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Washington Post to cut one-third of staff as company begins major layoffs

The newspaper's books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Trump says he held excellent call with Xi, discussed Iran, trade and Taiwan

Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in the US-China relationship, including trade and Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing in April

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota

Homan said last week that federal officials could reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts

The current talks also coincide with the expiry of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties

The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russia's war in Ukraine

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China

The US is expected to sign deals on supply chain logistics, though details have not yet been revealed

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens

UN Security Council President James Kariuki said council members condemned in the "strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks across multiple locations" in Balochistan

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history

Trump first unveiled the idea at an October dinner for top donors to his ballroom

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead

According to Libyan officials, an initial investigation found that Seif al-Islam was shot to death, but they did not provide further details about the circumstances of his killing

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post

President Donald Trump appointed Miran in September to a seat on the Fed's seven-member board of governors after Adriana Kugler, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, abruptly resigned

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels

The White House budget director, Russ Vought, said on the social platform X at the time that officials believed the spending was based on unconstitutional diversity, equity and inclusion principles

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Trump signs $1.2 trillion bill, ending partial US government shutdown

Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge

US District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not use chemical or projectile munitions unless the person targeted poses an imminent threat of physical harm

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning to hold talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Disney names Parks chief Josh D'Amaro as successor to CEO Bob Iger

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive.

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show

While China and Vietnam have been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea, the documents portray China more as a regional rival than a threat like the US

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Iran's president seeks 'fair, equitable negotiations' with United States

The comments from President Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkey

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 11:30 AM IST