predicted that it would be well received by businesses
 "'Gold cards' can help firms hire Ivy League, other US univ grads: Trump")
Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada from Mar 4, China faces extra 10%
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening and the auto sector possibly suffering
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Trump's 25% EU tariffs rattles European shares, Wall Street mixed
Trump also floated a 25 per cent "reciprocal" tariff on European cars and other goods
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USAID workers get 15 mins to clear out workspaces as agency gets dismantled
USAID has been one of the biggest targets so far of a broad campaign by President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, a project of Trump adviser Elon Musk
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Vigorously fight 25% US tariff: EU pushes back against Trump's threats
The bloc also added it would vigorously fight a wholesale tariff of 25 per cent on all EU products headed for the US, as Trump has threatened in the latest round of vitriolic comments
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Govt considers tariff cuts on cars, chemicals as Trump duties loom
Officials in New Delhi are discussing reducing duties for automobiles, some agricultural products, chemicals, critical pharmaceuticals, as well as certain medical devices and electronics
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Indian markets can rise 15% in a year; FII selling surprised me: Chris Wood
Speaking at BS Manthan, Wood said he remains structurally bullish on Indian equities from a long-term perspective; but cautious in the short-term given the quantum of FII outflows and valuation woes.
 "Indian markets can rise 15% in a year; FII selling surprised me: Chris Wood")
Trump sows confusion over Canada, Mexico, floats 25% duty on EU goods
Trump has targeted early April for imposing reciprocal tariffs matching import duty rates of other countries and offseting their other restrictions
Russia must make concessions, but Ukraine 'can forget' joining Nato: Trump
Speaking to reporters before his first cabinet meeting, Trump said the US would "try very hard" to negotiate a deal ensuring Ukraine regains as much as possible
 "Russia must make concessions, but Ukraine 'can forget' joining Nato: Trump")
Will Trump's Gold Card replace EB-5 visa? US Immigration overhaul explained
The $5 million payment is a requirement for visa eligibility, not a direct investment with returns.
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Pentagon orders purge of social sites to dump diversity mentions by March 5
New directive comes as the military services also are scrambling to identify probationary workers the administration has targeted for firing under its campaign to slash the government workforce
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Dems target Trump's energy emergency after his pro-oil and gas moves
Trump has opened more land for oil and gas lease sales, shifting away from Biden's efforts to protect environmentally sensitive areas like Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge
Donald Trump's AI-generated video shows Gaza as luxury resort, sparks row
The video features a golden statue of Trump, a hummus-eating, dancing Musk, and American and Israeli leaders relaxing on beach, promoting his proposal to expel 2.1 mn Palestinians and transform Gaza
Providing 'tech support,' fixing US 'govt computer systems', says Elon Musk
Musk added that he had received "a lot of death threats," over the work he has been doing, which has involved hundreds of people losing their jobs
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Over 20k illegal migrants held since Trump's first month in office: US govt
Trump administration launched an immigration crackdown in the moments after his inauguration and publicised daily arrest totals during his first couple of weeks in office
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Judge extends order halting Trump from firing whistleblower agency head
US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Wednesday extended a temporary restraining order to block the firing of Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel
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