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University of Virginia signs deal with Trump admin, secures federal funding
As part of the accord, the university agreed to provide the government with data on its admissions and hiring processes, as well as campus programming, through 2028
 "University of Virginia signs deal with Trump admin, secures federal funding")
Trump planning to demolish White House East Wing to build new ballroom
Trump unveiled his ballroom plans over the summer, after long complaining about wanting a larger room for entertaining at the White House
 "Trump planning to demolish White House East Wing to build new ballroom")
India not going to buy much oil from Russia, says US President Donald Trump
US President Trump and PM Modi discuss trade, India's Russian oil imports, and regional issues in Diwali call; PM reiterates India-US partnership and anti-terror stance
 "India not going to buy much oil from Russia, says US President Donald Trump")
Putin orders Russian nuclear drills as summit with Trump is postponed
The exercise tested the skills of military command structures, the Kremlin said in a statement
 "Putin orders Russian nuclear drills as summit with Trump is postponed")
'A good compromise': Zelenskyy backs Trump's proposal to freeze war lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports Trump's idea to freeze current war lines, but doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree
 "'A good compromise': Zelenskyy backs Trump's proposal to freeze war lines")
Japan plans to tell Trump it will boost military, upgrade security strategy
Trump is expected to hold talks next Tuesday with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office Tuesday after being elected as Japan's first female leader
 "Japan plans to tell Trump it will boost military, upgrade security strategy")
Trump wants to top Lincoln, George Washington as 'best US president ever'
US President Donald Trump expressed frustration after being 'ranked the third-best president' behind George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
 "Trump wants to top Lincoln, George Washington as 'best US president ever'")
Trump to hold first in-person talks with Japan's new PM during 3-day visit
This will mark Trump's first trip to Japan in nearly six years. Takaichi, who secured the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on October 4, became Japan's first woman PM
 "Trump to hold first in-person talks with Japan's new PM during 3-day visit")
Car crashes into White House gate while Trump was inside, driver arrested
The driver was arrested immediately, and the police and US Secret Service officers checked the car, confirming it was safe
 "Car crashes into White House gate while Trump was inside, driver arrested")
Trump names new Army vice chief with current general just 2 years into role
Gen James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside
While Modi conceals, Trump reveals: Cong after US Prez repeats oil claims
Jairam Ramesh said, PM has finally acknowledged that President Trump called him up and that the two spoke to each other. But all that the PM has said is that the Trump extended Diwali greetings
 "While Modi conceals, Trump reveals: Cong after US Prez repeats oil claims")
China's $1 bn of daily US exports show Xi Jinping's bargaining power
Despite double-digit drops in the value of overall trade during the past half a year, some products have recently seen an increase from 2024
 "China's $1 bn of daily US exports show Xi Jinping's bargaining power")
Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls PM Modi 'great friend'
During the Diwali celebrations at the White House, Trump said he spoke directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated his claim that India would reduce its oil purchases from Russia
 "Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls PM Modi 'great friend'")
Trump seeks $230 mn from Department of Justice over earlier investigations
The matter is unusual in American history, given that a sitting president is demanding money from the same government he leads, for probes that were conducted against him earlier
 "Trump seeks $230 mn from Department of Justice over earlier investigations")
Musk criticises Nasa's Sean Duffy as Isaacman praises agency leader
The comments by Musk, the space industry's most prominent CEO, come a day after Duffy expressed frustration over the development by Musk's company of a lunar lander
 "Musk criticises Nasa's Sean Duffy as Isaacman praises agency leader")
'Thank you for your call, warm Diwali greetings': PM Modi after Trump call
PM Modi responded to President Donald Trump's Diwali wishes, saying India and the US share strong democratic values and should continue working together for peace and against terrorism
 "'Thank you for your call, warm Diwali greetings': PM Modi after Trump call")
Trump claims PM Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Trump also said his ambassador-designate Sergio Gor told him that PM Narendra Modi "loves Trump," adding that he shares a great friendship and strong relationship with PM Modi
 "Trump claims PM Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil")
Trump's pick for federal watchdog withdraws after offensive texts revealed
Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week
 "Trump's pick for federal watchdog withdraws after offensive texts revealed")
Trump says he wants to be nice to China, but slaps 155% tariffs from Nov 1
Trump said while he personally wishes to maintain friendly relations with China, years of one-sided economic dealings have left the US with no choice but to take firm action
 "Trump says he wants to be nice to China, but slaps 155% tariffs from Nov 1")
Trump positive over trade deal with China, to meet Xi Jinping in 2 weeks
The US President also highlighted ongoing tariff discussions between the two economic powerhouses, suggesting that Beijing was concerned about the level of tariffs imposed by the US
 "Trump positive over trade deal with China, to meet Xi Jinping in 2 weeks")