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FBI uncovers 2,400 secret records on John F Kennedy's assassination
This came after President Donald Trump's January 23rd executive order where he ordered the release of all assassination-related documents as part of his promise during the election campaign
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Steel, pharma, chemicals: Top Indian sectors at risk of higher US tariffs
Countries that have free trade agreements with the US, such as Singapore and South Korea, are safer with respect to Trump's reciprocal tariff threat, analysts at Nomura said.
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UK cracks down on Indian restaurants in Trump-style immigration raids
Under the direct supervision of Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, the Home Office recorded a record-breaking January, conducting raids on 828 premises
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Judge set to rule on Justice dept's demand for Musk's access to Treasury
Justice Department attorneys from Washington and New York told Vargas in a filing on Sunday that the ban was unconstitutional and a remarkable intrusion
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US judge keeps block on Trump employees' buyout plan in place for now
The decision by US District Judge George O'Toole in Boston prevents Trump's administration from implementing the buyout plan for now, giving a temporary victory to labour unions
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Trump says he has spoken to China's Xi after taking office, adds no details
Trump said last week he was in no hurry to speak to Xi to try to defuse a new trade war between the world's two largest economies
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Trump's plan to ditch the penny comes with a twist, it may not save much
The penny, a staple of US currency since since 1793, costs more than 3 cents to make, costing the government a net loss of $85 million, per the US Mint's 2024 annual report
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Will announce reciprocal tariffs over two days, says Donald Trump
When asked about potential retaliation from other nations over tariffs, US President Donald Trump responded, 'I don't mind'
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Australian PM Albanese gets Prez Trump to consider exemption on tariffs
Albanese, who must hold an election by May 17, has been under intense pressure from local lawmakers and executives to secure tariff exemptions for Australia's steel and aluminum exports to the US
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Labour unions sue to block DOGE access to private info at US agencies
The suit, led by the American Federation of Teachers, alleges Trump admin violated federal privacy laws when it gave Musk's DOGE access to systems with personal information on millions of Americans
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Trump steps up his 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum, risks inflation
The tariffs carry inflation risks at a moment when voters are already weary of high prices and fearful that price increases will eclipse any income gains
Hamas should free all hostages by Saturday or 'let hell break out': Trump
Trump expressed frustration with the condition of the last group of hostages freed by Hamas and by the announcement by the militant group that it would halt further releases
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Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don't work'
Trump signed an executive order Monday, saying: It's a ridiculous situation. We're going back to plastic straws'
News influencers favoured Trump over Harris during campaign, shows study
Influencers reviewed by the Pew Research Center talked about Trump and Harris on social media about equally, but there were more posts about Trump and they tended to be more favourable
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USAID watchdog warns of lack of oversight of $8.2 bn in unspent aid
The new administration's rapid dismantling of USAID has left oversight of the humanitarian aid largely nonoperational, the inspector general's office for USAID said
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US officials to meet Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia-Ukraine war
Trump, who had previously said he would bring about a rapid end to the war, recently suggested that administration officials have already begun talks with Russian officials
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Donald Trump's metal tariffs put India exports at risk, spark glut fears
Besides 25% duty on all steel, aluminium imports, US plans 'reciprocal tariffs'
Donald Trump says Palestinians won't have right of return in Gaza plan
Trump's Gaza plans are expected to be among the topics when Jordan's King Abdullah II holds a scheduled meeting with him in Washington on Tuesday
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World Bank's triple-A rating threatened if Trump pulls support: Moody's
Last week, Trump signed an Executive Order to review US government support to all international intergovernmental organisations of which it is a member and to withdraw from some UN organisations
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Ensuring there are no speed bumps in ties: USISPF President, CEO Aghi
Both countries are expected to discuss the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants by the US government
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