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Trump administration plans $6.4 billion in weapons sales to Israel
The planned package includes a deal worth $3.8 billion for 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and $1.9 billion for 3,250 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army
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US judge dismisses Trump's $15 bn defamation suit against New York Times
US District Judge Steven Merryday in Tampa, Florida said Trump's complaint violated a federal civil procedure rule requiring a short and plain statement of why he should prevail
Trump's war on media expands with suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show
'Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person,' Trump said. 'He had very bad ratings, and they should have fired him a long time ago'
 "Trump's war on media expands with suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show")
Xi presses Trump to end tariffs, says Beijing open to TikTok talks
President Trump, however, suggested in a post that the two leaders had already reached an approval for the sale of TikTok's US operations
 "Xi presses Trump to end tariffs, says Beijing open to TikTok talks")
After Trump pressure, EU aims to bring forward Russian LNG import ban
Beyond LNG, or liquefied natural gas, the proposed sanctions would also target more of Russia's shadow tanker fleet and cryptocurrency
 "After Trump pressure, EU aims to bring forward Russian LNG import ban")
'Let markets decide': US SEC chief open to easing quarterly reporting rules
US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the regulator will consider proposing a rule change in financial reporting, allowing companies to choose whether to report quarterly or semi-annually
 "'Let markets decide': US SEC chief open to easing quarterly reporting rules")
Trump, Xi Jinping discuss TikTok and trade tensions in phone call: Reports
The agreement is at the top of the agenda alongside trade for the leaders' first known call in three months
 "Trump, Xi Jinping discuss TikTok and trade tensions in phone call: Reports")
Afghanistan should decide on US return to Bagram Air Base, says China
China respects Afghanistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said
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Hungary, following Trump, will designate Antifa terrorist group: PM Orban
It was unclear what prompted his decision to make the move as antifascist groups rarely engage in political actions in Hungary, where Orban and his party have held near-total power for over 15 years
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Trump pressures broadcasters over coverage, escalating attack on speech
The president's suggestion that broadcasters should lose their licenses because of criticism of him indicated that his assault on critics' language is driven in part by personal animus
Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel show as pressure built on multiple fronts
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration
 "Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel show as pressure built on multiple fronts")
Democrats introduce free speech bill after ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show
Democrats responded to ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by introducing a free speech bill and accusing the Trump administration of pressuring broadcasters to silence critics
South Korea's LG Energy used visa workarounds for staff before US crackdown
Over 300 Koreans, including 250 LG staff and contractors, were detained at LG's car battery venture with Hyundai Motor, in the US Department of Homeland Security's biggest immigration raid ever
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'Licence should be taken away': Trump warns TV broadcasters critical of him
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after backlash over remarks on Charlie Kirk, with Trump backing the move and saying the host's removal was tied to poor ratings
 "'Licence should be taken away': Trump warns TV broadcasters critical of him")
Trump, Xi set to discuss TikTok deal, future of US-China relations
The call also may offer clues about whether the two leaders might meet in person to hash out a final agreement to end their trade war
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Trump halts $400 mn Taiwan military aid amid push for China trade deal
Beijing sees Taiwan, the self-ruled democracy of 23 million people, as part of its territory and has regularly protested US arms transfers as provocative
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Trump repeats claim of brokering India-Pakistan cessation of hostilities
Last Month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt repeated the same claim made by US President Donald Trump on brokering peace in the India-Pakistan conflict after Operation Sindoor
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Trump disagrees with Starmer over UK's plans to recognise Palestine
Trump underscored the atrocities of Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 and emphasised his priorities of the release of hostages
 "Trump disagrees with Starmer over UK's plans to recognise Palestine")
Trump praises his hosts for royal welcome on UK visit, sidesteps key issues
Among the topics tackled mostly in private talks between Trump and Starmer were the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and US tariff rates on steel imported from Britain
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Trump suggests possible US return to Afghan base, citing China proximity
We're trying to get it back, Trump said of the base in an aside to a question about ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine